Melanie Dyer to Drive Kentucky Public Radio’s Sales Strategy
Melanie Dyer has joined Kentucky Public Radio as Director of Sales, replacing the recently retired Bryan McFarland. She brings more than two decades of marketing experience from companies such as KFC Corporation, Arby’s Restaurant Group, and Papa John’s.
SiriusXM: SoundExchange Owes Damages in $150M Royalty Fight
SiriusXM has formally responded to a $150 million lawsuit filed by SoundExchange in 2023 over royalty payments that allegedly went unpaid. Not only is the satellite broadcaster vigorously denying any wrongdoing, but now they say SoundExchanges owes them money.
Pierre Bouvard To Receive Radio Wayne Leadership Award
Cumulus Media Chief Insight Officer Pierre Bouvard is set to be honored by Radio Ink with the Radio Wayne Distinguished Leadership Award for his outstanding and ongoing service to the radio industry at the Radio Masters Sales Summit 2024 in Cincinnati.
Broadcasting Is Alive and Well In Texas
(By Pat Bryson) I just returned from speaking at the Texas Association of Broadcasters convention. There were 1100+ broadcasters in attendance and the atmosphere was electric, to say the least.
The Overachieving Sellers’ Playbook
Everybody wants to be successful. In sales, that means everyone wants to increase revenue. Your bosses want it. Your company wants it. You want it. But there is only so much you can do to grow revenue, right? I don’t subscribe to that theory.
A Characteristic Study: Take 2
(By Steve Allan) In July, we talked about the quarterly PPM Panel Characteristics Report that Nielsen releases for all PPM markets. There isn’t any actual gold in them-thar spreadsheets but with the amount of information you can mine there may as well be!
CRS 2025 To Again Sell Early Bird Tickets For One Day Only
Country Radio Seminar 2025 has set its special one-day-only Early Bird Registration day for this week, with tickets to remain on sale after that date at a higher rate. CRS is returning to the Omni Hotel in Nashville between February 19 and 21.
Randy Gravley to Succeed Bob Houghton as GAB President
Georgia Association of Broadcasters President Bob Houghton has announced his retirement, with Randy Gravley to step into his post. The former President and CEO of Tri-State Communications, Gravley has previously served as President of the NAB Radio Board.
The Bob & Tom Show Extends Partnership with Westwood One
The Bob & Tom Show has renewed its more than twenty-five-year partnership with Westwood One in a multi-year deal, which will also keep the syndicated morning show on seventeen Cumulus Media stations nationwide.
Steve Waters Finds New Virginia Radio Home On The Eagle
Max Media of Hampton Roads is bringing Steve Waters to mornings on 97.3 The Eagle (WGH). Starting September 23, Waters will co-host Eagle Mornings with Steve & Karen, alongside current morning host Karen West.
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