Radio Ink Brings You The Sights And Sessions Of SXSW
As the second week of the South By Southwest Conference and Festivals kicks off in Downtown Austin, TX, Radio Ink will take you into the magic of international audio, advertising, and music courtesy of our columnist and contributor Charese Fruge.
Lessons From The Pandemic
(By Mike McVay) Tomorrow is the fourth anniversary of the day the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I remember where I was as I am sure most do, too. In my case, I flew from Atlanta where I was working returning to my home state on March 13.
For Whom The Bell Tolls
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, major Canadian radio broadcast company Bell Media announced it was selling 45 of its 103 radio stations. A spokesperson said radio is "not a viable business anymore."
What Would Drew Do?
(By Buzz Knight) I recently had the good fortune to interview Country Music Singer-Songwriter Drew Baldridge on my Takin A Walk podcast. When he lost his label deal a few years ago when the pandemic hit, he approached the challenge in a simple and clever way.
Vegas Station That Started ‘Coast To Coast AM’ Turns In License
Audacy has filed for the cancellation of the FCC license for KDWN-AM, known at the end of its life as "The Talk of Las Vegas." The longtime talk station is better known as the original signal where Art Bell started West Coast AM, which would become Coast to Coast AM.
Judy Lakin Joins Audacy Houston As General Sales Manager
Audacy has appointed Judy Lakin as the new General Sales Manager for its Houston operations. With more than three decades in broadcast leadership, Lakin comes to Audacy after her tenure as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency.
MIW Picks Memphis APD Kiran Riar For Programming Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Kiran Riar as the 2024 recipient of the Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this initiative is tailored for women in music programming, offering them a year-long mentorship.
‘Stiffy’ Is Back On Tampa Radio Under A New Name and Format
Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay is welcoming back Kevin "KC" Cummings as the new Afternoon Drive host on 99.5 QYK. Cummings, who was previously known as "Stiffy" at the cluster's WiLD 94.1 for two decades, also worked part-time at WQYK.
Chicago, Detroit Among Cities Climbing Into Alice Cooper’s ‘Attic’
Alice's Attic with Alice Cooper is making the most of its launch by adding seven new affiliates via Superadio Networks, including major market stations such as Chicago's 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) and 94.7 WCSX, in Cooper's hometown of Detroit.
Wondery Extends ROI Report Deal With Veritonic’s Brand Lift
Audio analytics and research platform Veritonic has announced the renewal of its partnership with Wondery. The deal includes Veritonic's Brand Lift insights for audio advertising campaigns.
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