Are You Doing What Everyone Else Is Doing?
(By Loyd Ford) Radio has changed over the last thirty years. Well, everything has changed. You already know. So we won’t spend time talking about smartphones, social media, and A.I. here today. We will go back to the essential question:
Saga Seals The Deal On $5.3m Lafayette Radio Cluster Buy
Saga Communications is officially the new owner of Neuhoff Media's Lafayette, IN cluster, as part of Neuhoff's total divestment of its radio division. The $5.3 million sale covers five stations and one FM translator as well as all digital assets.
‘The Boss’ Has A Blast To Kick Off Summer and Help NJ Students
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) in Monmouth/Ocean, NJ celebrated the start of summer for a good cause. Hosted by Robby and Rochelle in the Morning, the 2024 Summer Blast Off raised $11,300 for The Maureen E Nolan Foundation.
Dallas Philanthropist and Former Radio Exec Scott Ginsburg Dies
Famed former radio executive Scott Ginsburg has passed away at his Dallas home at the age of 71. Ginsburg served as the CEO of Chancellor Media Corporation, which he built into the largest and highest-billing radio operator in the US.
A Voice Heard On Pittsburgh Radio For 42 Years Has Retired
Longtime KDKA Newsradio (KDKA-AM) traffic reporter Kathy Berggren has retired after more than four decades on the air. She started her career watching for traffic from on top of the US Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh with a pair of binoculars.
Delilah Chosen As 2024 MIW Airblazer Award Honoree
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is recognizing iconic syndicated air talent Delilah as the recipient of the 2024 MIW Airblazer Award. Since 2015, the Airblazer Award honors women who have made significant contributions to broadcasting and their communities.
Podcast Picket Line Possible As iHeart Writers Threaten Strike
The iHeartPodcasts writers' union could be walking out on America's largest podcast studio as contract negotiations stall. iHeartMedia has yet to finalize a deal with the 100-member unit, which unionized with the WGA East more than two years ago.
New Media Agency Study Highlights Radio’s Modern Resilience
A new study from media agency Involved Media has great news - and great strategy - for traditional radio and radio sellers. Radio Ink sat down with Involved Media Director of Strategy and Research Tess Erickson to discuss the findings.
Smart Speaker Marketing Provides Radio With B2B Ad Opportunity
With increased overall optimism in audio advertising, business-to-business advertisers are increasingly investing in an audio platform thought to have plateaued - the smart speaker. Voice advertising is a hot new market as businesses target voice-enabled devices.
Scott Wheeler Rolls Away From Peoria Radio After 42 Years
Veteran radio personality and programmer Scott Wheeler has retired after 46 years in radio, with 42 of those years spent in Peoria, IL. Wheeler's career highlights include his tenure at CHR KZ93 (WKZW) and his successful launch of Big Oldies 93.3.
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