Audacy Revenue up 73%
Continuing the trend of radio companies pulling out of a devastating COVID-19 revenue collapse in 2020, Audacy was also up nicely for the months of April, May and June.
Duluth Station Damaged in Fire
Christian radio station WWJC-AM in Duluth was heavily damaged in a fire Sunday, according to Fox 21. Someone driving by at 3AM Sunday noticed smoke in the building and called it in. The TV station says $500,000 worth of damage was done to equipment and $75,000 to the building.
Elder Joins Smiley
KBLA Talk 1580 host Tavis Smiley will interview conservative talker and gubernatorial recall front runner, Larry Elder this morning at 9AM California time on KBLA-AM. Elder will join Smiley for the full hour.
Radio State Of The Union 2021
Two radio consultants in radio are teaming up for a Clubhouse discussion. Mike McVay will join Loyd Ford for Radio State Of The Union 2021 tomorrow at 7PM Eastern. They'll discuss job search, career management, corporate and local radio and the future of the business.
Conservative Host Passes From COVID
Former Florida talk show host Dick Farrel passed away from COVID last week and he's getting bashed online because of his views against the vaccine. He was hospitalized with the virus three weeks ago. Farrel was 65.
I’m Mad As Hell And I’m Not Gonna Take This Anymore
(By Mike McVay) Enough News/Talk radio stations are seeing erosion in the ratings that Managers and Programmers need to question the message that they’re delivering to the audience. They also have to question how the audience is using their stations.
Creating Call-Ins
(By Rick Fink) Ahhh, the good ole call-in. Are you receiving call-ins at your stations? A few, or a lot?
Have You Watched Ted Lasso?
(Randy Lane)“Have you watched Ted Lasso?” I’ve been asked that question numerous times by family members, friends, and clients. Whenever anything creates that much buzz, it’s worth investigating.
Big D & Bubba Find New Home in Tyler
The Big D & Bubba radio show will return to East Texas today. After losing Townsquare affiliate KNUE-FM after 21 years, the Compass syndicated morning show will return to the market on Alpha Media's KKUS-FM. KNUE decided to go with a local morning show last week.
Moving to Mornings
Crista Media's KCMS-FM in Seattle is moving Erica Parkerson and Steve Sunshine from afternoon's to morning drive, beginning Wednesday, September 8. One of the first shows in the new time slot will be a special remembrance of the 20th Anniversary of September 11th.
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