OUT NOW: The 40 Most Powerful People In Radio
Each July, the industry eagerly anticipates Radio Ink’s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list. This year, that anticipation is dialed up to 11 as we await the big reveal of the “Top 40” rankings — and Radio Ink’s new format. Get your first look here!
Women to Watch: LeeAnn Sommers; 99.5 WGAR, Cleveland
(By Charese Frugé) LeeAnn Sommers is PM Drive Host and on-air influencer on iHeartMedia Cleveland's 99.5 WGAR (maybe another station soon - you heard it here first). Sommers has been on the air in Cleveland for three decades.
Success Letters Vs. Success Stories
(By Chris Stonick) When I first got into radio sales, I was told of the importance of getting as many success letters as possible to build your resume. Most sellers were very lazy in doing this, But as I started my business nearly 40 years ago, I did just that.
The Encouragers’ ‘What Else?’ Event Explores Local Radio Sales
Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works Chief Strategic Officer Loyd Ford and CD Media Group President Chris Fleming have again partnered for a quarterly sales event via The Encouragers: The Radio Rally podcast - this time focused on the power of local radio.
‘Fuzz’ Returns To Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Radio After Four Years
Times Shamrock Communications has revived a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA Alternative station after four years off-air. Fuzz 96.1 (WEZX-HD3) is back in Northeast Pennsylvania under the guidance of Market Manager Terry Deitz and Program Director Mark Hoover.
Nielsen Taps Akhil Parekh To Expand Digital Products
Nielsen has appointed Akhil Parekh as its first Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product. Parekh, formerly EVP/Managing Director at Publicis Groupe, will lead the development of new digital products and enhancements for the advertising world.
Spotify Rolls Out Comments For Podcasts
To compete with YouTube's growing dominance in the podcasting space, Spotify has added the ability to comment on podcast episodes to its app. The new Comments feature builds on the existing Q&A and polls capabilities that Spotify introduced in 2021.
EMF Bolsters C-Suite with Chiefs for Radio, Marketing, and Ministry
Educational Media Foundation has announced a round of executive level promotions, including a new Chief Radio Officer and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the ever-growing Tennessee-based Christian broadcaster behind K-LOVE and Air1.
Interim to Official: Brad Smith Named CFO At Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group has officially named Brad Smith as its Chief Financial Officer. He has served as interim co-CFO for the past six months following the departure of JP Hannan to Global Critical Logistics. Smith joined CMG as SVP of Finance & FP&A in 2020.
Audacy Raises Jeff Miller To Cleveland Market Manager
Audacy has announced the appointment of Jeff Miller as the new Senior Vice President, Market Manager, and Director of Sales for its Cleveland market. Miller succeeds Tom Herschel, who announced his retirement earlier this year.
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