Scholarship Window Closing For 2024 ‘Rising Through the Ranks’
The Radio Advertising Bureau, Broadcast Music, Inc., and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio are giving a first look at the session lineup for this year's Rising Through the Ranks event. The 16th annual women's leadership program is scheduled for August.
WTAX’s Jane Cochran To Head Up Springfield’s Capitol City Now
Saga Communications' Capitol Media Group in Springfield, IL, has named longtime 1240 WTAX-AM news anchor, reporter, and personality Jane Cochran as Editor-In-Chief for the new Capitol City Now news site.
Vont Leak and Bailey Hess Added To Twin Cities Morning Radio
Vont Leak and Bailey Hess are joining The Dave Ryan Show on iHeartMedia Minneapolis's 101.3 KDWB. Hess is a new addition to the station while Leak joined KDWB last August and has seen great success in growing the night show.
Unlocking Hispanic Listeners: Medallas de Cortez Finalists Speak
Radio Ink is headed to San Antonio to honor Hispanic radio's very best with the Medallas de Cortez. In our upcoming June issue, we ask our marketing and sales finalists about how to reach Hispanic listeners - an audience worth $3.2 trillion.
Women to Watch: Keisha Nicole; 97.9 The Box, Houston
(By Charese Fruge') Keisha Nicole is the host of "Good Morning H-Town" on 97.9 The Box in Houston, TX. She wakes up the city up each morning from 5a-10a. In addition to that she is the in-stadium co-host for the Houston Texans during football season.
Selling Clients On Spending Money
(By Chris Stonick) Why do I love recruitment advertising? There are so many reasons, here’s one. To me, the hardest job a seller has is trying to convince someone to spend advertising dollars. But what if that "selling clients" step was removed?
FMR Associates Study Reveals Power of Christian Radio Audience
A new study by FMR Associates is touting the power of Christian Adult Contemporary radio and its audience. The media research company revealed the demographic's significant spending power and a strong preference for radio over other audio mediums.
Dave Gifford, Consultant & Longtime Radio Ink Columnist, Passes
Longtime radio sales consultant and former RAB sales trainer Dave "Giff" Gifford has passed away at the age of 90, as shared by his wife. Gifford was also a frequent Radio Ink contributor in the '90s and '00s, known for his column "Giff on Sales."
Ace & TJ Moving Off Kiss 95.1 To New Flagship Station In Charlotte
Beasley Media Group's Ace & TJ Show is switching its flagship station, moving from Kiss 95.1 (WNKS) to K104.7 (WKQC). The Charlotte-based show, which is syndicated across the southeastern United States, will make the move on Tuesday, May 28.
Spotify: Audio Trust Fueling The Rise Of The ‘Podfluencer’
Spotify has made note of a new type of influencer: the podfluencer. According to a survey conducted by the streamer, 63% of people trust their favorite podcast host more than their favorite social media influencer as audio best shapes listener opinions and behaviors.
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