Social Justice Desk Brings Bennett Back to Aspen Public Radio
Eleanor Bennett has returned to Aspen Public Radio as the reporter for a new Social Justice Desk, a collaboration with Aspen Journalism. Bennett previously hosted APR's Morning Edition before leaving in May to participate in a summer-long Spanish language program.
FCC Appointments Boost Engineering and Enforcement Teams
The FCC is bolstering its Office of Engineering and Technology and the Enforcement Bureau with a strategic promotion and hire, respectively. Ira Keltz will serve as OET Acting Chief Engineer, while a former Verizon Exec will serve as Bureau CTO.
Podcast Radio’s Genre-Based Blocks Debut on Minnesota AM
Alpha Media’s KAUS-AM is the newest US home of Podcast Radio, expanding the format to southern Minnesota. The station will also carry a Podcast Radio first: dedicated genre hours for curated podcast programming including business, true crime, and comedy.
FOX Sports Radio Signs Two Pros, Joe To Long-Term Deal
FOX Sports Radio has announced the long-term renewal of Two Pros and a Cup of Joe, featuring Brady Quinn, LaVar Arrington, and Jonas Knox. The morning show will continue in its weekday slot on 380 stations nationwide and FOX Sports Radio’s iHeartRadio channel
NAACP Rolls Out $3.75M Radio Campaign for Black Voter Turnout
The NAACP is the latest organization to turn to radio in the march to election day. The group has launched a $3.75 million AM/FM campaign in key battleground states aimed at encouraging Black voters to participate on November 5.
Radio Continues Its Key Role in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
As communities continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, radio continues to be a vital lifeline in the areas affected and beyond. Organizations from FEMA to Beasley are fully using the airwaves to assist in any way possible.
What Challenges Keep Radio’s Best Managers Awake At Night?
So far in this decade, radio has fought a pandemic, massive inflation, and labor shortages. Ahead of October’s Radio Ink issue crowning the industry’s best managers of 2024, here's what these leaders say are radio's biggest challenges.
‘The Oasis’ Is Back On Dayton Radio With Randy Michaels Buy
In August, renowned radio veteran Randy Michaels filed with the FCC that he was set to acquire WOXY from Roland Medrano's Lazo Media for $1.8 million. As of October 2, the former regional Mexican station has new life, returning a beloved station to Dayton, OH.
Women to Watch: Autumn Joi; Lit 106!
(By Charese Frugé) Autumn Joi is the Midday Host of Washington, DC’s newest digital radio station WLIT "Lit 106!" Joi began her career with an internship at WPGC 95.5 in Washington, DC, with the iconic radio/TV legend, Donnie Simpson.
Radio Recruitment Dollars: Lesson Four
(By Chris Stonick) If you're prospecting clients for recruitment ad dollars, you may be asking "when and where?" You could ask a client I had in Hobbs, NM. 33% of their total billing was recruitment. Over $1,000,000 with a sales staff of two! I was amazed.
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