What’s The Big Idea?
(By Rick Fink) How do you get advertisers to invest more money with you or renew it with a rate increase, and how do you get that hard-to-sell prospect to consider adding your station? Come up with and present a BIG Idea!
The Elephant (Or Donkey) In The Room
(By Randy Lane) Within two weeks, we’ve witnessed an assassination attempt on a former president and a new candidate emerging. These stories are not just political stories. If radio is to remain relevant, it can’t ignore the biggest stories on the planet.
Dr. Robert Livernois To Bring ‘School Talks’ To Detroit’s WJR
Cumulus Media Detroit's WJR AM 760 will debut School Talks, a new weekend talk show, on Sunday, August 25. Hosted by Dr. Robert Livernois the program will delve into a wide array of school-related topics and feature discussions with educational experts each week.
Maurice DeVoe Ascends to SVP of Programming at SummitMedia
SummitMedia has promoted Maurice DeVoe to Senior Vice President of Programming. In his new role, DeVoe will oversee the programming strategy and operations for Summit’s Gospel, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Adult R&B stations.
Atlanta’s WSB Breaks $2 Million Barrier During 24th Care-a-Thon
Cox Media Group Atlanta's WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB) set a new milestone for its annual Care-a-thon for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, achieved a record-breaking $2,037,439 in pledges this year.
Battered, But Still On Top: Edison Clocks Radio’s Ten Year Fight
A decade ago, individuals aged 13 and older allocated just over half of their daily audio time to AM/FM radio, encompassing both over-the-air broadcasts and streaming. If you fast forward to today, how does modern listening stack up? There's good news and bad news.
Jennipher Miller to Head Promotions For Cumulus Nashville
Jennipher Miller is the new Director of Promotions for Cumulus Media Nashville as of August 1. Miller was previously Promotions Coordinator at Cumulus' Dallas cluster. She succeeds Krista Hayes, who left for BBR Music Group in early February.
Tim Pamplin, Darrylin Horne Boost Detroit’s WWJ Reporting Team
Audacy Detroit is bolstering its newsroom at WWJ Newsradio 950 with two new reporters. Television journalist Tim Pamplin has joined the station as a news reporter, with Darrylin Horne promoted to a full-time reporter role, expanding her responsibilities at the WWJ.
Rob Wiseman Joins Seattle’s Classical KING In Advancement Role
Seattle non-commercial Classical KING has named Rob Wiseman as its Chief Advancement Officer. Most recently, Wiseman was an executive for the Seattle Symphony, where he served as Senior Director of Development.
Ricky Bottalico Signs Multiyear Extension with Philly’s Fanatic
Former Major League Baseball relief pitcher Ricky Bottalico has signed a multiyear contract extension to continue his role on Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN). Bottalico co-hosts afternoons alongside Tyrone Johnson on The Best Show Ever.
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