So You Went All-Christmas… Now What?
(By Mike McVay) Welcome to what they call "Boxing Day" in Canada and the United Kingdom. It’s when people return gifts. (Thus that name.) In American radio, we call it “the day programming returns to normal."
Leading From Behind
(By John Shomby) As more of the radio station workforce is represented by Millennials and Gen Z, the role of the manager is changing. Those of us from older generations: understand that we are the ones who need to adapt - for several reasons.
Before Making New Year’s Plans, Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
(By Buzz Knight) As we round out the year, here is a checklist for your consideration on things that may need a fresh set of eyes. (Your mileage may vary depending on how wide you're willing to open your eyes.)
As Ad Agencies Lay Out 2024 Plans, Where Is Audio?
From the decline of cookies to the rise of generative AI, the media agency landscape in 2024 is bracing for a series of transformative changes and challenges. Digiday has compiled more predictions from ad leaders as audio fights a perception battle.
Saga Columbus General Manager Erik Schmidt To Step Away
Erik Schmidt, President and General Manager of Saga Communications' Columbus Radio Group, has announced his departure from the company to focus on family time and future career plans. Schmidt has spent the past two decades with the cluster.
From Portland To Puerto Rico, FCC Checks List Twice For Pirates
As Christmas nears, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau isn't giving coal to the naughty; it's giving warnings. The FCC is threatening three more property owners with fines over radio pirates operating from Puerto Rico, Oregon, and Southern California.
Art Vuolo Gives In-Studio View Of Jim Johnson’s Final Show
Following Jim Johnson's retirement from Audacy Detroit’s 104.3 WOMC, Art Voulo has released a video of Johnson's final air shift, shot in-studio on December 1. Johnson, who started his career at the station when it was known as WEXL, spent 52 years on air.
Smooth Jazz Network Names Atlanta’s WJZA Station of the Year
Davis Broadcasting of Atlanta's Smooth Jazz 101.1/100.1 is celebrating being named Station of the Year by the National Smooth Jazz Network. This honor comes after a selection process including smooth jazz stations from the US and thousands of votes.
FCC To Revive Special Council Amid AI Threats, Opportunities
As artificial intelligence poses a systematic reconstruction to radio and its operation, the Federal Communications Commission has announced its intention to re-establish the Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council by March 30, 2024.
OKC Sports Talker Craig Humphreys Retires After Three Decades
Craig Humphreys, host of The Morning Sports Page on Cumulus Media Oklahoma City's 98.1 The Sports Animal (WWLS), has retired after 31 years in sports radio. Humphreys is hanging up his headphones to spend more time with his wife and family.
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