2024 Medallas de Cortez Winners Celebrated In San Antonio
Radio Ink crowned this year’s Medallas de Cortez award winners at a ceremony during Hispanic Radio Conference 2024. The Medallas recognize excellence in Hispanic radio programming, sales, and management, named in honor of Raoul Cortez.
Kriston Aitken Raised To Cumulus Chief Human Resources Role
Kriston Aitken will become Cumulus Media's Chief Human Resources Officer, after serving as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for two years. The promotion, which will take effect on July 1, comes with the retirement of Todd McCarty after nine years in the role.
Frequence Joins Madhive In Local Digital Advertising Merger
Frequence, a leading provider of omnichannel ad sales enablement and workflow software for audio, display, and out-of-home ads, has been acquired by Connected TV ad specialist Madhive. The merger aims to create a power player in local digital advertising.
Beasley Media Philly Appoints Paul Blake As Cluster Manager
Paul Blake has been promoted to Cluster Manager for Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. Blake, Vice President/Director of Sales for 22 years at the company, will now oversee all seven Beasley radio properties in the market, including WMMR and WMGK.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Actual Darn Winners
(By Paige Nienaber) Since I’ve been in Radio, I’ve had friends who questioned if we actually DO contests, because the concept of Marketing $$$ is weird to them. If they had $1,000, they wouldn’t give it away.
Mistakes and Learning
(By Jeff McHugh) Have you ever made a mistake and find yourself focusing on it later? I coach people not to, but I recently did just that when Christian Music Broadcasters invited me to deliver a presentation at their annual conference.
Turn Your CNA Into a CMA
(By Rick Fink) Business owners cringe at the thought of having to sit through another Customer Needs Analysis! You are extremely mistaken if you think the acronym CNA is only used in ad sales. Nearly every business category with sales reps conducts a CNA.
Media Forecast Says AI Will Power 90% Of Ad Buying By 2029
As the FCC moves to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in advertising for the first time, a new analytical prediction from global ad buying agency WPP reveals that the majority of ad revenue will be AI-enabled by the end of the year.
Larry Patrick Aims for Solo Ownership of Legend Communications
Larry Patrick is likely to become the sole shareholder of Wyoming's largest radio broadcasting company on the heels of his ex-wife's tax fraud. Susan Patrick has transferred her 50% stake in Legend Communications of Wyoming to Larry, according to an FCC filing.
Los Angeles LGBT Center Gets Lift From iHeart and Paris Hilton
In recognition of Pride Month, iHeartMedia and Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media Impact have collaborated to renovate the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The renovation, led by Emmy-winning designer Bobby Berk, revamped the center's laundry and closet facilities.
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