Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Nothing Beats Tangible
(By Paige Nienaber) We just marked the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a weather event that killed 1300 people and caused damage that it took a decade to repair. I look back at Katrina as possibly the last time that Radio was ever able to fully mobilize.
Why I’m Going To Cincinnati
(By Pat Bryson) In one week, top radio sellers and managers will gather in Cincinnati, Ohio to learn, exchange ideas, and mingle. I’ll be there participating on a panel to discuss topics near and dear to our hearts: sales, management, and recruitment.
How To Be Half-Assed
(By Jeff McHugh) Do you ever feel bad about doing something poorly? We want perfection immediately. We avoid taking a positive step because we are terrible at it, which assures us that we miss out on something good and never improve.
Joe Brand Takes Over Penguins Play-by-Play Duties in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins have appointed Joe Brand as the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Penguins Radio Network. Brand will lead the coverage for all Penguins regular-season and playoff games, joined by color analyst Phil Bourque.
Libsyn Forecasts Strong Fall Engagement for True Crime Podcasts
Libsyn predicts strong potential for True Crime, Sports, and Fiction podcasts this fall as the company releases its August 2024 Podcast Advertising Rates. The upcoming sports seasons also offer opportunities for advertisers to engage with the medium's involved listeners.
VSiN Taps New and Returning Talent for 2024 NFL Season
As VSiN reforms under Musberger Media, the sports betting network has announced its lineup ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Programming centers around wagering advice and fantasy football strategy from a variety of seasoned sportscasters.
‘Hollywood’ Hamilton to Host KTU’s New Morning Crew in NYC
iHeartMedia New York's 103.5 KTU (WKTU) is shifting Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton out of afternoons to host mornings. Starting September 16, Hollywood Hamilton and the KTU Morning Crew will take over the slot last held by Carolina Bermudez and Greg T.
Radio’s 2024 Labor Day Outperforms 2023 As Ad Market Holds
As we head into the last month of Q3, radio's national advertising received a Labor Day push, but not led by the holiday's usual brands. While Home Improvement companies have led Memorial Day and July 4 ad surges, it's pharma that made the biggest move.
iHeart DC Appoints Brett Pomykala As Sales SVP
iHeartMedia Washington, DC has appointed Brett Pomykala as its new Senior Vice President of Sales. In his new position, Pomykala will oversee all digital and on-air sales initiatives for the company's eight stations in the region, spanning music, talk, and news formats.
NAB To Honor Bobby Bones With Distinguished Service Award
iHeartMedia syndicated personality Bobby Bones will be pulling double duty at the 2024 Marconi Radio Awards as Master of Ceremonies and as the recipient of this year's Distinguished Service Award. The festivities will be part of NAB Show New York.
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