Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: We Forgot Gene Rayburn
(By Paige Nienaber) Radio has a cyclical history. We’ll rediscover something, run it into the ground, lose interest, and then forget about it for a decade. That’s something I hope happens with “Enter your email to win these great concert tickets!”
7 Tips for Magnetic Teasers
(By Randy Lane) During a recent coaching session, the show host had an enlightening moment, realizing that teasing is the radio’s version of clickbait. Like its digital counterpart, teasing is a hook that draws listeners in.
Sales Education: A GREAT Investment
(By Rick Fink) Without sounding too critical, let me make a bold statement: most business owners don’t know diddly about advertising. What they have learned comes from trial and error, but most have had little education about HOW and WHY advertising works!
Teddy Swims Tops US In-Car Charts with ‘Lose Control’ in Q2
The cross-genre appeal of Teddy Swims took the new star to new heights, racking up a distinct honor according to the latest data from Xperi's DTS. Swims' "Lose Control" was the most-played song in-car in the US from April 1 to June 30, beating out pop royalty.
Patrick Pfingsten To Take Over Springfield’s Morning News
Illinois political reporter Patrick Pfingsten has been named the new host of Mid-West Family Broadcasting's Springfield’s Morning News on 92.7 WMAY. Serving as a fill-in on WMAY since 2022, he replaces interim host Mike Wennmacher starting on July 29.
Hohler, Kerley To Lead Cumulus San Francisco’s Sports Radio
Cumulus Media has made dual programming promotions within its San Francisco Bay Area sports radio brands. Mike Hohler has been elevated from Assistant Program Director to Program Director of three stations, while John Kerley steps into that same APD role.
SiriusXM Locks Down Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo for Three More Years
Rumors that Chris "Mad Dog" Russo would make his exit from SiriusXM at the end of his latest contract have proved unfounded as the sports radio host has inked a new three-year deal to continue with the satellite broadcaster's Mad Dog Sports Radio.
Pineapple Street Studios’ Union Strikes First Contract with Audacy
Members of the Writers Guild of America East at Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The three-year contract introduces salary increases and protections against the use of AI in content production.
Dallas’ New Country 96.3 Collects 20k Diapers for Cook Children’s
In Dallas, Cumulus Media’s New Country 96.3 morning duo Hawkeye & Michelle gathered more than 20,000 diapers for the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. The two-week Diaper Drive started on July 8, with collections at a local supermarket chain.
Radio Ink’s Deborah Parenti Joins TALKERS ‘Big Picture’ Panel
In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives to address "The Big Picture" in talk radio today. Now that panel is available to watch free and on-demand.
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