A Radio Guide To Hurricane Season
(By Mike McVay) During a recent visit to a client radio station in the Deep South, I asked, “What is the most top-of-mind thing for the audience in the fall?” I expected leaves, I got, “Hurricane Season.”
Lessons From A Marketing Genius Who Never Gave Up
(By John Shomby) “If you do the same old thing, then that’s what you become!” So said Mike Veeck, baseball's most off-the-wall marketer, who can teach radio stations a thing or two about taking risks.
Colleen Valkoun Joins Milwaukee Radio Alliance As GM
Milwaukee Radio Alliance has named former iHeartMedia Area President Colleen Valkoun as its new President and General Manager. Valkoun has spent 25 years in broadcast media, previously heading up iHeart's Milwaukee and Madison clusters.
Indianapolis Morning Radio Staple Jim Denny To Retire
After 35 years on-air, Jim Denny has announced he will retire from Cumulus Media's 95.5 WFMS in Indianapolis this December. Denny began his journey with WFMS in 1988 and later formed the Jim & Kevin Show with Kevin Freeman in 1996.
California Rock Radio Icon Dusty Street Dead At 77
The radio industry mourns the loss of pioneering personality Dusty Street, who passed away at the age of 77 over the weekend. Street's career spanned multiple decades and stations, but she is most famous for her work at KROQ and SiriusXM.
Former Y100, KLOS Personality Steve Gaspar Passes Away
Radio talent and entrepreneur Steve Gaspar passed away on October 20, in La Mesa, CA, following a brief illness. Gaspar began his career at KCBQ in San Diego under the mentorship of Buzz Bennett. He subsequently moved to Y-100 in Miami.
Vermont Public Begins New CEO Search As Scott Finn Leaves
Scott Finn, President and CEO of Vermont Public, will be stepping down at the end of the year. This comes nearly six years after he first joined Vermont Public Radio, which later merged with Vermont PBS to form Vermont Public in 2021.
Apple Considering Bringing Ads To In-House Podcasts
Apple is reportedly considering a shift in its podcast strategy by selling ads on its in-house shows. Insiders told Bloomberg the tech giant is contemplating ad sales for podcasts it owns and operates, including shows that are part of its Apple TV lineup.
Amaze Labs Introduces An AI Platform For Podcast Ad Spread
Amaze Media Labs has introduced Trailergram, a new ad product designed to help podcasters acquire and keep a dedicated audience. Utilizing AI targeting, Trailergram displays podcast ads on contextually relevant, high-quality websites.
WDRV’s Sherman and Tingle To Host BFoA’s Chicago Media Mixer
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has released more information about its second Media Mixer in Chicago on November 1 from 6-8p. Following the success of its inaugural event in New York City in July, the sequel aims to provide a valuable networking platform.
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