Pay Now or Pay Later: Preventive Maintenance in Media Sales
(By Rick Fink) One of the most iconic advertising slogans ever created was for Fram Oil Filters: “You can pay me now, or pay me later.” The simple but powerful message was that proper maintenance of your vehicle will save you lots of money down the road.
CMG Atlanta Stations Provide 12,000+ Meals for Georgians
Cox Media Group Atlanta’s radio stations partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help fight food insecurity ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Together, the stations collected 8,782 pounds of food, equating to 12,272 meals.
Steve Harvey’s Annual Turkey Give Helps Families Across The US
For the 15th year, The Steve Harvey Morning Show and Premiere Networks have provided thousands of turkeys to help families in need celebrate Thanksgiving. 2024’s Annual Turkey Give distributed more than 7,000 turkeys to affiliate stations across the US.
After Five Years, MediaCo Fully Repays Emmis Debt
In 2019, Emmis Communications sold its full ownership of New York City’s 107.5 WBLS and Hot 97 (WQHT) to MediaCo Holding for $91.5 million in cash, a $5 million note, and a 23.72% equity stake. Now that debt has been repaid and MediaCo stands on its own.
Bev Rainey to Host New Syndicated ‘Country Nights Live’
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced the upcoming debut of a new nightly syndicated Country music show, Country Nights Live with Bev Rainey, set to launch on New Year's Eve. The five-hour program will broadcast live from Nashville.
KISS 104.1 Gives Free Turkeys to Atlanta Families Facing Hardship
Cox Media Group Atlanta's KISS 104.1 (WALR) held its 6th annual Turkey Giveaway, providing free turkeys to families in need. Recipients were identified through Giving Grace, which supports individuals facing emergencies such as homelessness or family crises.
TJ, Junk, and Bronson Sit In With ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Benztown has unveiled two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring Dave “Chachi” Denes in conversations with music executive David Junk, author Fred Bronson, and nationally syndicated radio personality TJ Taormina, host of The TJ Show.
Bustos Media Caps a Decade of Giving with $141K for St. Jude
Bustos Media’s 10th annual Thanksgiving Radiothon raised $141,208 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The annual event united Bustos' 25 radio stations across the Western United States in support of childhood cancer treatment and research.
Carr’s FCC To ‘Take A Very Hard Look’ At Audacy’s Soros Plan
What was thought to be a done deal as far as Audacy's post-bankruptcy restructuring might be far from over as soon-to-be FCC Chairman Brendan Carr might potentially seek to overturn a previous Commission vote due to ownership ties around George Soros.
Giving Tuesday 2024: Library of American Broadcasting Foundation
As Giving Tuesday 2024 approaches on December 3, Radio Ink is spotlighting non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the radio community. Today, we shine a light on the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation.
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