Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Q1 Promo Bonanza
(By Paige Nienaber) In one of my first Radio Ink pieces, I referred to Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets and how these are great prizes. I might have added, “So for God’s sake don’t waste them with some lame digital entry methodology.”
Don’t Miss These 5 Biggest Sales Opportunities Of 2024
(By Loyd Ford) Life is full of opportunities if we learn to recognize them. My dad used to say, “Luck is where preparation and practice meet opportunity.” In 2024, our five biggest opportunities will start with us and where we lay our focus regularly.
Radio’s (Actually) Secret Weapon
(By Marc Greenspan) What are Radio's greatest strengths? Reach, frequency, and immediacy are typically the first to come to mind. But there's one secret strength Radio has that other media do not and cannot have.
After Nine Years, Knoepke Back To Lead Townsquare Rochester
Former Market Manager Shannon Knoepke has returned to radio after two years at an agency to serve as Townsquare Media Rochester's Market President, overseeing ten signals. The cluster also includes four stations in Faribault/Owatonna.
Cumulus Dallas Expands WBAP To FM Band; Bolsters News Team
Cumulus Media Dallas is adding its AM News/Talk WBAP to the FM band. As of January 3, WBAP will simulcast on 93.3, which was previously Hot AC Hot 93.3. In the same spirit of growth, the cluster is adding four seasoned news professionals to its staff.
NAFB Names Colleen Callahan As Interim Executive Director
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has appointed Colleen Callahan as its interim executive director. She will assume her role from the NAFB's Platte City, MO office. Colleen Callahan steps into the role vacated by Tom Brand, who retired at the end of 2023.
NAB Opens 2024 Crystal Radio Awards Submission Window
The National Association of Broadcasters has opened the 2024 Crystal Radio Awards entry window. The Crystals will again honor ten exemplary stations that have demonstrated a profound commitment to their local communities.
In Northern Illinois, Charles Van Horn Takes New Rochelle Role
Rochelle Broadcasting Company is welcoming Charles Van Horn as its new News Director. Van Horn, who previously served as News Director and Morning Show Host for Shaw Local Radio in Peru, IL, is taking over from the retiring Jeff Leon.
Podcast Ad Rates Finish The Year On A 10% Drop From 2022
Libsyn has released its final Podcast Advertising Rates for 2023. These insights, derived from sales data across AdvertiseCast’s network of thousands of shows, show that while December ended the year on a surge, rates still fell well behind the previous year.
Scott Masteller Joins Beasley To Lead Philadelphia’s Fanatic
Scott Masteller is leaving Hearst Communications Baltimore's WBAL NewsRadio to join Beasley Media Group as Program Director for 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia. Masteller brings more than four decades of on-air and managerial experience to the role.
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