Is Your Station In The Fabric Or On The Cutting Room Floor?
(By John Shomby) Is your station/cluster a part of the “fabric” of your community? I can think of a sports team or two who have done that so well. Who are some of those legendary radio stations that are now an iconic part of their cities?
The Future Proof Workshop: 6 Innovation Ideas
(By Buzz Knight) Innovation: the lifeblood of every business. Everyone loves to talk about its importance, but talk is cheap. What are you really going to do about it? Here are six action points for the Future Proof Workshop:
Joel Burke Takes Six Signal Market Manager Role In Texas
Southwest Media Group has brought veteran broadcast executive Joel Burke to the Texas Panhandle as its new Market Manager. Burke now oversees the day-to-day activities of the group's stations in Pampa, Borger, and Dumas.
Tributes Pour In As Dayton Radio Legend Steve Kirk Passes At 91
Steve Kirk, a voice known and loved by many in Southwest Ohio, passed away on February 8, according to a statement from his family. Many major industry names are now paying homage to Kirk, known affectionately as Kirkie, who spent 37 years on-air.
Raj Sharan Joins Cumulus’ Cat Country In Colorado Springs
Cumulus Media Colorado Springs is bringing on Raj Sharan as Promotion Director and Afternoon Drive Talent at Cat Country 95.1. Sharan comes from Denver, where he served as Program Director for Bonneville's 104.3 The Fan and ESPN 1600.
A Household Name Rockets To #2 In Top Radio Ad Spend
Progressive Insurance retained its position at the top this past week, according to the latest data from Media Monitors for the week of February 5-11, 2024. The insurance giant has led the list of radio's top national advertisers for the majority of 2024 so far.
Wisconsin AM Station Retools Hyper-Local Weekday Lineup
Good Karma Brands' 620 WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee is revamping its lineup with new shows and new hosts starting February 19. The updated schedule features a diverse range of topics from business and politics to agriculture, alongside unique Wisconsin stories.
KQED Lawsuit Against California State Prison Leads To Podcast
KQED's investigative podcast On Our Watch has returned with a new season focused on revealing the dark corners of California State Prison, Sacramento. The series follows whistleblowing correctional officers Valentino Rodriguez Jr. and Sergeant Kevin Steele.
Despite ‘Softness,’ Beasley’s Income Back In The Black In Q4
While 2023 held financial challenges for Beasley Media Group, the company finished the year on a bright note by way of extra income, both expected and unexpected. The broadcaster released its year-end financials before a Monday morning earnings call.
Social Media, YouTube Drive Mass Audience Share For Podcasters
For podcasters looking to find new audience streams to tap into, YouTube continues to become a top destination. Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Fall 2023 Podcast Download has unveiled new insights into podcast consumption.
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