Last Chance! Nominate a 30 and Under Superstars for 2024
Due to several emails over the weekend asking for the window to be reopened, we're extending the call for nominations for our 30 and Under Superstars list for five more days. Miss this and it's gone for another year! The window closes at 8p ET on Friday the 25th.
Whose Buying Power Is It Anyway?
(By Steve Allan) As long as I can remember, the holy grail of radio demographics has been 25-54. Cynics among us have said this is a family reunion, not a homogenous group. In modern terms: a 25-year-old is a digital native; a 54-year-old is a digital immigrant.
Turning Mistakes Into Profits
(By Pat Bryson) “It is five times more expensive to generate new customers than to keep existing ones.” We also know that we humans make mistakes that can sometimes upset our clients to the point of losing them. How do we prevent this?
Maybe It’s Time To Make Those Adjustments
(By Loyd Ford) You are likely familiar with how great coaches can make adjustments during halftime and come out making their teams look completely different from what was seen in the first half. Ah! Perhaps there is a lesson in this for those who sell radio.
Premiere Networks Hosts Lead Hurricane Helene Relief Campaign
Country radio personality Granger Smith was broadcasting from Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina this past week to provide updates on the relief efforts for damage caused by Hurricane Helene, encouraging donations and volunteer support.
Sudden Andre Gardner Exit From WMGK Shocks Philly Radio Fans
Philadelphia radio host Andre Gardner stunned fans on Friday by announcing that he had been laid off from 102.9 WMGK, ending his 22-year tenure at the classic rock station. Gardner shared the news on social media, citing budget cuts by Beasley Media Group.
Z-Spanish Network Co-Founder Homero Campos Dead at 70
Homero Campos, a beloved figure in the Hispanic radio community, has passed away at the age of 70. Over his 45-year career, Campos's partnership with Amador Bustos and the success of Z-Spanish Network cemented his place as an industry trailblazer.
Colorado’s KRFC Welcomes Justin Clapp As Executive Director
Fort Collins public station KRFC 88.9 has announced Justin Clapp as its new Executive Director starting October 28. Clapp previously served as Operations and Programming President at Townsquare Media and a Sales and Marketing Executive at iHeartMedia.
FCC Chair Rosenworcel Answers Congressional Inquiry on Soros
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has responded to the US House Committee on Oversight and Accountability investigation regarding the Commission's alleged "fast-track" approval of Audacy's ownership deal involving ties to billionaire George Soros.
CPB Grants NPR $1.9 Million for Enhanced Editorial Operations
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $1.9 million grant to NPR to enhance its editorial operations and support the production of 24/7 news content across multiple platforms with eleven new positions.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
