How To Win #1 Nielsen Ratings
(By Jeff McHugh) Legendary investor Warren Buffet once said, “No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things just take time. You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.” A new radio show is no exception.
Winning The SEO Name Game
(By Rick Fink) Do you have an advertiser who is infatuated with their digital “expert” or agency? Here’s a question you can suggest they ask their digital consultant or advisor, "What is the most common word internet searchers use to find your business?"
Washington, DC News Radio Legend Passes Away At 75
One of radio's most respected news leaders, Jim Farley, has passed away at the age of 75 from complications during surgery. Farley was perhaps best known for his role as Vice President of News and Programming at Washington, DC's WTOP.
Super Hi-Fi’s Rosetta Traffic Takes Ad Management To The Cloud
AI-based audio provider Super Hi-Fi has launched Rosetta Traffic - a new traffic system for radio stations that works with its cloud-based management services. This new tool incorporates existing ad management platforms like Marketron into Super Hi-Fi offerings.
iHeartMedia Lifts Bob Morgan To Upstate New York Area President
Following the departure of iHeartMedia Albany leader Howard Greiner to become its Nashville Metro President, the broadcaster has appointed Bob Morgan as Area President of the newly established Upstate New York Area, covering 39 stations.
Zach Lyons Joins Blaine Bishop on Nashville’s 104.5 The Zone
Cumulus Media Nashville is adding Zach Lyons to the lineup on 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) for a new afternoon Sports Talk show, Blaine and Zach. Lyons will join forces with former Tennessee Titans star and four-time Pro Bowler Blaine Bishop every weekday.
Bloomberg Radio to Replace Rock 92.9 on Boston’s WBOS-FM
Boston Classic Rock station Rock 92.9, including Dave and Chuck the Freak, is getting bumped off its main signal in favor of Bloomberg Radio. Beasley Media Group announced on Tuesday that WBOS will now carry 24/7 business news programming.
Salem CEO David Santrella To Receive National Radio Award
The NAB is set to honor Salem Media Group CEO David Santrella with the National Radio Award. The ceremony will take place during the Marconi Radio Awards at the 2024 NAB Show New York on October 9.
Alex Cooper Finds a New Home at SiriusXM in Landmark Deal
In another major podcasting coup for the satellite broadcaster, SiriusXM has a major multi-year deal with Alex Cooper for the distribution and sales rights to Call Her Daddy and the entire Unwell Network starting in 2025.
Kira K Comes To Cincinnati From Cat Country
Starting Tuesday, September 3, Kira K is moving from Allentown to Cincinnati to host afternoons on Cumulus Media's Warm 98.5 (WRRM). Kira has co-hosted mornings on CAT Country 96 (WCTO) since 2022 with Sam Malone.
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