CES Producer Karen Chupka Moves To NAB As Events Leader
The NAB has officially announced trade show industry leader Karen Chupka as the new Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events. Chupka brings more than 30 years of experience from the Consumer Technology Association.
From Aspen To Azerbaijan, Apple Tracks ‘The Pirate of Prague’
Apple TV+ has disclosed the anticipated launch date for its latest original podcast, The Pirate of Prague. Over eight episodes, journalist Joe Nocera will recount the tale of the Czech charmer Viktor Kožený, who hijacked Aspen's elite.
Josh Horowitz’s ‘Happy Sad Confused’ Gets Rewatch Spinoff
Entertainment journalist Josh Horowitz, known for the Happy Sad Confused podcast, is starting a spinoff series, Watch-a-Long. Filmmakers will join Horowitz to revisit and discuss one of their movies in real time.
Sierra H Adds Valdez as APD and Lynch For Middays In Phoenix
Sierra H. Broadcasting has made two additions to its Phoenix team with the hirings of programming veteran Eric Valdez and area-native Lindsay Lynch. Valdez will serve as Assistant Program Director for KZCE and KAJM, while Lynch will take KZCE middays.
Brittany Brave and Just Ben Join Jade At Miami’s Hits 97.3
Cox Media Group Miami has announced that Just Ben and comedian Brittany Brave will be joining Jade Alexander for mornings on Hits 97.3 (WFLC). Alexander has been a solo act since she rejoined WFLC at the beginning of the year.
Edison and Amazon Find Five ‘Megatrends’ For Digital Audio
Edison Research started November by revealing five new "megatrends" in the audio marketing space that will play key roles in 2024 and beyond. The information was collected and defined in partnership with Amazon Ads, to show audio’s importance to advertisers.
A Note From RBR+TVBR Editor Adam Jacobson
On November 15, the broadcast media industry’s most recognized and respected executives will gather in one venue for a limited-seating VIP event that’s unparalleled when it comes to thought leadership, business intelligence, and actionable insights.
Getting Past ‘We’ve Always Done It This Way’
(By Pat Bryson) I was on a market visit with one of my stations a few weeks ago. We were discussing how to sell a sports team whose games we carry. Traditional sponsorship offered the choice of day games or night games. Take your pick or buy both.
What Would George Costanza Do?
(By Loyd Ford) Every seller does this. They convince themselves they shouldn’t do the thing. Not now. Maybe later. This is not the time. The client might say no. We convince ourselves not to.
Shout It From The Roof: Radio is Still a REACH Medium
(By Marc Greenspan) We all know that radio is a Reach and Frequency medium. When was the last time you bragged about radio’s strength in REACHING target consumers? Do you shy away from the advertiser who says “I don’t buy radio”?
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
