Go Ahead: Write A Really Bad Commercial
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) We often get writer’s block because the voice of our inner critic is so loud in our heads that it blocks the flow of ideas. If you can't ignore that critic, just tell it (and yourself), “Shut up! I’m going to write a really bad commercial."
May The Best Bus Win
(By Loyd Ford) Welcome to the real 21st Century, where we live in a consumer society. Almost any business is in a hyper-competitive environment today, both for customers and for the best place to spend their advertising dollars. I bet you've heard, "Radio is over."
Countdown To RMSS 2024 – Can You Panel With Paul Jacobs?
If you've ever been sitting in a conference, listening to a roundtable, and thinking to yourself, “Heck, I could do that,” well, now’s your chance! The Radio Masters Sales Summit in Cincinnati wants you - but only if your best sales proposal can swim with the sharks.
Denver’s KNUS Cuts Off Corporon During Defamation Lawsuit
Salem Media Group Denver has opted not to renew 710 KNUS-AM morning talent Randy Corporon's contract amid legal issues concerning statements he made about Dominion Voting Systems and the legitimacy of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory.
Pirate Radio Under Fire Near NYC: FCC Cites 13 Illegal Operators
The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau has issued another round of formal warnings to thirteen property owners across the New York metropolitan area for unlicensed radio broadcasts under the authority of the PIRATE Act.
Local to Global: Radio’s Coverage of Trump Assassination Attempt
In the wake of a shocking assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, PA, where former President Donald Trump was targeted in a shooting that left one dead and two critically injured, radio stations have been pivotal in delivering timely and accurate information.
NPR Dubs New England News Collaborative A Regional Newsroom
To combat shrinking budgets and reporting staff, NPR is strengthening its New England coverage by establishing its fifth regional newsroom. The new effort builds on the New England News Collaborative, which was founded in 2015.c
Chicago’s WGN Radio Expands Late-Nights with Frank Morano
Chicago's WGN Radio has added Red Apple Audio Networks' The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano to its late-night lineup. Airing from 77 WABC in New York City, the show will be heard in Chicago from 12 to 4a on Mondays and 1 to 4a Tuesday through Friday.
iHeartMedia Cleveland Unveils Throwback 99.1, Transfers BIN
iHeartMedia Cleveland has launched Throwback 99.1 (WMMS-HD3) and moved the Black Information Network from that frequency up the dial to 101.1. The station now features Hip-Hop and R&B hits from the '90s and 2000s.
Miami’s Y100 Picks Larry ‘Yako’ Calderon For Program Director
iHeartMedia Miami has appointed Larry “Yako” Calderon Jr. as the new Program Director for heritage CHR Y100 (WHYI). Calderon succeeds Taylor Jukes, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart San Diego.
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