Steve Murphy Grabs General Manager Role At Louisville’s Aircom
Aircom Media has named Steve Murphy as Vice President and General Manager. In this new role, Murphy will lead Aircom's Louisville radio stations, 104.7 WLOU and 101.9 WLLV, as well as WMYO-TV. He previously served as the company's Vice President of Sales.
Broadcasters Foundation Bringing Media Mixer Back To NYC
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is set to host its third Media Mixer on Thursday, June 13, returning to the iHeartMedia studios in New York City. The Media Mixers series connects emerging broadcast professionals with industry peers and executives.
What Does The FCC Have Planned Next For Radio?
In September 2023 — as Anna Gomez settled into the fifth Commissioner seat — the radio industry wondered, “Where is radio on the FCC’s priority list?” Oh, the difference eight months can make.
Sandy Maxx Takes ‘What’s on Tap’ Another Round In Milwaukee
Good Karma Brands Milwaukee is expanding its arts and culture programming on 620 WTMJ-AM by increasing What’s On Tap to a two-hour time slot every weekday. The show, hosted by Sandy Maxx, focuses on arts, culture, and creativity in Southeast Wisconsin.
Radio’s Share Of Audio Ad Dollars Shrinking As Total Spend Grows
As every first quarter earnings call from across the radio industry showed, traditional broadcasters can no longer ignore digital. Now a new forecast echoes those sentiments, but with good news for the overall audio ecosystem even as over-the-air radio slows.
The Value Of Sonic Branding
(By Mike McVay) It’s always interesting to me how the use of audio signatures, logos, mnemonic sounds, and jingles go through cycles of use on the radio. We use jingles. We don’t use jingles. We take iconic audio signatures and change them on a whim.
Should We Really Be Following A Bullfrog?
(By John Shomby) I spent 13 years of my radio life in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, an area well-known for its connection with the military - particularly the Navy. Several of my closest friends there were either current or former SEALs.
Preserving Radio’s Ties That Bind
(By Buzz Knight) In the tapestry of life, support acts as the invisible thread that weaves connections, strengthens bonds, and fosters growth. This has always been a core tenet of radio, and we can't allow it to disappear.
NAB, RAB Join The Ad Council’s New Trade Advisory Committee
The Ad Council is collaborating with organizations working for the continued success of traditional and new media to enhance its mission of addressing critical social issues with the formation of the non-profit's first-ever Trade Association Advisory Committee.
Yacht Rocker Walter Egan Joins Nashville’s Hippie Radio
American rock artist Walter Egan is set to host a new radio show on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 (WHPY-FM/WYGI-AM). Titled Walt’s Record Vault, the program will debut on Sunday, May 19. Egan is best known for his 1978 Top 10 hit "Magnet & Steel."















