ZIPping Through the Data
(By Marc Greenspan) We recently ran across an article from the Christian Music Broadcasters that preached the value of using your ZIP codes - specifically, a station’s database. Let’s assume (yes, a dangerous word) that you have a robust listener database.
iHeart’s Thea Mitchem Honored For Trailblazing Role In Radio
On March 9, Women In Radio honored iHeartMedia EVP of Programming Thea Mitchem with its Trailblazer Award at WIR's 8th Annual Conference. She was presented with the award after a fireside chat with Ivy Riveria of New York City's Power 105.1 (WWPR).
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff Takes Radio Reins In Denver
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has elevated NFL executive Kevin Demoff to President of Team and Media Operations. In his new role, Demoff will oversee KSE’s broadcast assets, including four Denver radio stations and the Altitude Sports Network.
Storied NYC Jazz Radio Personality Rob Crocker Dead At 78
Known for his three-decade tenure at WBGO in New York City, jazz radio host Rob Crocker passed away on March 7. Crocker was also a famed part of the Tokyo radio scene, where he introduced Japanese audiences to jazz during his live all-night radio show.
Columbus’ WWCD Replacement Ends Abruptly After 36 Days
It was billed as 'A Better Alternative,' but now the Columbus, OH, FM frequency formerly hosting WWCD has exited the genre after five weeks. Delmar Communications and ICS Communications' 93X (WXGT) is now My 92.9, carrying an Oldies format, as of March 8.
Erick Erickson Adds Three New Markets Under Cox Media Group
Conservative talker Erick Erickson is expanding his range to three more Cox Media Group stations across the eastern half of the US. Originating from Atlanta's WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB-FM), Erickson is being added to midday slots in Ohio, Oklahoma, and Florida.
Funkmaster Flex, Charlie Wilson Join National Black Radio Hall
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2024 Class, honoring a diverse array of individuals and programs that have influenced the American radio landscape, fostering social change, empowering communities, and celebrating Black Culture.
OUT NOW: Celebrating 50 Years of NYC’s WBLS
Radio Ink’s March issue celebrates monumental achievements by the industry’s Black trailblazers. Look inside for Radio’s African American Future Leaders, a celebration of 50 years of WBLS, an interview with Aduacy’s Skip Dillard, and more!
Audacy’s Idil Cakim: Radio Vital To Sway Gen Z, Multicultural Votes
Over-the-air radio plays a crucial role in providing reach to voters that TV and digital can’t. Radio Ink sat down with Audacy SVP of Research and Insights Idil Cakim to discuss recent Nielsen findings every candidate will need.
Radio Celebrates International Women’s Day
From the US' largest radio operator to college radio, stations across the country are banding together to recognize the invaluable and irreplaceable contributions of women to the industry for International Women's Day and Women’s History Month.
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