Being Thankful
(By Mike McVay) It’s tough to be thankful for much of anything when so many of our friends, associates, and current and former co-workers have lost their jobs just ahead of the holidays. We’ve not seen a job contraction as widespread as this since 2008.
React or Respond? Radio’s Future Depends On The Answer
(By John Shomby)When is it right to respond? When is it right to react? There are times when one works better than the other. One is short-range and the other long-range. We should react in time-sensitive situations and respond when we are looking into the future.
Gratitude Leadership: Lessons From The Kitchen
(By Buzz Knight) Someone has to make the cake. It doesn’t just magically appear as a finished product out of nowhere. The “front of house” gets more attention than the “back of house,” and some leaders often forget about the contributions of their entire team.
77WABC Radio Launches Annual NYC 10,000 Turkey Giveaway
New York City's 77WABC Radio kicked off its annual 10,000-Turkey Giveaway on Monday, distributing 5,000 turkeys to those in need before Thanksgiving. The remaining 5,000 turkeys will be handed out before Christmas.
Kix Brooks To Leave ‘American Country Countdown’ as Fox Joins
After 18 years as the show's host, Kix Brooks is stepping away from Westwood One's American Country Countdown. Starting in January, Cumulus Media Dallas morning personality Ryan Fox will succeed the Country superstar as the syndicated show's lead.
New CRS 2025 Panels To Tackle Playlists, AI, and Streaming
Country Radio Seminar has announced several new panels designed to address the evolving dynamics of country music and radio programming at CRS 2025. With the announcement also comes a one-day flash sale for registration.
NASCAR Radio Pro Brad Gillie Promoted to PRN Lead Anchor
The Performance Racing Network has announced that Brad Gillie will step into the role of lead anchor alongside Mark Garrow beginning with the 2025 NASCAR season. Gillie takes over following the retirement of longtime lead anchor Doug Rice.
Lowe’s Leads Media Monitors’ Spot Ten Ahead of Black Friday
As Thanksgiving and Black Friday approach, home improvement retailers continue to make radio their go-to ad destinations, with Lowe’s and The Home Depot battling it out for the week's top spot on Media Monitor's Spot Ten Radio for November 18-24.
Capitol Media Group Rallies for St. John’s Children’s Hospital
The 18th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, hosted by Saga Communications' Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL, raised $120,700 to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital.
KQMT Supports Denver Veterans with Project Sanctuary Radiothon
Audacy Denver's 99.5 KQMT The Mountain raised more than $51,000 during its 7th annual Helping Heroes Heal Radiothon on November 15. The funds will benefit Project Sanctuary, a non-profit organization providing therapeutic retreats to help military servicemembers.















