OUT NOW: Meet Radio’s Next Leaders
If you think, "No young people want to work in radio anymore," do yourself a favor - read this month's Radio Ink cover-to-cover on December 11, featuring the BEA's Heather Birks, our 30 and Under Superstars, and The Radio Fam's Marie LeMaitre.
Does Your Station Need A ‘Spotify Wrapped’?
If you've been on social media in the last week, you've undoubtedly seen the yearly deluge of Spotify Wrapped posts, where the streamer offers users a personalized summary of their year in audio. But should you create something similar for your station or brand?
Women to Watch: Grace Agostino
(By Charese Fruge') Grace Agostino is the VP of Network Sales at Nueva Network, working with national brands and agencies. Starting in the industry as a sales assistant in 1996, Grace now delivers multicultural solutions to a monthly audience of 20 million.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Left On Ho-Ho-Hold
(By Paige Nienaber, of course) First, if you haven’t listened to my podcast, “Three Radio Promotions In Three Minutes,” give it a spin. (Available where all podcasts and Men’s intimate wear are sold.)
AC Director Emily Boldon To Leave CMG At Year’s End
Cox Media Group Director of Adult Contemporary and Hot AC Emily Boldon announced she is leaving the company at the end of the year. Boldon shared the news on Facebook, discussing her time at CMG Atlanta, where she also served as cluster OM.
Dove Brings Alpha Peace In Portland Market Manager Transition
After a year as Managing Partner at a Portland marketing firm, Former iHeartMedia Region President Robert Dove is rejoining radio. Dove is joining Alpha Media Portland as Market Manager, as current manager Lisa Decker prepares for retirement at 2023's end.
Rochester’s WXXI To Find New CEO As Silverstein Retires
WXXI Public Media CEO Norm Silverstein will retire in 2024 after almost thirty years of leading the Rochester operator. The group contains WXXI-AM, WXXI-FM, and WXXO. The WXXI Board of Trustees are beginning a national search for his successor.
Boston’s Joe Castiglione To Be Honored By Baseball Hall
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Boston Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione is 2024's winner of the Ford C. Frick Award. This award, given for excellence in baseball broadcasting, honors the veteran play-by-play caller's 41 seasons.
Dan Bongino Extends With Westwood One In Multi-Year Deal
After speculation over whether he would return to Cumulus Media at the end of his contract, Dan Bongino has re-signed with Westwood One. Bongino famously railed against Cumulus' vaccine requirement, which was lifted back in May.
Chris Brunt Joins Jacobs Media As Digital Director
As Jacobs Media and its app development wing, jācapps, have announced the addition of Chris Brunt as Director of Digital and Revenue Generation. The hiring comes as Seth Resler is departing the company to pursue other interests, leaving a consultancy option open.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
