Seacrest Syndicated In Saudi Arabia
Middle East and North Africa region broadcaster MBC Group is adding On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest to MBC LOUD FM, Saudi Arabia's first CHR format station, via Premiere Networks.
Women’s World Series Roster Set On Westwood One
Cumulus Media's Westwood One has released its broadcast plans for the NCAA Women's College World Series starting June 1. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in a double-elimination format to determine the champion ending either June 8 or 9.
Proving The Power Of AM Radio in Emergencies
As the fight for AM radio's place in the auto dashboard continues, we talk with Cromwell Media's Rob Nichols. Rob is News Director at Cromwell's Owensboro, KY cluster, and worked there during an ice storm in 2009 that left many in the area without power.
NAB: Media Need Clear Vision For A.I.
In a Monday post on the NAB Amplify blog, artificial intelligence's role in media is put under a microscope as to how it could and should affect the future of radio. Generative AI is already providing more tools to traditional media's competitors.
Ex Wanted In Utah Host’s Murder Extradited To US
Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, the man accused of killing Hispanic radio host Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, has been extradited from Mexico to Utah. Ramos, known on-air at La Mas Picosita KMRI-AM as Gaby Ramos, was shot and killed in her sister's home in 2021.
Can Your Prospect Even Say Yes?
(By Pat Bryson) I believe that 85-90% of the time we don't close business it is because we are talking to a person who can say no, but can't say yes. I call that person, Mr. Not-So-Big. Getting to the yes person can be difficult.
9 Factors To Crack the Code of Price Sensitivity
(By Alec Drake) In the highly competitive sales world, understanding price sensitivity is crucial for radio sales managers to navigate negotiations, create compelling proposals, meet customer needs, and close the right business for optimal revenue results.
Bed Bath & Bankrupt: The Risk Of Constant Coupons
(By Rick Fink) Bed Bath & Beyond's recent bankruptcy is a lesson in Marketing 101. Yes, discounting and couponing can be an effective marketing strategy, but too much of it, and business can suffer! Let's look at BB&B's demise.
The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
(By Mike McVay) The song by Timbuk 3 says it best and I’ve seen it. Despite the bemoaning of not having a supposed “Farm Team,” there is a bright future for radio in regard to talent, programming, sales, and engineering/technical.
9 Damn Good Reasons To Buy Radio Advertising Now
(By Loyd Ford) Every morning, advertisers think about how they will attract more customers to their brand. They don’t want to be sold something. “Those days are over,” an advertiser recently said. “We want to discover what really works for us.”
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
