In Virginia Beach, St. Jude Giving Takes Flight With The Eagle
Max Media Hampton Roads' 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) held its 31st annual St. Jude radiothon. The country station and its listeners generated $220,313.00 throughout the two-day event, for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Nielsen: Radio Is Essential To Reach Black Audiences
On December 12, Nielsen released its latest 2023 Audio Today report, focusing on the Black community. This report underscores radio's enduring relevance and effectiveness as a medium in accessing and engaging Black consumers in the US, with unmatchable reach.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Holiday Weekend Blitz(en)
(By Paige Nienaber, of course) People who have enjoyed the excitement of a Springsteen concert know that part of the experience is the pacing. It’s relentless with few interruptions. When one song ends, the band either goes right into the next song.
When You Go From Great Call To No Call, Try This
(By Chris Stonick) You had a GREAT first call. This client is a slam dunk! You told your manager that this will close - 100%! That first call should have been videoed for a “How to do a first call!” You got great notes, wrote a killer ad, and now… nothing.
Syndicated Host Tino Cochino Talks Mental Health
(By Randy Lane) Mental health goes well beyond big matters like depression, panic attacks, and eating disorders. Most of us deal with relationship issues (partners, children, parents, work), financial woes, social isolation, and anxiety.
KCRW Desperately Dodging Layoffs After Strikes Cut Revenue
In Santa Monica, NPR affiliate KCRW is staring down the barrel of layoffs to end 2023 in the face of a significant budget shortfall. In response to a projected $3 million deficit, KCRW began offering voluntary buyouts to its employees last week.
KLUC Host’s 12 Days On A Scaffold Pays Off For Kids In Vegas
Audacy Las Vegas' 98.5 KLUC wrapped its Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive after a record year for community generosity. Buchanan, stationed atop a 30-foot scaffold for 12 days, helped fill 42 Coca-Cola trucks with toys and 7,774 bikes and raised $802,389.
CSS ‘Capes’ 2023 With Annual Talent Superhero Awards
The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the recipients of the 2023 Talent Superhero Awards. This annual accolade is bestowed upon radio managers excelling in the recruitment, development, and engagement of top talent within their teams and markets.
SiriusXM’s NFL Radio Tackles Football Talk With Active Players
SiriusXM has announced an innovative new show on its NFL Radio channel, hosted by active NFL players. The Players’ Point will air Tuesday nights with Miami Dolphins RB Alec Ingold, Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Allen Robinson, and tight end Colin Thompson.
KUT’s Sylvia Ponce-Carson To Retire At Year’s End
Sylvia Ponce-Carson, Deputy General Manager of Austin's KUT and KUTX Public Media, is retiring after 22 years at the station and a 30-year career in public media. Ponce-Carson joined KUT in January 2002 when it was a hybrid news and music station.
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