Welling To Make Cumulus Return As Michigan Market Manager
Cumulus Media has named Cody Welling as Regional Vice President and Market Manager for its Flint and Saginaw, MI, markets. Welling returns to Cumulus after previously serving as Market Manager for the company's Shreveport and Bossier City, LA, stations.
Shay All Day: Sharon Frank to Promoted to PD at Bay Area KMEL
iHeartMedia San Francisco has announced Sharon “Shay” Frank as the new Program Director of 106.1 KMEL. Frank, a Bay Area native, will continue hosting middays in addition to her new programming responsibilities.
News Podcasts Thrive as Radio Claims Top Spots in Triton Report
As monthly podcast consumption swelled nearly 10% last year, radio companies are responsible for the three most popular networks of 2024. Yet as news and talk radio stations fight to keep ratings and advertisers, podcasting is enjoying a news boom.
Leaders in Focus: Cathy Csukas; CEO, AdLarge
As Radio Ink prepares to name the 2025 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, we wanted to revisit our conversations with some of last year's honorees. Today we talk to Cathy Csukas, CEO of AdLarge & the fwd. network about the year behind and leadership in the months to come.
How Radio Ads Can Escape The ‘Age of Average’
Last week, Cumulus Media/Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard talked with Radio Ink about the dangers of dull radio advertising. Now he's sharing more specific tips to help brands beat boring ads and set themselves up for success.
NAB Radio Board Welcomes Three New Members
Two Hispanic media leaders and a Cumulus Media C-Suite executive have each been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors to fill vacancies. The appointments were made by NAB Radio Board Chair Collin Jones in accordance with NAB bylaws.
Know Your Audience
(By Mike McVay) One of the first questions I ask when interviewing a new potential client radio station is “Who are you targeting?” People throw gender and age at me, but they often know little about who makes up the group they desire to attract.
The Art of the Interview
(By John Shomby) I listen to at least one radio station daily. Periodically, I catch on-air interviews with artists and other notables noticing repeatedly how few personalities really know how to interview.
Music Saved Us: Putting The Songs Back In The Front Seat
(By Buzz Knight) Sometimes we take the best things in life for granted. We frequently go through a day without realizing what is important. While this is often extended to people, health, sustenance, and housing, I have focused great attention on another central to radio.
Nik Carter Talks KLOS and His Big Move to Los Angeles
Longtime Rock radio talent Nik Carter is writing a new chapter as the new afternoon drive host on Los Angeles' 95.5 KLOS, starting Monday, February 3. Radio Ink talked one-on-one with Nik in an exclusive interview about his career and settling into the historic call letters.
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