Would You Show Up With A Pitcher Of Tea?
(By Pat Bryson) I continually think, "How can we translate this example of great service into how we serve our clients?" In every example, there is one common denominator: Find out what problem a customer has and solve it. It's that simple - and that complex.
How to Steer Your Sales Manager to Boost Your Career
(By Loyd Ford) If you're a seller, you probably think your sales manager sets the agenda and has the final word. But what if you turned things around and controlled your own narrative with him or her to get more of their focus on your own success?
Supercharging Your Local Contesting With Data
(Steve Allan) I always look forward to each Wednesday's Radio Ink headlines. Paige Nienaber’s weekly dumpage is not only snarkily funny, but it contains some great ideas for local promotions. I will also offer a way to possibly make your contesting more meaningful.
Erik Zachary Helps Q-Up the Classroom In Clarksville
Saga Communications' 5 Star Media Group in Clarksville, TN, had huge success with its first-ever Q-Up the Classroom radiothon with help from some special guests. The event, hosted on Q108, raised $26,690, featuring a visit from XYZ with Erik Zachary.
San Francisco’s KOSF Rebrands to Classic Hits 103.7
iHeartMedia San Francisco has rebranded 80s+ 103.7 (KOSF) to Classic Hits 103.7, The Bay’s Greatest Hits of the ’70s, '80s and ’90s. The station's programming will shift to showcase a diverse mix of classic pop music covering those three decades.
Former NPR Producer Joni Deutsch To Be Podglomerate SVP
Podcast services firm The Podglomerate has promoted former NPR host and producer Joni Deutsch to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Audience Development. Deutsch's promotion follows a successful tenure as Vice President.
The Singalong’s Back On: Spotify Makes Lyrics Free Again
Spotify has reversed its decision to charge for access to song lyrics, a feature that was tested behind its Premium subscription paywall. Initially free, the lyric feature was limited in September to just three uses per month for non-paying users.
Buck’s Back In The Booth: Suhr Returns For IU Football Broadcasts
Buck Suhr is shedding retirement to get back in the radio booth for Indiana University Football. Suhr will pair up once again with Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, as former color commentator Rhett Lewis moves to the Big Ten Network for the 2024 season.
Jaybeau Jones Takes Mornings On New Hampshire’s Frank FM
Jaybeau Jones joins Binnie Media's Frank FM morning lineup across multiple New Hampshire stations starting August 5. Jones, a Rhode Island Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, has been on SiriusXM’s '70s channel for the past twelve years.
Cumulus Media Mitigates Tough Ad Climate With Digital In Q2
If the first major Q2 2024 earnings call for radio forecasts anything, there will again be plenty of digital talk for the next few weeks. While posting a mild decline in revenue, Cumulus Media saw a decent rise in total digital, led by explosive digital marketing growth.
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