Who’s On Your Board of Directors?
(By Rick Fink) Many businesses have a Board of Directors. Their responsibility is not to run the company but to simply advise it. To tap into the minds of others to continually help you find a better way, we recommend establishing your own informal "Board of Directors.”
NAB Aims To Recruit Young Broadcasters With ‘You Belong Here’
The National Association of Broadcasters is the latest broadcasting organization looking to invigorate radio with diverse and dynamic young talent. The "You Belong Here" campaign has been deployed in collaboration with the NAB Leadership Foundation.
Radio One Combines National Power To Raise $1.5m For St. Jude
Urban One's combined power of Radio One and Reach Media successfully raised more than $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year's event marks the 17th year of Urban One's St. Jude partnership, cumulatively raising $22 million.
Townsquare Branches Out Into ‘Taste of Country Mornings’
Townsquare Media's Taste of Country brand has launched its very own morning show, Taste of Country Mornings. Hosted by Nicole Taylor and Matthew Wood, the four-hour weekday program is initially available over-the-air in four markets and via the Taste of Country site.
After Five Years Away, Eric Zane Is Ready To Return To Radio
Eric Zane, best known for his ongoing podcast and 11-year tenure with the syndicated Free Beer & Hot Wings show, is returning to radio for the first time since 2019. Zane will take mornings on Blarney Stone Broadcasting Q100 in Grayling, MI, starting March 18.
Mony and Bender Exit Programming Roles At New South Radio
Two Program Directors are out at Jackson, MS's New South Radio. Matt Mony has announced his impending departure as Program Director and Afternoon Drive host at Y101 (WYOY). Chris Bender resigned as Mix 98.7 (WJKK) PD on March 4.
Broadcasters Foundation To Honor RAB CEO Erica Farber
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has revealed its 2024 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award winner - Erica Farber, the outgoing President & CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau - along with this year’s recipients of its esteemed Leadership Awards.
Audacy Streams Get Personal For Super Hi-Fi’s HLS+ Debut
Song skipping and hyper-personalized content delivery are coming to Audacy’s live broadcast streams, by way of Super Hi-Fi. The AI-centric radio management company has announced the launch of HLS+, a new streaming technology specifically for radio.
Majority of US House Opposes New Radio Royalties
As Congress pushes toward the finish line on the AM For Every Vehicle Act, legislators are showing increased support for radio’s financial protection as well. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained a simple majority of support within the US House of Representatives.
In The Connected Car, Radio Remains The Favored Audio Source
As traditional radio works on securing its position in the dashboard, new data shows audio remains a cornerstone of the in-car experience, outpacing other digital amenities in modern vehicles. Audacy has unveiled findings from four surveys focusing on user engagement.















