Alexa Overhaul Plans Could Bring Holiday Smart Speaker Boost
With smart speaker ownership on a post-pandemic plateau, Amazon has reportedly picked October to unveil a significantly upgraded version of its Alexa voice assistant. The time frame could make for a merry Christmas for radio, especially for in-home reach.
How Radio’s Streetfighters Navigate The Competitive Sales Market
Like the best streetfighters, the best radio sellers are scrappy, adaptable, and never, ever give up. For our upcoming September issue of Radio Ink, who better to ask about squaring up against the biggest challenges in radio sales today than these indefatigable champions?
Women to Watch: Alabama Cole; The Alabama Show
(By Charese Frugé) Alabama Cole hosts The Alabama Show airing on 103.7 The Q in Birmingham, 94.1 ZBQ in Tuscaloosa, 106.5 Kiss FM in Huntsville, and 102.7 Kiss FM in Memphis, TN. She also hosts the She Drives Me Crazy Podcast.
Missed Carolyn? Watch Radio Ink’s RMSS Webinar On-Demand
If you couldn’t join Radio Ink and NuVoodoo's live "Vertical Takeoff: Growing Your Revenue By Ad Category" webinar, presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit, the entire 30-minute session is now available right here, on demand.
NYC Gets Two New Hispanic Stations, Courtesy of MediaCo
MediaCo Holding is continuing its foray into Hispanic broadcasting with the launch of two new digital signal stations on its New York City brands. La Buena 97.1 HD2 and Luna 107.5 HD2 are also accessible through HD radio receivers and the EstrellaTV app.
Orban Announces Retirement Of Global Sales SVP Peter Lee
Orban Senior Vice President of Global Sales & European Operations Peter Lee announced he will retire at the end of this year. Lee's career with Orban began in 2000, following his pivotal role in the asset acquisition from Dialog4 to Orban/CRL.
Former WCBS Reporter Joe Connolly Finds New Home at WABC
After the shuttering of WCBS-AM's All-News format and the release of its staff, one of its former voices has found a new home at another New York City AM. Business news reporter Joe Connolly has joined 77 WABC for a new segment highlighting area businesses.
Beasley Expands Digital News Footprint With Augusta Today
As the broadcaster bolsters its digital presence, Beasley Media Group has officially launched Augusta Today, a new online news site dedicated to providing local news coverage for the Greater Augusta metro area, featuring free content from Beasley's in-market talent.
Ralph Cipolla Elevated To Analytics VP At Audacy
Audacy has announced the promotion of Ralph Cipolla to Vice President of Programming Analytics and Research. In his new role, Cipolla will continue to oversee programming analytics and research, ensuring that data-driven insights inform content decisions.
North Texas Local Music Finds A New Voice In Jessica Waffles
Jessica Waffles is joining North Texas public radio outlet KXT 91.7 (KKXT) as the new host of The KXT Local Show. This weekly program, launched in 2017, showcases an hour of North Texas music across genres, including hip-hop, Latin, rock, blues, jazz, folk, and R&B.
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