CRS 2025 Launches Inaugural Country Songwriter Competition
Country Radio Seminar has announced a virtual singer/songwriter competition to discover the next wave of country music talent. The winner will get to perform alongside Tyler Hubbard, Rhett Akins, and Old Dominion at Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley during CRS 2025.
100.5 The Vibe Warms Hampton Roads Families with 200+ Coats
Max Media's 100.5 The Vibe (WVBW) concluded its first-ever Vibe Coat Closet Winter Coat Drive, collecting over 200 coats for ECHO Family Care Center to help foster children and families in Norfolk and Hampton Roads.
Mondragon to Oversee Discipleship Efforts at Pillar Media Stations
Pillar Media has announced Chad Mondragon as its new Director of Discipleship, overseeing its portfolio of stations in New York City, Cincinnati, and Denver. Mondragon will lead efforts to create digital content that fosters spiritual growth.
Michael J To Replace DeYoung for Mornings on Baltimore’s WPOC
iHeartMedia Baltimore has announced that afternoon host Michael J will take over as morning host for 93.1 WPOC on January 6. He will co-host The Michael J Morning Show alongside Bethany Linderman, currently a morning co-host with Laurie DeYoung.
What’s Next for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act?
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's failure to advance this year may prove to be a temporary delay as supporters prepare to renew their efforts with new Congressional leadership in 2025 as core changes may reinvigorate the Act’s legislative journey.
Pittman and Bressler Outline iHeartMedia’s Vision for 2025
Following a quarter of headline-making layoffs and an attention-grabbing Q3 earnings call, iHeartMedia is orienting itself for 2025. In a holiday message to staff, CEO Bob Pittman and President/COO/CFO Rich Bressler say the company is poised for a pivotal year.
Radio Holds Strong as a Music Discovery Tool in the Digital Era
In an era seemingly dominated by algorithms and digital platforms, radio continues to outperform expectations as a music discovery tool. According to the latest Luminate Insights Music 360 survey, traditional radio still holds strong alongside streaming services.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Q1 Mega Dump
(Paige Nienaber) So, Christmas and New Year's are done. Over as far as we’re concerned for this exercise. Next is Q1, which is brimming (he said “brimming”) with stuff to sell. Surprisingly, I’ve never done a compilation of stuff for that time period. Until now.
Welcome To The Wisdom Economy
(By Randy Lane) The term “knowledge economy” was popularized by famed business management consultant Peter Drucker in the 1960s. Now, with the widespread growth of AI, it’s all too possible that human wisdom will become a valued yet scarce resource.
The Secret To Raising Rates Without Losing Customers
(By Rick Fink) Most business owners would rather have their teeth pulled with pliers than have customers complain about increased prices. Media reps are no different. Having to inform or present to their clients a rate increase is never fun.
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