Program directors have enormous responsibilities these days. They must produce the best content in all of audio, because the competition for ears has never been greater. They have to find and teach and massage new local talent. And they surely must help produce a product the sales department can successfully sell, so that fire-breathing GM can be calm, cool, and collected while sending that nice big piece of the cash-flow action back to corporate. Putting together this list every year starts with a nomination, typically from someone who ranks higher in the company than the nominated PD — maybe even the CEO.[read more]
Tuesday at 1 p.m., 20 year media veteran and Veritone SVP Drew Hilles will co-host our first in a series of free webinars. Hilles will reveal new AI tools that will help you and your advertisers increase ROI and campaign measurement. (REGISTER HERE).[read more]
Patrick Communications Broker Greg Guy says the price for WSPZ-AM in Bethesda, Maryland is $2.1 Million. WSPZ-AM is a 5,000 watter during the day and has a 1,000 watt night signal at 570 on the dial. Red Zebra, owned by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, has been selling off all of its radio stations in recent months.[read more]
(By Paul Weyland) As I travel across the country working with broadcast stations, I see a lot of long-term local direct business on the table — business that should be on the books by now but is not. Because it’s still on the table. Money, just sitting there on the table. So why won’t these decision-makers close?[read more]
(By Kelly Orchard) I have my own personal experience with grief and loss, and conversations with my friends in the business revealed that I was not the only one. This is a tough topic to write about, and I do so with unconditional compassion for those who have suffered the greatest loss anyone can imagine.[read more]
(By Bob McCurdy) There was an Automotive News article earlier this week titled “Marketers Call for Less Car, More Heart” that detailed how several auto manufacturers sought to appeal to consumer emotions. A few thoughts came to mind after reading this article...[read more]
The New York Post has the details about the lawsuit that was filed on Friday. PayPal says Pandora's new blue “P,” damages its business because customers are mistakenly opening the wrong app on their phones and has interfered dramatically with PayPal users' experience. [read more]
Dr. Nino Japaridze comes to Edison Research to fill the new role of Vice President for Public Affairs Research. Japaridze will be based in Washington, DC, and lead Edison’s public affairs and international research practice, delivering strategic insights to public and private sector clients, and international media and development organizations.[read more]
Matthew “Doughboy” Florence is loading up the truck and making the move from Albuquerque to Southern California for a June 1 start at Rhythmic CHR station KVYB/103.3 The Vibe. Florence will be the station’s PD and afternoon personality.[read more]
Emma Villanueva is the new Community Engagement Manager at WBGL in Champaign, IL. Emma joins the station after graduating from Cedarville University earlier in May with a degree in Broadcasting and Digital Media.[read more]
Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author, Dave Ramsey, again sold out his Smart Money event, this time in Orlando on May 18 at First Baptist Orlando.[read more]
Thanks to Greg Merrill of Media Services Group for sending in this classic of himself from 1974 at KBLW-AM in Logan, Utah. The station was locally owned by a family at the time. We'd love to see your classic photo. Send us YOUR classic photo to
edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
Does your company or station have a news item you'd like us to run in our morning headlines? Do you have a news tip we need to investigate? Is someone being promoted at your station you'd like to recognize? Send all the details to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
The latest issue of Radio Ink Magazine is out. Katz Media Group CEO Mark Gray is our cover story and our Special Report is The Best Program Directors in America. Of course the issue is over-flowing with content to help you sell more, manager better and program stronger at your radio station. To subscribe - CLICK HERE.[read more]
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Program directors have enormous responsibilities these days. They must produce the best content in all of audio, because the competition for ears has never been greater. They have to find and teach and massage new local talent. And they surely must help produce a product the sales department can successfully sell, so that fire-breathing GM can be calm, cool, and collected while sending that nice big piece of the cash-flow action back to corporate. Putting together this list every year starts with a nomination, typically from someone who ranks higher in the company than the nominated PD — maybe even the CEO.
Tuesday at 1 p.m., 20 year media veteran and Veritone SVP Drew Hilles will co-host our first in a series of free webinars. Hilles will reveal new AI tools that will help you and your advertisers increase ROI and campaign measurement. 
Patrick Communications Broker Greg Guy says the price for WSPZ-AM in Bethesda, Maryland is $2.1 Million. WSPZ-AM is a 5,000 watter during the day and has a 1,000 watt night signal at 570 on the dial. Red Zebra, owned by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, has been selling off all of its radio stations in recent months.
(By Paul Weyland) As I travel across the country working with broadcast stations, I see a lot of long-term local direct business on the table — business that should be on the books by now but is not. Because it’s still on the table. Money, just sitting there on the table. So why won’t these decision-makers close?
(By Kelly Orchard) I have my own personal experience with grief and loss, and conversations with my friends in the business revealed that I was not the only one. This is a tough topic to write about, and I do so with unconditional compassion for those who have suffered the greatest loss anyone can imagine.
(By Bob McCurdy) There was an Automotive News article earlier this week titled “Marketers Call for Less Car, More Heart” that detailed how several auto manufacturers sought to appeal to consumer emotions. A few thoughts came to mind after reading this article...
Dr. Nino Japaridze comes to Edison Research to fill the new role of Vice President for Public Affairs Research. Japaridze will be based in Washington, DC, and lead Edison’s public affairs and international research practice, delivering strategic insights to public and private sector clients, and international media and development organizations.
Matthew “Doughboy” Florence is loading up the truck and making the move from Albuquerque to Southern California for a June 1 start at Rhythmic CHR station KVYB/103.3 The Vibe. Florence will be the station’s PD and afternoon personality.
Emma Villanueva is the new Community Engagement Manager at WBGL in Champaign, IL. Emma joins the station after graduating from Cedarville University earlier in May with a degree in Broadcasting and Digital Media.
Nationally syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author, Dave Ramsey, again sold out his Smart Money event, this time in Orlando on May 18 at First Baptist Orlando.
Thanks to Greg Merrill of Media Services Group for sending in this classic of himself from 1974 at KBLW-AM in Logan, Utah. The station was locally owned by a family at the time. We'd love to see your classic photo. Send us YOUR classic photo to
Does your company or station have a news item you'd like us to run in our morning headlines? Do you have a news tip we need to investigate? Is someone being promoted at your station you'd like to recognize? Send all the details to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at 
The latest issue of Radio Ink Magazine is out. Katz Media Group CEO Mark Gray is our cover story and our Special Report is The Best Program Directors in America. Of course the issue is over-flowing with content to help you sell more, manager better and program stronger at your radio station. To subscribe - 
