A Texas-Based Radio Group Has Filed For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
A Texas broadcast group is the latest radio company to file for bankruptcy in 2024. High Plains Radio Network, LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on March 26. High Plains operates across six states.
SiriusXM Solidifies MLB Broadcast Team Ahead Of Opening Day
As Major League Baseball Opening Day arrives, SiriusXM has set its coverage plans for the 2024 MLB season. The satellite broadcaster's MLB Network Radio is returning with the addition of two former MLB stars to the channel's broadcast team.
vCreative Opens First Row Seat For Event Revenue With vTickets
vCreative has forged a strategic partnership on a new initiative aimed at opening additional revenue avenues for radio stations through enhanced event ticketing and promotional services. Called vTickets, the deal comes with Events Commerce Platform Evvnt.
Favian Perez Elected To Formally Lead Nevada Public Radio
Nevada Public Radio has officially appointed Favian Perez as its President and CEO, following his term as Interim CEO. This decision, announced by Board Chair Don Hamrick, was made with unanimous support from the station's board.
Zimmer’s First Miracles for Kids Radiothon Nets $92k
Zimmer Communications' Springfield, MO, radio stations are celebrating a successful result to their inaugural Miracles for Kids Radiothon. The cluster raised $92,468 for CoxHealth, the region's Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate.
Radio, Streaming, and Podcasting Form Triple Treat For Brands
In today's digital age, brands leveraging a cross-platform audio approach - radio, streaming, and podcasts - are seeing enhanced campaign performance, improved marketing funnel metrics, and superior business outcomes, according to new data.
In Boston, WBUR Offers Buyouts To Avoid Layoffs
Boston NPR affiliate WBUR has announced a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing the organization's expenses by at least ten percent. To save the required $4 million to meet goal for the upcoming fiscal year, the station is introducing a voluntary exit program.
Paige Nienaber’s Weekly Idea Dump: A Minister Walks Into A Pitch
(By Paige Nienaber) I’m not a nonconformist. I kind of got nonconformist’ed out in high school. They seemed to try so hard. But I’ve always kind of strived for a hook, because why WOULD you want to be the same as your peers?
To Call Or Not to Call?
(By Rick Fink) Here's the scenario. You have an appointment that you set up a week ago and it’s a healthy distance away from your office. Do you call them to confirm the appointment prior to leaving or do you not call and take a chance?
Use The Difficulty
(By Jeff McHugh) If you have worked with me or read my writings, you know how fond I am of show business lessons that apply to creating great radio and podcasts. Film actor Michael Caine tells a story from his early theatre days any audio presenter can use.
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