‘Are You Sure This Ad Will Work?’ No!
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) We’ve all experienced it. We create a campaign we’re sure will bring success to our client, but nope. We have to adjust the course and go in a different direction. Or, we get a wild idea, shoot from the hip, hope… and it works.
Harrisonburg’s 96.9 WSIG Brings Bill Fox to Mornings
Saga Communications' 96.9 WSIG in Harrisonburg, VA, has announced veteran Country radio broadcaster Bill Fox as its new morning host. Fox takes over from previous host Quinn Alexander, who was let go earlier in October after eighteen months.
Missouri AM Tower Collapses, Becomes Third In October Streak
A tower broadcasting a Missouri AM station is the third to be destroyed in October, after the 75-year-old structure collapsed on October 24. A snapped guy wire caused the tower for Joplin's KRMO-AM 990 to fall to the northwest, narrowly missing the transmitter housing.
Spotify Adds Podcast Comment Auto-Moderation with New Filters
Spotify has added new automatic moderation tools to its podcast commenting features, first added to the platform in July. Creators can now choose from three moderation settings for English-language comments to ease the workload of monitoring episodes.
Former Audacy RVP Kauffman Launches Leadership Consultancy
Former Audacy Northern California Regional Vice President Stacey Kauffman has announced a new full-time venture focused on strategic consulting and leadership advisory. Her departure was revealed earlier this week after the promotion of Aaron Miller.
For St. Louis’ 101 ESPN, There’s Got To Be A ‘Morning After’
Hubbard Broadcasting St. Louis let go of the cast of The Opening Drive for 101 ESPN (WXOS) on Friday, including longtime host Randy Karraker. The slot will now be filled by The Morning After, which previously ran on sister signal KPNT-HD2.
Cleveland Browns Mourn the Loss of Radio Voice Jim Donovan
Jim Donovan, "The Voice of the Cleveland Browns," has died at age 68 following a battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Donovan’s career spanned 25 seasons with the Browns, where his signature calls became woven into the fabric of Cleveland sports history.
Inspiring Through Thick and Thin
(By Deborah Parenti) Leadership is a fascinating dance of influence, and it becomes especially captivating when you consider how leaders inspire their teams during both good times and challenging periods.
Advertising Industry Investments In AI Soar in 2024
From local to global, the advertising industry is racing to better understand and leverage AI's capabilities headed into 2025. If 2023 was the year AI became a household name, then it appears 2024 is the year media bought in - in a major way.
SC Station Manager and Morning Host Rob Dempsey Passes
HIS Radio 89.3 (WLFJ) in Greenville, SC is mourning the loss of Rob Dempsey, who passed away Wednesday evening following a short battle with bladder cancer. Dempsey had been with the Radio Training Network for 35 years, with 24 years in Greenville.
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