Loyd Ford and Chris Fleming Q1 Sales Event Eyes Digital Dollars
RPC's Loyd Ford and CD Media Group's Chris Fleming are presenting their latest quarterly sales event on January 11, with an emphasis on radio's digital sales. “Digital, Profit, & You” features Mid-West Family EVP Shar Hermanson and Cumulus Media's Joe Brown.
Bayou Bound: Paul Cannell To Program Again In New Orleans
Paul Cannell is rejoining Audacy New Orleans as the new Brand Manager of Bayou 95.7 (WKBU). He returns to the Big Easy after serving as OM and Program Director for Gonzilla Entertainment Group in Dallas since 2020. He starts the new role on January 15.
Indiana Broadcast Group Reorganizes Radio Under New Banner
Bloomington-based broadcaster Sarkes Tarzian has unified its six radio stations under a new brand, ST Radio. Company VP Brad Holtz will also serve as the division's president. ST Radio's reach includes Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and Bloomington.
Radio Ink’s CES 2024 Primer With Gary Shapiro
(By Buzz Knight) It’s CES Week and keeping with a heartfelt tradition, my pal Fred Jacobs and I were able to ask Gary Shapiro, President of The Consumer Technology Association what attendees can expect from one of the greatest shows on the planet.
Legally Funny: Reporter Gets NPR Job Back After Stand-Up Firing
In January 2023, Philadelphia NPR station WHYY fired reporter Jad Sleiman over jokes in his stand-up comedy routine that were deemed inflammatory and against NPR's code of conduct. One year later, Sleiman has his job back after an arbitrator's ruling.
Starting Over
(By Mike McVay) The pandemic created multiple changes in the lives of many, but fast forward to today. Audience impressions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the time spent listening has not rebounded. The audience is there. Radio isn’t holding them.
When Less Isn’t More
(By John Shomby) Jocks: how often have you heard the phrase “less is more” from a PD or consultant? Bet you need extra hands to count the times. This “economy of words" is directed at talk sets so we can allow maximum music.
Radio’s Late Surge Of National Advertisers Carries Into 2024
National radio advertising has kicked off the new year riding the solid momentum of 2023's end, according to the latest Media Monitors data from the first week of January. However, even as post-holiday spending continues, there was a notable absence from the list.
Joshua Claussen Raised To PD At Southern Kentucky AM
Edge Media Group has appointed Joshua Claussen as the new Program Director for Elkton, KY's WEKT-AM, per General Manager Beth Mann. He has been closely involved with WEKT programming since the station's acquisition by Mann and Edge Media in July.
Xperi Revs Up For CES 2024, Introducing Harley-Davidson First
Before CES 2024 officially got underway, Xperi took the opportunity to tout the expansion of its connected car entertainment technologies. DTS AutoStage and HD Radio are being added to more BMW and Ford models, as well as Harley Davidson motorcycles.
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