8 Steps To Become Your Market’s Relationship Builder
(By Loyd Ford) For generations, too many people in the radio business have believed that we sell air. Maybe some sellers do that, but the great sellers solve problems. In their sales jobs, they don’t act as sellers first. They act as detectives.
How to Make A List of Items Work In a Commercial
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) A fellow broadcaster writes with a client challenge that you may have experienced. “They expect me to name each article being sold, the price, the hours, the location, the owner’s name…AGHHHHHHHHH!!!” Of course they do.
RadioDNA Hires Fritz Golman to Bridge Radio and Video Content
RadioDNA has chosen Fritz Golman to lead its emerging multimedia division as Director of Video Systems/Automation. Golman joins RadioDNA after six years with iHeartMedia, where he served as a Broadcast Technologist and Video Systems Specialist.
After 45 Years On D.C. Public Radio, A Familiar Voice Will Depart
Diane Rehm, a fixture in Washington, DC’s public radio landscape, has announced her departure from WAMU after accepting a buyout. Her last day on the air will be May 2, marking the end of a 45-year era at the NPR affiliate.
CPB Takes FEMA to Court Over Emergency Alert Funding Halt
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the agency’s decision to pause payments on a $40 million grant program designed to modernize the nation's emergency alert system.
New South Radio Stations Rally Over $328K for UMMC
The 24th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raised $328,641 for Children's of Mississippi during its two-day broadcast on March 6-7. Thirteen New South Radio stations participated in the fundraiser, representing Jackson, Vicksburg, and Meridian.
Over 1,000 Staffers Suspended From Voice of America, USAGM
The Voice of America and its sister networks face an unprecedented shutdown as federal officials issued mass suspensions for more than 1,000 employees at the US Agency for Global Media. Journalists found themselves locked out of station facilities on March 15
Ed Lover, Elroy Smith Among National Black Radio Hall Inductees
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees, celebrating voices and figures integral in shaping Black radio. The induction ceremony will take place on September 21 in St. Louis.
Michael Johnson Jr. Named Brand Manager For Albany’s Team
Townsquare Media Albany's 104.5 The Team (WTMM) has promoted Michael Johnson Jr. to Brand Manager. Johnson, who has been producing Big Board Sports with Rodger Wyland, will continue in that role while also launching his own show with details coming soon.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Selects 2025 Hall of Famers
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has announced the 2025 inductees into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, recognizing Paul Braun, Denise Callaway, Bill Hubbard, and Mark Zoromski for their contributions to radio and television.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
