B104 Leads Cumulus Bloomington to $90K for St. Jude
Cumulus Media Bloomington's St. Jude Radiothon concluded on Valentine's Day, raising $90,851 to support treatment, research, and services such as travel, housing, and food for families receiving care in Memphis at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Emerson Alum Alex Parker Returns to WERS For Afternoons
Emerson College's WERS 88.9 in Boston has announced Alex Parker as its new Afternoon Host and Programming Assistant. An Emerson College alum from the Class of 2013, Parker previously spent time on air as a student host.
Saga’s Jonesboro Have-a-Heart Wishathon Breaks Group Record
Saga Communications' Jonesboro Media Group set a new fundraising record during the 27th annual Have-a-Heart Wishathon, bringing in $547,341 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on February 14. The total surpassed last year’s efforts by more than $80,000.
Katz: Radio Reaches More Black Consumers Than Television
Katz Radio Group is expanding on its recent findings about Black Americans' relationship with traditional radio. Since AM/FM remains the most trusted and influential medium for Black adults, radio provides a crucial in-road to $2.1 trillion in buying power by 2026.
The Repetition Rule
(By Loyd Ford) Everyone you meet wants to win. In fact, they are doing what they think winning looks like. This is why you sometimes meet a client who resists because they think they are an expert at advertising. That’s where you come in.
Who Are The Voices You Trust?
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) No one wants to be pitched a product or service by a spokesperson, but tell us a story and we might listen. We respond to stories, especially if you’re a voice we trust – a voice of authority.
NRG Media’s Froggy 98 Collects $96,883 for St. Jude
NRG Media Lincoln’s Froggy 98 (KFGE) raised $96,883 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its 23rd annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon. This year’s fundraiser brings the station’s lifetime donations to over $1.81 million for St. Jude.
Jimmy Steal To Co-Program Portland’s 98.7 The Bull
Alpha Media Portland's 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) has added veteran programmer and Collective Heads Consultant Jimmy Steal as Co-Content Director, working alongside current Content Director Tim Richards and Assistant Program Director Dylan Salisbury.
Dick Carr, Former ABC and Mutual Radio VP, Dead at 90
Veteran radio executive and broadcaster Dick Carr passed away on February 12 at the age of 90. Carr served as Vice President for ABC and Mutual Radio Networks and was an executive producer for national programs featuring Larry King, Dick Clark, and others.
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Taps 2025 Hall of Fame Class
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, including four from radio. Dennis and Kathi Brown, Dale Johnson, Mike McKnight, and Dave Wingert will be honored at the NBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 12.
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