The New Nielsen
(By Mike McVay) Nielsen recently unveiled their plan to institute a shorter 3-minute requirement for PPM stations to get credit in a quarter-hour. So how will this shift impact the measurement of audiences and ad effectiveness?
Unfiltered: Women In Radio Address The Industry Anonymously
(By John Shomby) I reached out to 22 women in programming and on-air positions to see how they feel about opportunities and the workplace in today’s radio world. With intense guarantees of anonymity, here’s what they said:
Community Building, Phil Lesh Style
(By Buzz Knight) We lost Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh over the weekend at age 84. Whether you are a Dead Head or not, he and his bandmates taught us plenty of lessons in community building that the radio business can certainly learn from.
Broadcasters Foundation Hosts Inaugural LA Media Mixer
The Broadcasters Foundation of America held its inaugural Los Angeles Media Mixer last Wednesday, October 23, at the NBCUniversal lot, drawing over 100 broadcasters ranging from CEOs to industry newcomers.
Foxy 106.9 Welcomes Kevy Kev Back to St. Louis Radio
Kevin “Kevy Kev” Pulley, a familiar name in St. Louis radio from the late '80s through the early 2000s, has returned to the city's airwaves on Foxy 106.9. Launching his career in 1989, Kevy Kev became known for his charismatic presence on Majic 108.
DIY Expert Lou Manfredini To Continue WGN Radio Run
WGN Radio has extended its contract with Lou Manfredini, the Chicago station’s longtime home improvement expert and host of HouseSmarts Radio. The Saturday call-in show provides practical advice on home improvement and DIY projects.
710 WOR Brings NYC Marathon to Radio for the First Time
iHeartMedia New York has announced that Emmy-winning sports anchor Len Berman will lead 710 WOR’s live radio coverage of the 53rd TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3. This marks the first time the iconic event will be broadcast on radio.
VSiN Watch App Brings Network’s Audio Straight To Smartphones
VSiN has unveiled a new mobile app that brings the network’s sports betting content directly to fans. Available for Apple and Android devices, VSiN Watch allows users to stream live audio and video of VSiN’s full programming lineup.
Countdown to Holiday Ads: Radio’s Top Brands Stay In Place
As the radio market holds its breath before the holiday ad blitz, familiar brands topped the Media Monitors charts for October 21-27. Progressive maintained its lead, followed closely by Vicks, while Bank of America and Wendy’s made notable climbs into the top five.
Jennifer Wynns to Lead Nueva Network Digital Sales Expansion
Nueva Network has appointed Jennifer Wynns as Vice President of Digital and Multimedia Sales, US, a new role for the company. Wynns joins from Mirror Digital, where she was Director of Brand Partnerships, building the company’s agency relationships.
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