First All-Female Morning Show Comes To Asheville
Asheville Media Group is introducing three new morning shows in Western North Carolina, including Asheville's first all-female morning show. Starting February 5, The Morning Mix with Melanie & Crystal will debut on Mix 96.5
Union Blasts Audacy’s “Dehumanizing, Cruel” Podcast Layoffs
The Pineapple Street Union, representing members at Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios, has expressed its disappointment and anger over the broadcaster's decision to cut 25% of the studio's workforce. Eleven of the twelve layoffs were WGA East members.
Trio Of Promotions As RAB Raises Johnson, Pham, and Wright
The Radio Advertising Bureau has recently elevated three of its team members to new leadership positions. The promotions include Kim Johnson, Cynthia Pham, and Madison Wright to roles in the Professional Development, Digital Services, and Events and Communications divisions.
Recruitment Is No Longer The Biggest Challenge In Radio Sales
While salesforce recruitment is one of the most discussed challenges in radio, the situation appears to have dramatically improved in the last year - even with economic turbulence. However, this has led to a new top difficulty, according to The Center for Sales Strategy.
Katz: Black Listeners Have Powerful Connection To Radio
As Black History Month begins, Katz Media Group has released data from its 2023 Radio Station Engagement Study revealing the power of radio's Black listeners. The study shows a deeply invested audience that finds joy and community connection through AM/FM.
Who Cares? Mastering Content Creation in 2024
(By Scott Masteller) Ask yourself this question when listening to spoken word programming: how much of the presentation is truly compelling, and how long do you have to wait for the impactful content that will keep the audience engaged?
Blast from the Past: Jo Maeder, Y-100
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jo Maeder at Miami's Y-100 in the late 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Stephens Media Promotes Mike Elroy To PD In OK
Stephens Media Group has announced the promotion of Mike Elroy to Program Director at KKAJ in Ardmore, OK. Elroy has been with the Country station for six years. First first task in leading the station is to find a new morning show host in the station's ongoing search.
Charlotte’s Maney and LauRen Make Carolina/Georgia Expansion
Beasley Media Group Charlotte's Maney and LauRen Morning Show is expanding across the southeast. Starting February 5, the show will be broadcast in Fayetteville, NC on My Kiss 93.5 and Augusta, GA on HD 98.3, replacing The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on both.
Research Director, Inc. Lifts Nicole Somerville To COO
Research Director, Inc. is promoting Data and Production Manager Nicole Somerville to Chief Operating Officer of the ratings analysis firm. Somerville has been with Research Director since July 1998 with a background in data and client consultations.
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