WNCT Radiothon Raises $113K for Maynard Children’s Hospital
107.9 WNCT's 28th annual Music for Miracles Radiothon wrapped up with a final total of $113,734 raised for the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at ECU Health. The total was supplemented with help from WNCT's Inner Banks Media sister stations.
Disney Streaming Bundle Finds New Ears with Radio Ad Campaign
The Disney bundle made a noteworthy move into the top five of this week’s Spot Ten Radio rankings from Media Monitors, signaling a strategic push by Disney to leverage radio's broad reach to expand its Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ subscriber base.
Audacy Promotes Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts
Audacy has promoted Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts, expanding her role to lead content, partnerships, and marketing across the company’s portfolio. She fills the position vacated by Jenna Weiss-Berman, who joined Paper Kite Productions in February.
Alisha ‘Lisha B’ Brown Joins Detroit’s ‘Bounce Morning Roll Out’
Beasley Media Group Detroit has announced a new addition to 105.1 The Bounce's weekday morning lineup. Beginning Monday, April 7, Alisha “Lisha B” Brown will join Program Director Clay Church as co-host of the Bounce Morning Roll Out.
Mike Prendergast Joins Pillar Media to Support Denver’s ‘Star’
Christian broadcaster Pillar Media has tapped Mike Prendergast to assist with programming and promotions for STAR 101.5 (KPLZ) in Denver. Prendergast, the former Program Director at Salem Media Group's KLTY in Dallas, began consulting Pillar earlier this year.
New Format, Same Name: Classic Rock Hits Z-96.3 The Lake
A North Central Kansas radio station is changing its tune but keeping its name. Dierking Communications has flipped the format at Z-96.3 The Lake (KZDY) in Cawker City from Adult Contemporary to Classic Rock after nearly 20 years.
Urban One Abandons Casino Dreams, Has Hopes For iGaming
Urban One has been silent on its casino aspirations since November 2023, when its referendum for a Richmond, VA, development was voted down again. Now, CEO Alfred Liggins confirms the broadcaster has backed away from brick-and-mortar casino development.
Renew Group Reduces Cumulus Stake As Takeover Tensions Fade
Weeks after Cumulus Media allowed its poison pill provision to expire, Singapore-based Renew Group Private Ltd. has begun selling off significant shares of the broadcaster, according to a new SEC filing.
From Fear to Fuel: More Strategies to Motivate Your Sales Team
(By Loyd Ford) As an advertising sales manager, you play a critical role in helping your individual sellers overcome fear and take action to create sales momentum. The great sales managers do this by providing steady support, motivation, and guidance.
The Right Way to Do Audio Headlines in Commercials
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) No one is “looking for a store that will save them money.” They’re looking for a solution to their problem. That’s what your audio headline, the first 5 seconds of the spot, should be about – the listener. Here's how to do it:
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