Bob Edwards, 25-Year Voice of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ Dead At 76
Bob Edwards, a foundational voice of NPR, passed away at the age of 76 over the weekend. For more than two decades, Edwards' voice greeted millions of Americans each day as the host of Morning Edition.
How To Hurdle 2024’s Top Sales Challenges With Matt Sunshine
Radio Ink sat down with the Center For Sales Strategy CEO Matt Sunshine to discuss the group's annual Media Sales Report, what makes a successful hybrid schedule, and how to combat a 115% jump in industry pessimism.
FCC Chair Makes Strategic Mississippi Stop In Geo-Targeting Talks
As FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel stands on the precipice of reopening the FM geo-targeting debate, she took the opportunity to visit one of the stations the FCC used for its geo-targeting pilot program during a trip to Jackson, MS.
Fired Host: Miami Station Cut His Show For “Sounding Very Latino”
Miami journalist Carlos Frías has filed a federal complaint against his former radio station claiming racial discrimination. WLRN, an NPR member station run by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, fired Frías and his show staff on February 2.
Is Your Sales Calendar On Target?
(By Pat Bryson) Every month we begin the climb towards achieving our monthly sales budgets. How much base business do we need to ensure we achieve our goals? How do we pace our progress?
6 Thoughts To Create More Opportunities In Your Sales Process
(By Loyd Ford) What if selling really is about how many people you see, the depth of your competitiveness and hunger, and how many people you see and develop proposals for? Here are six ideas to turn business on its head.
Prepping for 2024’s Top 4 Advertising Categories
(By Marc Greenspan) What categories will be strong for this year? Are you ready to show advertisers the value of partnering with your station(s) to help them grow their business? Here are the top four advertisers you need to target:
Idaho Moves To Add Extra Illegality To Cannabis Ads
In a warning for broadcasters who had been warming to the idea of marijuana advertising, Idaho lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at criminalizing the advertisement of services or products illegal in the state, such as cannabis.
MIW Applications For Programming Mentorship Close Friday
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is sending a final call for applications for its 2024 Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this year-long program is tailored for women in music programming roles.
MLS Star Kempin and Nebraska Radio’s Aerni To Call Sporting KC
Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City has introduced its new radio broadcast team for the 2024 season: local talents Blake Aerni and Jon Kempin. Aerni and Kempin will lead play-by-play for Sporting KC's 2024 matches starting February 23 on Sports Radio 810.
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