Radio Hall of Fame Taps Lon Helton To MC 2024 Nashville Gala
Country radio icon Lon Helton will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event, scheduled for Nashville for the first time, will welcome eight new inductees into the Hall on September 19.
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Picks 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has set its 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, all to be recognized at their annual gala. This year's festivities will honor ten distinguished professionals from across radio and television.
Bank Advertisements Surge At The End Of A Stable July For Radio
The financial sector put radio to good use in the past week, as banks jumped to hold three spots on the Media Monitors ranking of AM/FM's top national advertisers. For the last full week of July, the top five remained full of familiar names, keeping results steady.
Broadcasters Resist FCC’s Mandatory DIRS Proposal Efforts
Radio operators are joining the National Association of Broadcasters in contesting an FCC proposal that would require broadcasters to file reports in the Disaster Information Reporting System and the Network Outage Reporting System during emergencies.
US Chamber of Commerce Calls For FCC To Ease Up On AI Rules
The FCC has been met with opposition from Republicans and the Federal Election Commission over its moves to regulate generative AI, and now another organization is calling for a light touch when it comes to the rapidly growing technology.
Why Do People Buy What They Buy?
(By Pat Bryson) When asked, "Why did you buy that?" most people either don't know or won't tell you. Our minds are emotional, not rational. 90% of our decisions to buy are made emotionally. Once we decide what we WANT to do, we use logic to justify doing it.
Take Risks With Your Radio
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Every day you can hear radio spots that were created by a committee - and motivate no one. Commercials that sound like, well... commercials. They make you want to change the station, or worse, ignore the message.
Developing Your Sales Brand
(By Loyd Ford) If you sell radio advertising, I often wonder if you think about your brand. Not the brand of radio stations you sell or the digital brand your company has - I mean you. I hope your brand is not struggly.
Jennifer Schell Podoll Takes CDO Spot At New York Public Radio
Veteran non-profit executive Jennifer Schell Podoll is joining New York Public Radio as its new Chief Development Officer. Schell Podoll brings extensive experience in individual, major donor, and corporate fundraising. She will step into the role as of August 5.
CJ Robinson Joins Jenn Lopez In Orlando’s Morning Radio Mix
Audacy Orlando's Mix 105.1 (WOMX) afternoon host Clint "CJ" Robinson will be setting his alarm clock for much earlier - the station announced he's moving to mornings, to co-host alongside Jenn Lopez following the departure of Danny Serrano.















