Leaders in Focus: Bud Walters; Cromwell Media
As the countdown continues to Radio Ink's 2025 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, we’re catching up with some of last year’s honorees. Today, we speak with Cromwell Media President Bayard "Bud" Walters to gain his insights on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
OUT NOW: Meet Country Radio’s Best PDs
From our feature interview with Kelly Trask to wisdom from a cavalcade of columnists, the February issue of Radio Ink Magazine is packed with content that will encourage you and your team to prospect, connect, and sell!
The Biggest Mistakes in Radio Sales Hiring (And How to Fix Them)
(By Loyd Ford) Hiring excellent salespeople is the lifeblood of your future revenue, but let’s face it - there is a lot of fear around recruiting today. We've all heard plenty of excuses for why radio can’t effectively recruit and keep excellent sellers. But is that really true?
Radio Marketing Leverage
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Asking someone to make a major commitment up front will not often yield the results your client expects. But if you can get potential customers to take a small step, they’ll likely be more comfortable taking a larger step later.
Swims, Carpenter, Shaboozey Take Top Honors Of Q4 In-Car Play
Newer artists are breaking through, genre lines are blurred, and solo performers are taking center stage in the latest report from Xperi, measuring songs listened to over radio and streamed through digital providers over car stereos in Q4 2024.
MIW Selects Four for 2025 Erica Farber Mentorship Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has unveiled the MIW Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Class of 2025. The program selects four female radio professionals to further their leadership skills in sales, marketing, programming, and digital media.
Atlanta’s Classix 102.9 Embraces Southern Soul in Format Shift
Urban One Atlanta is evolving its classic R&B station, Classix 102.9 (WUMJ-HD2), with a new format that merges Classic R&B with Southern Soul. The revamped station will spotlight a mix of past and contemporary Southern Soul artists.
Curtis Media Names Jonathan Brewster as Raleigh/Durham EVP
Curtis Media Group President and COO Trip Savery is welcoming industry veteran Jonathan Brewster, who has joined the North Carolina broadcaster to lead its four FMs in Raleigh/Durham as Executive Vice President.
Stacy Owen Passes WFPK PD Torch to Kyle Meredith
After two decades as Program Director for Louisville Public Media's 91.9 WFPK Stacy Owen is transitioning to a newly created Promotions Director position as longtime Music Director Kyle Meredith takes over the PD seat.
NASCAR’s Kyle Petty Debuts Country Music Countdown Show
Former NASCAR racer Kyle Petty has launched a new syndicated radio show blending Country music nostalgia with pop culture history. The show features the commentator alongside Charlie and Debbie, afternoon hosts on Country 103.7 in Charlotte, NC.
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