The Importance of Having Great On-Air Personalities
(Mike McVay) There seems to be a greater realization of the value of on-air talent of late. It’s not like air talent haven’t always been critical to a station's success, but until the industry recognized music services as a competitor, talent were on a slippery slope to being undervalued.
Can I Still Have It My Way?
(John Shomby) The President of Burger King is doing something downright impressive! Tom Curtis has set up a direct line for BK customers and plans to spend FOUR hours a day taking phone calls and responding to texts, looking for ways to elevate the customer experience.
Kevin ‘Muthaknows’ Cesar Returns to Philly Radio at 100.3 WRNB
Urban One Philadelphia has named Kevin “Muthaknows” Cesar to 100.3 WRNB for mornings and weekends. Cesar will join WRNB weekdays, where he will further localize The Morning Hustle for local listeners and launch his first solo program on Sundays.
ACM Announces 61st Radio Nominees; KFRG Earns Three
Audacy Riverside's KFROG 95.1 (KFRG) leads the Academy of Country Music's radio nominees for the 61st ACM Awards, which return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, and will be announced at CRS 2026.
Focus 360 Circles Up With Karen Henderson as Radio-Centric SVP
Media ad sales provider Focus 360 is welcoming Karen Henderson aboard as Senior Vice President of Sales for the company's radio portfolio. Henderson joins from Huntington Billboards, but was previously held sales leadership roles at several AM/FM networks.
Guzman, Corelli in at MediaCo for Multiplatform Sales Buildup
With an eye on the 2026 midterms, MediaCo is growing its national sales bench, appointing Victor Hugo Guzman to oversee local and national sales while adding Jason Corelli to lead integrated audio strategy at the company's new national Sigma Audio Networks.
Sunny 104.3 Launches All-Female Local Lineup in Phoenix
After the dawn of Sunny 104.3 (KAJM) in Phoenix, Sierra H Broadcasting has filled its lineup with a fully local, all-female weekday lineup. The additions feature a return to morning drive for Lyndsay Lynch, who moves over from sister station 101 The Bounce.
As Hispanic Ad Gap Persists, Radio Delivers the Audience
Hispanic consumers are powering US population growth and commanding trillions in buying power, yet advertisers remain disproportionately absent. New research argues radio is perhaps the best-positioned medium to close that widening investment gap.
For Radio Sellers, the Local Economy Is the Trust Economy
(Loyd Ford) A truly great local radio salesperson is not only selling radio. They are selling momentum. Amongst algorithm-driven ad platforms, streaming audio, AI-generated content, and infinite digital noise. The exceptional seller understands something timeless:
Structuring Problem-Solution Commercials
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Problem/solution commercials work, IF they’re structured properly. They won’t work if the problem doesn’t seem real. The order in which we build our spot is important. Remember, you’re speaking to an over-communicated audience skeptical of all offers.
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