CRS 2024 Begins In Nashville: What To Look For On Day One
From talking song lifecycles with Radio Ink February cover star Jelly Roll to the push-and-pull relationship of radio and streaming, here are the sessions to see on Day 1 as CRS 2024 kicks off in Music City:
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: April Worst Or April 1st?
(By Paige Nienaber) To paraphrase Bob Wiley, there are two types of people in this world: those who like April Fools and those who don't. Put me firmly in the “Like”. I mean, it’s Radio. What’s not to love about having some fun?
They Don’t Know – And They Don’t Know They Don’t Know!
(By Rick Fink) Does a client saying, “We ask every person that calls or comes through our door how they heard about us,” fill you with dread? Back in the day, the Yellow Pages got a lot of the credit, but today it belongs to digital and social media.
Give Your Coaching Some COIN
(By Jeff McHugh) I made things awkward once trying to say something nice to James Bond actor Daniel Craig at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. It was many years ago, but my friends still crack up at the story.
Ryan Smetzer Makes ‘Mix’ Mornings At Alpha Media Hagerstown
In January, Alpha Media Hagerstown morning duo Rick Alexander and Lisa Harding announced they would retire after forty years on Mix 95.1 (WIKZ). Now the cluster has chosen a successor.
Former SiriusXM Host Mike Church Makes His Return To AM/FM
After seven years of only streaming online, The Mike Church Show is coming back to terrestrial radio via syndication. The conservative talker's first affiliate will be Atlanta's 105.5 The King (WXKG-AM) starting March 1, with wider rollout plans coming.
Benztown Harnesses AI To Generate Listener Audio For Radio
Benztown's Imaging Libraries are adding an artificial intelligence touch - the company has announced the launch of an AI Listener Voice Generator. Instead of creating AI air talent, the technology here is designed to synthesize "listener" audio for on-air purposes.
Steve Wall Adds New Acreage To Talent Farm
Talent Farm, guided by Senior Programmer Steve Wall, has announced the significant expansion of its portfolio, transitioning from a focus on voiceover and voice tracking to becoming a full-service provider for radio stations across the US and Canada.
Chicago Personality Hannah Brummer Joins TM Studios
Alpha Media air talent Hannah Brummer is joining the TM Studios team in affiliate relations. She joins Senior Affiliate Relations Director Steve Kaufman in representing TM's portfolio of Jingles, Production Music, and radio tools to be launched later this year.
Cumulus Brings AI To Nashville Radio With Super Hi-Fi and Xperi
Cumulus Media, Xperi, and Super Hi-Fi have joined forces to introduce two innovative digital radio channels in Nashville. These stations not only aim to provide a localized listening experience but also serve as a testbed for new radio programs and services.
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