East Texas NPR Affiliate Shuts Down Suddenly After Three Years
KVUT 99.7, the University of Texas at Tyler's non-commercial radio station known for carrying NPR programming, has shut down its operations. KVUT began broadcasting in May 2021 and officially launched in September of that year.
For Home Depot Versus Lowe’s, The Winner Was Radio
A surge in advertising, largely driven by Memorial Day weekend sales and promotions, brought big bucks to radio from battling home improvement giants. Leading the charge was The Home Depot, which topped the week's list of national radio advertisers.
FCC Schedules DIRS Drill Amid Debate on Mandatory Reporting
As broadcasters raise concerns about the FCC's proposed mandatory Disaster Information Reporting System reports, the Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has set a window for the next voluntary DIRS exercise.
Christian Kligora To Lead Salem’s Digital Sales In The West
Salem Media Group has appointed Christian Kligora as the new West Region Digital Sales Director for its digital marketing firm, Salem Surround. Kligora brings extensive digital marketing and operational experience from his previous executive role at Marketron.
Robert De Niro To Receive Service To America’s Top Honor
The NAB Leadership Foundation has named famed actor and producer Robert De Niro as the recipient of the 2024 Service to America Leadership Award. This prestigious award acknowledges De Niro's charitable work and public service contributions.
Nasdaq Says Time Is Ticking On Late Urban One Filings
Earlier in May, Urban One announced continued delays in its financial reporting, revealing to the SEC that it needed more time to complete its 2023 year-end financials. Now it appears the company will take longer than initially stated to meet Nasdaq compliance.
At 8:01p, It’ll Be Too Late To Nominate Your Program Director
You only have hours left to nominate Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it!
A Guide To Special Programming
(By Mike McVay) With Memorial Day weekend wrapped up, many have officially started their Summer. For most Americans, it means the end of the school year, vacations, and long weekends. For radio, it means live events, promotions, and marketing.
A Message For Radio’s Future Stars
(By John Shomby) As we welcome a new class of college graduates into the “real” world, I thought it best for at least one of us in radio to send a very specific message.
Getting Things Done
(By Buzz Knight) The fast pace of life and business can take its toll. Everyone is often running in multiple directions, trying to cover every responsibility with acceptable standards. Too many tasks have been piled on too few and something has to give.
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