Steven Keller and Andy Scholl Find The Right Fit At Florida’s WFIT
Florida Tech's public radio station WFIT 89.5 is expanding its team with two new additions. Steven Keller will serve as the station's Program Director, while Andy Scholl comes aboard as WFIT's membership and volunteer manager.
Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta To Get 2024 CRB President’s Award
Big Machine Label Group Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta will be honored with the 2024 Country Radio Broadcasters President’s Award. This accolade is given to those who played a vital role in the advancement of the Country radio format.
Randy Travis’ AI Return Stirs Strong Feelings Across Country Radio
On May 3, Country music star Randy Travis surprised fans with "Where That Came From," his first new music since a 2013 stroke. Produced with AI voice cloning technology, now that song has charted on Country radio - making waves and raising questions.
Audio Lags In BIA Media Ecosystems Measurement
From 2019 to post-pandemic America might be one of the most intense five-year shifts in media and its consumption in modern history. Now BIA Advisory Services has documented the financial and valuation fluctuations of the past half-decade on broadcasters.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Election Connection
(By Paige Nienaber) I can not think of anything that is potentially more dangerous (other than juggling chainsaws) than getting political on the air or social media of a music station. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t acknowledge the election.
The Genius Of ‘And’
(By Randy Lane) I learned a valuable coaching lesson from hilarious air talent and voiceover master Jack Murphy. In a workshop at WKZL Greensboro, I complimented Jack on a bit he did on his morning show. He immediately said, “OK, BUT?”
They’ll Only Respect What You Inspect
(By Rick Fink) I learned long ago that the best sales reps want, even expect, to be inspected. Regardless of what they do, overachievers will tell you they set expectations of themselves and appreciate having their leaders or mentors set expectations for them
Boston Radio Legend Dick Summer Dead At 89
Boston radio icon Dick Summer, known for his popular overnight show Nightlight on WBZ-AM, has passed away at the age of 89. WBZ announced Summer's passing on May 14, highlighting his influential career during the 1960s and 70s.
Melissa Frost Raised To Operations Manager At Louisiana’s Cenla
Cenla Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Melissa Frost as its new Operations Manager. Frost will oversee operations for all of Cenla's stations in Alexandria, LA, including KRRV, KQID, KZMZ, KKST, ESPN Alexandria, KSYL-AM, Magic 100.9, and K-Dixie.
FCC Releases First FM Geo-Targeting Compliance Guide
With this week's start of the authorization for experimental FM geo-targeting services on booster stations, the FCC has released its Small Entity Compliance Guide for the process. The guide details key rules and their implications for full and low-power FM broadcasters.
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