Alan Hirschbein Joins iHeart San Francisco as VP of Sales
iHeartMedia San Francisco is bringing a former SiriusXM Senior Director on board to lead the cluster's sales growth. Alan Hirschbein has been named Vice President of Sales for the Bay Area, bringing over 20 years of expertise in broadcast and digital media.
The State of Radio Ads In 2025: Pierre Bouvard on What’s Next
Radio Ink sat down with Cumulus Media/Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard to discuss the latest findings from the Audio Active Group’s Creative Best Practices Handbook and the evolution of radio advertising in 2025.
Don’t Forget The Fun
(By Mike McVay) We’re in what is supposed to be a fun business. It’s why so many of us were enamored with radio to begin with and what encouraged us to make broadcasting a career. It’s why so many have overstayed their welcome and also why some have left radio.
When Your Radio Station ‘Wheel’ Starts Spinning
(By John Shomby) This past year, Wheel of Fortune lost its 42-year host, Pat Sajak, to retirement and replaced him with Ryan Seacrest. The process from Sajak’s announcement to Seacrest’s debut was an A-plus lesson in media personality transitions.
Building a People-First Culture: Lessons from Delta Airlines
(By Buzz Knight) I can’t seem to get the critical importance of Delta Airlines’ amazing presentation at CES 2025 at The Sphere in Las Vegas out of my head. In today's world, it often seems people have become commodities no matter the business.
News Radio Saw 345% Listening Surge During LA Wildfires
As Southern California transitions into recovery as firefighters battle the Los Angeles County wildfires into containment, radio continues to be praised for distributing vital information to those in harm's way.
With Trump Designation, Brendan Carr Is Now FCC Chairman
As promised, President Donald Trump signed an order officially designating Brendan Carr as the new FCC Chairman. With the change, former Chair Jessica Rosenworcel formally resigned from the Commission, as is tradition.
Dan Mason To Receive BFOA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. Mason will receive the award during the Golden Mic Award Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on March 10.
Podfest Expo Hosts 2025 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction
The Podcast Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, honoring eleven individuals who have made significant contributions to the podcasting industry. This year's ceremony took place at the Podfest Expo Conference in Orlando, FL.
Andy Denemark Joins PURE Jingles as US Branding Consultant
European audio branding company PURE Jingles has announced the appointment of Andy Denemark as US Branding Consultant. Denemark brings extensive experience in affiliate relations and marketing from his previous tenure at United Stations Radio Networks.
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