Walker in the Groove As Jazz88 Names New Station Manager
Jazz88 (KBEM) has formally named Johnny Lee Walker as its new Station Manager. Walker, who joined Minneapolis Public Schools as a Development Specialist for KBEM in 2020, has led the Jazz-formatted station on an interim basis since May 2024.
T-Mobile Dials Up More Ads Among Radio’s Top Performers
Radio's top advertisers of the week played like a greatest hits as Progressive retained its hold on the top spot in this week’s Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of July 14–20. T-Mobile made the biggest move among the top five, jumping three spots.
Linebacker to Broadcaster: Morrison Joins Raiders Radio for 2025
Former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison is taking a new role with the team, joining play-by-play voice Jason Horowitz in the radio booth for the 2025 regular season. The Oakland native will make his debut on September 7 when the Raiders face the Patriots.
Public Radio Reacts to ‘Existential Threat’ of $1.1B Clawback
Public radio outlets across the country spent the weekend in emergency mode following Congress's passage of a $1.1 billion clawback of federal funding, and as leaders react, listeners are stepping up to help close sudden funding gaps at their community stations.
Radio Ink Welcomes Dana Schaeffer to Editorial Team
Radio Ink has named journalist and media strategist Dana Schaeffer as its new Contributing Editor. Schaeffer brings over 15 years of experience in radio, digital audio, and multimedia production to the publication’s editorial staff.
Edison: 55+ Podcast Audience Nearly Doubles In Two Years
The most loyal consumers of traditional radio, Americans 55 and older are now steadily embracing digital audio. New insights from Edison Research show a decided increase in podcast engagement among this age group, signaling a shift in long-term listening habits.
Local Radio’s Dark Future Has Hit A Snag
(Loyd Ford) We hear the negative talk. You really can’t escape it. Humans are going to create worry. Still, if you know me, you know I believe in local radio’s advantages when they see themselves as the most powerful local sales unit on the ground in a market.
Two Paths To A Successful Commercial
(Jeffrey Hedquist) How do you create an effective commercial? Do you just start writing and see where it goes, or do you have in mind where you want the spot to end and then choose a place to begin so that you can take the audience there?
Ozarks Community Push CMN Radiothon Total Up $13K Over 2024
Ozarks Dynacom and its five Branson, MO, stations raised $87,851.32 across two days of live broadcasts for the group's 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon. This year's total outperformed 2024 by more than $13,000.
Nebraska Rural Radio Grows Ag Coverage with New Farm Director
Agricultural journalist Steve White has joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association as KRVN Farm Director. White, a South Dakota native, has spent over 25 years reporting on rural issues for television stations throughout Nebraska.
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