Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Stay Frosty
(By Paige Nienaber) We’re back, so to speak, and coming out of a weather event that caused a lot of havoc in the mid-south. Winter storms are kind of like Halloween, awards shows and the Super Bowl: they can be major social media moments.
The Opposite of Fear
(By Jeff McHugh) Years ago, I coached a talented morning radio host who loved performing in the studio but had near panic attacks when doing anything outside of it. By chance, I had just finished Steven Pressfield's life-changing book The War of Art.
CRS 2025 Offers ‘Throwback Thursday’ Rate For One Day Only
Country Radio Seminar has announced a one-day "Throwback Thursday" promotion for January 9, lowering registration price to the Early Bird rate offered for a single day in August. CRS 2025 online registration will close on Friday, January 17.
NAB: Local Broadcasters Vital as Meta Ends Fact-Checking
As social media giant Meta announces the end of its longstanding fact-checking program, the National Association of Broadcasters is underscoring the vital role of local broadcasters in delivering trusted, fact-based journalism to the American public.
FCC: 61 AM Stations Lost In 2024 As Religious FM Keeps Surging
As maybe best exemplified by the $80 million deal that ended 2024, noncommercial FM stations continue to lead terrestrial radio growth according to the FCC’s official broadcast station totals for Q4 2024. The shifts become even more pronounced year over year.
Dan Finn to Retire After Distinguished Broadcasting Career
Beasley Media Group has announced the impending retirement of New Jersey Regional Market Manager Dan Finn. The news marks the conclusion of a decades-long career, including notable time at New Jersey Broadcasting, Inc. and Greater Media.
Montana Public Radio Welcomes Anne Hosler as Director
The University of Montana has announced Anne Hosler as the new Director of the Broadcast Media Center following a nationwide search. Hosler, who has been with the center since 2012, previously served as Membership Manager and Director of Development.
iHeart St. Louis and Indianapolis President John Beck Retires
iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis Market and Area President John Beck is stepping down after nearly four years. Beck plans to focus on his media consulting business, John Beck Media Strategies, and remain active in legislative and community involvement.
Q104 Request-a-thon Supports Ohio Families with 38,556 Meals
Audacy Cleveland’s Q104 (WQAL) hosted its second annual Request-a-Thon for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Listeners could request songs of their choice with a $40 donation during a 12-hour broadcast with morning show co-hosts Bill Ryan and Alyssa Rose.
Mid-West Family Knights Bishop As Business Development VP
Mid-West Family Madison has elevated Lyndsey Bishop to Vice President of Business Development. Bishop, who initially worked with Mid-West Family from 2014 to 2017, returned in 2023 as Director of Digital Operations.
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