A Great Program Director
(Steve Allan) I recently went through my archives in an attempt to reduce clutter. I found this article, “A Great Program Director,” which was previously published in Radio Ink (October 30, 1995). It is reproduced here for historical and educational purposes.
Sacramento’s 98 Rock Moves Kanan to Morning Drive
Audacy’s 98 Rock (KRXQ) Sacramento has reshuffled its weekday lineup, moving Abe Kanan from afternoons to morning drive with the debut of Abe Kanan Mornings. KRXQ newcomer Michael “Marty” Whitney will steer afternoon drive.
Help Shape CRS: 2027 Agenda Committee Apps Now Open
Country Radio Broadcasters is looking for volunteers from across the Country radio industry to help develop panels, discussions, and workshops for the next Country Radio Seminar. Applications are now open for the CRS 2027 Agenda Committee, with a May 1 deadline.
‘Bob & Tom’ Show Co-Founder Bob Kevoian Dead at 75
Bob Kevoian, co-founder of the nationally syndicated The Bob & Tom Show, died Friday following a three-year battle with gastric cancer. He and Tom Griswold built the Indianapolis-based morning program into one of the most widely heard in the country.
Slay Stays In Nashville’s Zone With Cumulus Continuation
ESPN and SEC Network College Basketball Analyst Ron Slay has signed a multi-year deal to remain on Cumulus Media Nashville's 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) next to Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport on 3HL, continuing the former UT player's five-year stint on the show.
Xperi’s DTS AutoStage Adds Premium Tier With Premium Features
Xperi is giving radio stations their first look at near-real-time competitive rankings by daypart with the new DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, as the broadcast tech company adds a premium tier to its DTS AutoStage platform, first launched in 2023.
ENCO Upgrades SPECai With Multi-Voice and Video Capability
ENCO, Benztown, and Compass Media Networks are coming to NAB Show with an upgrade to AI-powered spec ad platform SPECai: multi-voice generation with emotion control, integrated sound effects, and a new plug-in that converts finished radio spots into video.
The Minds Running Hispanic Radio To Meet in Phoenix
There has never been a better time to be in Hispanic radio. There has also never been a more complicated one. Who better to learn the path forward from than the executives who built the format? You'll get the chance at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference.
Lost in Translation? Here’s What It Takes to Reach U.S. Hispanics
Language is not a strategy; it's a starting point. But for too many advertisers, it has become the destination. Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez Marketer of the Year finalists about the biggest challenges in reaching Hispanic consumers. Here's what they said:
Your Show or Digital: What Matters Most?
(Randy Lane) Today’s personalities are expected to do everything: host a radio show, a podcast, a YouTube channel, and stay active on all the socials. “Is our show or digital more important?” That’s a question I hear often from talent and programmers.
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