Turn Your Radio Station Into Disney World
(By Mike McVay) Disney has made billions of memories - and dollars - marketing magic at their parks. This is why, when offered, I took advantage of the chance to attend the Disney Institute in Orlando. Here's what I learned.
Jimmy Fallon’s Christmas Gift To Radio? 4 Lessons & A Song
(By John Shomby) It’s no secret that I am a fan of Jimmy Fallon’s excellent connection with his audience. None of this was exemplified better than the marketing and promotion around the release of Jimmy’s latest Christmas song.
10 Ways To Get Your Staff’s Happiness Down To A Science
(Buzz Knight) The Science of Happiness, often referred to as positive psychology, can be a valuable tool for improving employee well-being and productivity. Want to get more from your people? Here are ten practical ways it can be applied:
YouTube Dominates Digital Audio, Finds MARU/Matchbox
The Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Podcast Download Fall 2023 Report surveyed 608 weekly podcast consumers and revealed that YouTube has surpassed other platforms, including Spotify and Apple, in popularity among podcast listeners.
iHeart Restructures Markets Group With Five New Presidents
iHeartMedia has announced a "leadership restructuring" of its Markets Group, to focus on what it refers to as high-growth areas. The latest changes introduce five new Division Presidents to oversee these the company's Region, Metro, and Community divisions.
Massive Layoff Hits Spotify As An Estimated 1,500 Lose Jobs
Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek announced an "organizational change" in a company memo on December 4, which revealed the company's third round of layoffs for the year. The audio streamer is reducing its workforce by approximately 17%.
D.C.’s WMAL Salutes Wounded Troops With Annual Radiothon
Cumulus Media D.C.'s WMAL held its 21st annual Operation Fisher House Radiothon on November 30 and December 1. The event raised more than $413,000 to provide essential housing for families of military members and veterans receiving medical treatment.
Chicago Public Media To Begin CEO Search As Moog Eyes End
Chicago Public Media CEO Matt Moog announced he is leaving his post as soon as the organization can find his replacement. A search for the new CEO is set to begin in early 2024. Moog has led CPM since 2020, with ten years' previous experience on the board.
Lowe’s and Cell Carriers Improve National Radio To 2023 Highs
The holiday boom continues bringing Q4 cash to radio, with Lowe's building the biggest national advertising week of the year. The home improvement giant ran a year-record 96,943 spots from November 27 to December 3, according to Media Monitors.
NAB Adds Quiñones To Government Relations Team
The National Association of Broadcasters is welcoming Ray Quiñones as its new Director of Government Relations. Quiñones' background includes serving as policy advisor for House Energy and Commerce Committee member Rep. Darren Soto.
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