Alabama Radio’s Jim Kell, Former WSGN ‘Good Guy,’ Passes
Jim Kell, one of Birmingham radio's "Good Guys" in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86 on June 26. Known as Jim K and "JK the DJ" on WSGN, Kell would go on to have a career in Alabama radio management and sales that spanned more than 50 years.
AM Radio Bill Delayed Due To GOP Privacy Act Crossfire
Eleven months to the day the AM For Every Vehicle Act was sent to the Senate floor by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the US House version of the Act was expected to also become eligible for a vote, but another bill has blocked the way.
Benchmarks Provide Playbook To Help AM/FM Ads Best Succeed
The latest AM/FM advertising benchmarks from Audacy reveal the powerful impact of radio marketing across key industries. The comprehensive analysis provides a playbook revealing what day an ad should run, how long it should be, and how much lift a brand can see.
Generatively Speaking: How Radio’s Most Powerful Tackle AI
Artificial intelligence is a topic few in radio are truly comfortable discussing. While having some undeniably good uses for stations, generative AI is also perceived as an existential threat. So what are the industry's elite doing to ensure a better future for all through AI?
Women to Watch: Shae Bae; Hot 104.1, St. Louis
(By Charese Frugé) Shae Bae is the host of Work and Play with Shae Bae which is on from 10a-3p Monday-Saturday on Hot 104.1 in St. Louis. She’s the midday host responsible for conducting interviews, making social media posts, and engaging her audience.
Ten Years Down The Drain: More Notes On Recognition
(By Chris Stonick) Did you start recognizing your people more after last week's column? Salesforce Research says a whopping 79% of workers will quit because they are not recognized by their leaders! If that number doesn't register with you, maybe this will.
Vidler: Podcasting May Be The New FM, But Don’t Copy Radio
At Hispanic Radio Conference 2024, Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard said as FM was to AM, podcasting may just be to FM. Now Signal Hill Insights President Jeff Vidler is expanding on the idea while extending advice to advertisers.
Joe Verbrugge Extends Role As SiriusXM Chief Commercial Officer
SiriusXM has announced that Joe Verbrugge, the company’s Chief Commercial Officer, is pushing back his impending retirement. Verbrugge had been set to depart on June 27, according to a filing with the SEC, but that date has now been pushed back by a month.
Former SiriusXM VP, TuneIn SVP Billy Hartman To Help Frequency
Audio automation and ad management company Frequency is hiring the services of digital audio consultant Billy Hartman to lead business development initiatives. Hartman will collaborate closely with Frequency CEO Pete Jimison to accelerate growth.
Houston Gaither To Lead UMG Nashville Radio Marketing
UMG Nashville has announced the appointment of Houston Gaither as their new Director of Radio Marketing. Gaither will manage both audio and video content for the label’s Promotions department, using his background in radio and music promotion.
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