Columbus’ WWCD Shuts Down Entirely Following Format Fight
Columbus, Ohio's WWCD Radio has "played its last song" as the station shuts down its stream following a long, public battle to save the Alternative signal after 34 years. The announcement of the station’s closure was made via the CD 92.9 Facebook page.
With New Deal, Boomer Esiason Passes Don Imus On WFAN
Audacy has renewed its contract with WFAN (WFAN-AM/FM) morning show host Boomer Esiason, ensuring he will continue to co-host Boomer & Gio with Gregg “Gio” Giannotti. This extension makes Esiason the longest-tenured morning drive host in WFAN’s history.
Bhargava Sparks FCC Review of Cumulus’ Foreign Stakes
5-Hour Energy mogul Manoj Bhargava is causing more problems for Cumulus Media outside of his hostile takeover push. Cumulus is asking for FCC approval around foreign investor stakes as the broadcaster restructures its ownership of radio station licenses.
New Study Shows Emotional Radio Ads Overcome Fear, Mistrust
A new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign communication professor Brian Quick has highlighted the effectiveness of radio as an emotionally charged ad medium in increasing support for organ donation among listeners not registered as donors.
Anti-Union Hispanic Radio Ads Cause Consternation In California
As Hispanic radio continues its rapid growth within the industry, major agricultural organizations in California have invested millions in Spanish-language radio advertisements aimed at discouraging farmworkers from participating in union elections.
A Surprise in my Mailbox
(By Pat Bryson) And, yes, it was a NICE surprise. I had just returned from a long and shall we say, "interesting" week on the road. I collected my mail from my P.O. Box and found a small, brown envelope in it. The return address was Kentucky.
Radio: The Great Media Multiplier
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Often we tend to think of radio as a stand-alone medium. While it can work effectively this way, it can become a powerful multiplier when used in combination with other media. Let me give you some examples:
It Had Better Be You
(By Loyd Ford) We work in a “ready, FIRE, aim” business where sellers must know their products and services inside and out to remain agile - but consider that only talking about your product to a prospect can absolutely kill a sale.
Ken Beno Departs WBA After Three Decades
Ken Beno has announced his resignation as Chair of the Education Committee at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, a position he has held for over two decades. Beno's tenure with the WBA spans more than 30 years.
‘Regis & Kathy Lee’ Voice and NYC Radio Host Tony Pigg Passes
Tony Pigg, a beloved figure in New York City's broadcasting community, has passed away at the age of 85. Pigg, whose real name was Richard Quinn, was renowned for his work as the announcer on Live with Regis & Kathy Lee and his 15-year tenure at WPLJ.
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