As debate continues around the relevance of radio as a music discovery tool, a new survey is exploring why people around the world continue to turn to AM/FM to fulfill their musical needs. The data also shows high levels of engagement with radio compared to streaming. [read more]
Ten months after Beasley Media Group received a warning from the Nasdaq stock market to bring its stock price above the minimum value to remain on the marketplace, the company has taken the first step to a reverse stock split, according to an SEC filing. [read more]
If you're headed to the Queen City for the year's biggest radio sales event and haven't booked your room - today's the day! It's the last day for attendees of the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit to secure a special room rate at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. [read more]
With SiriusXM just days away from finalizing its merger with Liberty Media Corporation, shareholders have approved a plan where Liberty Media will exchange existing SiriusXM shares for new shares in "SplitCo," which will get a new name next month. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) A a flat tire and an enterprising tree service employee led me to wonder: when was the last time one of our salespeople seized the opportunity to create a new, potential customer while going about their daily life? [read more]
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Clickbait, or using intriguing headlines that lead us to click on a link, has been used for generations - long before we were clicking. Advertising pioneer John Caples was using “clickbait” as early as 1927. Why? Because we're all curious! [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) I’m just like all the other dog owners in the world, except I may be worse. At my house, we have a dog named Spiderman. Want to know his real secret? He is one of the best salespeople on Earth. [read more]
At 12:01a, WCBS-AM signed off the air after more than fifty years of delivering news to New York City. There to mark the end of the era was station anchor Wayne Cabot, who recalled the great names that graced the AM over the strains of John Lennon's "Imagine." [read more]
Binnie Media's New Hampshire radio stations actively supported the 41st Annual Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive in downtown Manchester on August 21 and 22. This year’s drive collected more than 1,000 units of blood, exceeding the Red Cross’ goal by 58 units. [read more]
We’re less than a month out from meeting in Cincinnati and Radio Ink is holding one final free sales webinar in our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit series. Join us live on LinkedIn with NuVoodoo CEO and Founder Carolyn Gilbert discussing radio's top verticals. [read more]
Max Media of Hampton Roads is welcoming back Johnny "Johnny D" DeCandido to Fox Sports 1310 (WGH-AM) with The Morning Drive with Johnny D. DeCandido began his career in Hampton Roads in the mid-90s on what was then The Score 1310. [read more]
RAB, BMI, Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, and Xperi, announced the graduation of this year's class of the Rising Through the Ranks program. The 16th annual iteration of Rising Through the Ranks aimed to bolster the skills of women seeking leadership roles. [read more]
Kids are back in school and adults are back from vacations: NOW is the time to raise your sales game so that you can finish the year strong. Of course, every great sale needs to be backed by great programming - and you'll find plenty in the August issue of Radio Ink! [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR BBN is growing with the purchase of a Class A FM serving Roanoke, Va. The RBR+TVBR'sAfternoon Headlines E-mail is first with all of the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Orban has announced the appointment of Kellie Hinkle as its new Software Project Manager. Hinkle is tasked with leading the company's newly formed global audio processing software business unit, with a focus on the OPTIMOD-PCn 1600 software. [read more]
With Georgia Tech's Week 0 upset win over Florida State in Dublin, Ireland, the college football season is off and running, and SiriusXM is set to broadcast a record 97 live games during Opening Week - now through September 2. [read more]
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