SiriusXM Elvis Host Argo Adds Country Afternoons In Memphis
Cumulus Media Memphis is adding well-known Elvis Presley aficionado Argo to the afternoon drive lineup at KIX 106 (WGKX). Argo will continue hosting his daily show on SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, a position he has held for two decades.
BIA Updates Hispanic Radio Station Directory For 2024
BIA Advisory Services has released the second edition of its Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a detailed resource that catalogs Spanish-language radio stations across the US and Puerto Rico. This free guide includes information on nearly 2,000 AM and FM stations.
106-Mile Walk Ends With Record Year For St. Jude At Thunder 106
Press Communications' Thunder 106 in New Jersey concluded its annual "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon," raising a record $214,812. This brings their cumulative 12-year total to $1,551,112 in contributions to St. Jude’s pediatric cancer care and research.
Beasley Weighs Reverse Stock Split To Avoid Nasdaq Delist
In October, Beasley Media Group received a warning from Nasdaq to bring its stock price above $1.00 within 180 days to avoid a delisting. Now Beasley has secured a second window to bring the price up - and "all reasonable available options" are on the table.
Congress Takes Action To Incentivize Diverse Broadcast Ownership
US Representative Steven Horsford has introduced the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act, which seeks to enhance diversity in broadcast media ownership by way of restored incentives for investment.
Norsan Media Adds To Texas Portfolio With Genuine Austin Buy
Norsan Media continues expanding its reach - this time to the Southwest - with the acquisition of new radio stations in Austin, TX. In conjunction with its expansion, Norsan has named Edgar Saucedo as the broadcaster's Southwest Market President.
NPR Affiliate Claims ‘Sovereign Immunity’ In Defamation Lawsuit
Last year, former St. Louis Public Radio General Manager Tim Eby filed a lawsuit against the University of Missouri Board of Curators, which operates the station, for defamation. Now the NPR affiliate's legal defense says it has "sovereign immunity" from the litigation.
We’re Back!
(By Pat Bryson) I returned from the National Association of Broadcasters convention last week. The 5 days were filled with sessions on a multitude of topics: engineering, programming, sales, podcasting, the future of radio, and, of course, AI.
A Totally Free Way To Encourage Your Sellers Now
(By Loyd Ford) Perhaps you’ve heard of our free Quarterly Radio Sales Events available on your smartphone. Sometimes it’s sellers, sometimes sales managers, or someone else engaged in the sales process for radio, but the gathering has a purpose:
Building Trust – Setting Appointments
(By Rick Fink) Trying to set appointments can cause a lot of fear and trepidation for most salespeople. In many cases when new reps fail, the blame can be attributed directly to the fear of cold-calling and the inability to set appointments.
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