CrowdStrike Glitch Largely Spares Radio, Despite Global Disruption
On Friday, a CrowdStrike software glitch severely disrupted cloud-based software operations globally, crippling everything from airline travel to hospitals for hours. Fortunately, radio escaped many of the headaches endured by other industries.
Biden Drops Out: What’s Next For 2024 Political Ad Spending?
With President Joe Biden exiting the 2024 Presidential race, what are the implications for media ad spend? Radio Ink discussed this and several other pressing election issues for radio with BIA Advisory Services’ Nicole Ovadia and Silver Oak Political President Steve Passwaiter.
Commuting Trends Propel AM/FM Consumption Growth In Cars
As COVID-era work-from-home policies dwindle, radio stands to see increased engagement from American commuters. As of June 2024, over 70% of employed adults are now commuting, according to data shared by Katz Radio Group.
When The Ad Falls Short: Turning Traffic into Loyal Customers
(By Pat Bryson) We've all heard, "My advertising didn't work." Much of the time, the campaign (I use the term loosely) didn't work because it was conceived incorrectly. It didn't have the three necessary ingredients for a successful campaign:
An Important AI Sales Conversation
(By Loyd Ford) Last week, I talked with a very smart Sales Manager/Market Manager who is looking for work right now. He called to check in, but our conversation rapidly evolved to talking about the power and fear of artificial intelligence and sales.
The Paper Clip Paradox
(Steve Allan) Consider the lowly paper clip. You probably have scores of them in your desk drawer, but how often do you really use one in a PDF world? Yet in 2023 the global paper clip market was valued at $11.1 BILLION!
Ryan Arnold Exits Chicago’s 93XRT After 11 Years
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy's 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State.
Randy Van Roekel Back On Iowa Radio After Alpha Media Layoffs
After being ousted in Alpha Media's sweeping nationwide layoffs, Randy Van Roekel has found a new radio home in Newton, IA. Van Roekel has joined M and H Broadcasting's KNIA and KRLS as a local news and sports reporter.
Purdue Football Welcomes Mark Herrmann to the Broadcast Team
Purdue University has announced that College Football Hall of Famer Mark Herrmann will join the Boilermaker Sports Network as the new color analyst for Purdue football broadcasts. Herrmann will pair up with Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton.
St. Louis Radio Host Tammie Holland Dead At 53
Roberts Metro Broadcasting's Foxy 106.9 is mourning the loss of St. Louis radio host Tammie Holland following her battle with cancer. With a broadcast career spanning over three decades, Holland co-hosted Foxy's Real Breakfast Crew morning show.
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