PJ Kumanchik Takes Brand Manager Seat At Pittsburgh’s KDKA
PJ Kumanchik will be taking the Brand Manager position at Pittsburgh's KDKA News Radio. Kumanchik is being raised from his previous role as the station’s News Manager to fill the leadership position left by Dave LaBrozzi's retirement.
Alyssa Rose Heads Home To Cleveland For Mornings At Q104
Audacy Cleveland's Q104 has announced Alyssa Rose as the new co-host for the Q Morning Show starting May 1. Rose will team up with Bill Ryan after hosting middays in San Diego on Audacy's ALT 94.9 and weekends on 105.5 Triple M.
As Bhargava Plots Possible Cumulus Coup, Sports Illustrated Sues
As billionaire energy drink mogul Manoj Bhargava poses the threat of a hostile takeover to Cumulus Media, Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group has filed a lawsuit against Bhargava and his Arena Group, alleging failure to fulfill financial obligations.
Nielsen Market Rankings Sees Top 10 Shift, More Top 50 Swaps
Nielsen has updated its market rankings as the Spring ratings period gets underway, showcasing a shift within the top ten. Dallas-Ft. Worth has ascended to the fourth spot, pushing San Francisco down to fifth. Other PPM shakeups have been noted within.
In Southern Illinois, Another Z100 Picks Up $600k For St. Jude
Max Media's New Country Z100 (WOOZ) in Marion/Carbondale, IL, recently celebrated its 30th Annual St. Jude Radiothon, achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone by collecting $688,432.45, the station's highest amount raised to date.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Recruiting Your Intern Army
(By Paige Nienaber) When Rachel Geddes was the Promotion Director at WIOG in Saginaw, she ran one of the best intern programs in Radio. She didn’t just send emails or fliers to colleges, she went out and actively recruited starting in February.
Sell Like You Don’t Know
(By Chris Stonick) One of my favorite stories is from my days working in Indianapolis. The station had hired a young seller who had never worked in radio before. His first client was a $312,000 annual. Here’s how he did it:
Avoid These Five Mistakes In Contesting
(By Jeff McHugh) Do you ever watch Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, or Family Feud? According to Nielsen, these game shows average about 8 million viewers a week, but none of those viewers are watching because they have a chance to win something.
Marketron ROI Calculator Gets 2024 Update For Radio Sellers
Marketron has updated its ROI Calculator tool with new projections for the years 2024 through 2026. This free tool, originally debuted in 2022, is designed to help radio sellers accurately forecast their advertising revenue for both over-the-air and digital sales.
Wade Lee Wades Into Deeper Responsibility At Austin’s KUT
Austin's KUT and KUTX Public Media have announced the promotion of Wade Lee to the role of Assistant General Manager for Strategy, Engagement, and Development. In this new capacity, Lee will act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, Debbie Hiott.
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