FCC Confirms Maximum $2.3M Fine For Two NYC Pirates
The Federal Communications Commission has affirmed two Forfeiture Orders against individuals operating illegal FM radio stations. The orders, the first to be issued under the PIRATE Act, come with a record fine for a couple in Queens, NY.
How To Impress A Hard Person To Impress
(By Pat Bryson) If I called a random client on your list, what would they tell me about you? Are you their "go-to person" for marketing? If not, take a lesson from Julie at Neiman Marcus Las Vegas.
If Elon Musk Were Your Sales Manager, Here’s 5 Things He’d Do
(By Loyd Ford) If you like, dislike, or are confused by Elon Musk, there is little question that he is creating amazing innovation and creating Earth-shaking value in a variety of important areas.
How To Reel In ‘The Big One’
(By Rick Fink) Fishing is very much like advertising sales. Are you fishing just to catch some fish, or are you trying to land the BIG ONE? And, how do you know when it’s a BIG ONE?
Don’t Be Scared Of Halloween
(By Mike McVay) Halloween is the second largest holiday of the year in the United States. Americans spend an estimated $6 Billion annually on the holiday, which opens the door to lots of revenue options on-air and off.
Is It Really Content… Or Something Else?
(By John Shomby) When I work with new artists, one of the first things I do to get to know them is to ask the question, “What is your story?” – and I get a very interesting answer because they are TELLING their STORY.
AI Has Potential; Have You Harnessed It?
(By Buzz Knight) I’m excited to be moderating a session at the 2023 NAB Show New York next week with an esteemed group of individuals. The panel is called "AI for Radio: Navigating Opportunities Across Operations."
Veritonic Cooks Up Analytics For ‘Baked-In’ Audio Ads
Veritonic has unveiled a new feature allowing clients to measure the effectiveness of embedded audio ads through pixel-based brand lift metrics, adding to study of over-the-air and low-impression campaigns.
60-Year Radio Vet Ronnie Kaye Fired For Indigenous Day Remark
Ronnie Kaye revealed his termination from Oklahoma City's 92.5 KOMA on Sunday. The 84-year-old, who has spent more than 60 years on-air, stated that he was let go for a comment made during his show on October 9.
Audacy’s 10th ‘We Can Survive’ Event Raises Big Funds For AFSP
Audacy marked the 10th anniversary of its We Can Survive concert with a star-studded event on the East Coast, generating more than $600,000 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with performances by Maroon 5, OneRepublic, and Kelly Clarkson.















