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| We Found A Great PD Hiding Out In Akron, How Artificial Intelligence Can Supercharge ROI For Your Advertisers |
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| Radio Headlines For Friday 4-28-2017 |
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10 Observations From The NAB Show in Las Vegas  (by John Garziglia) The NAB Show in Las Vegas has morphed into a media extravaganza in which radio plays just a part. Nonetheless, radio broadcasters continue to be exceedingly catered to by the NAB, in sessions and on the exhibit floor. Here are top 10 observations on legal, regulatory and operational issues having been one of the 100,000+ attendees: [read more] |
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We Found A Great PD Hiding Out In Akron  Sue Wilson is the Vice President of Operations for Rubber City Radio in Akron. She has 36 years in the business, 30 of them as a programmer. Today Sue oversees the operations of Classic Rock WONE, News/Talk WAKR, Smooth Jazz WNWV and Country WQMX and programs WQMX. Her GM Thom Mandel tells Radio Ink, "Sue is an amazing leader who just keeps getting better. She hasn't just made us a great Country station. She has made us a great RADIO station." [read more] |
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TODAY IS YOUR DEADLINE!  Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has reflected the significant progress made in the growth and opportunities of and by women in the industry. Hard earned? Absolutely. Enough? In many areas, still no. But what is impressive is that a list of 10 eighteen years ago topped 100 in 2016. DEADLINE TO NOMINATE IS TODAY! [read more] |
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Studio Rule, Regs On FCC’s May Agenda  May 18 will be the next time the FCC holds its regular monthly meeting, and two issues important to radio will be on the agenda. The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would eliminate the main-studio rule, based on it being outdated and unnecessary. And the Commission will consider a Public Notice that would launch a review of the Commission’s media rules and seek comment on what rules should be modified or repealed. [read more] |
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SiriusXM Revenue Up 8% In Q1  The revenue number for the quarter for SiriusXM was $1.3 billion. CEO Jim Meyer said, "Once again, we are demonstrating the scalability and strength of SiriusXM's unique business model and the robust consumer demand for our very special content bundle." [read more] |
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The Fight to Get You To Pay Continues  musicFIRST Coalition President Chris Israel wrote an opinion piece for The Hill this week to champion the latest piece of legislation, "The Fair Play Fair Pay Act," which, if passed, would result in radio stations having to pay to play music. [read more] |
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Passing The Baton  (By Deborah Parenti) There’s nothing quite like going out on a high note, and Entercom’s Steve Fisher, who retires this month, has certainly achieved that. As EVP/CFO, he’s helped grow a well-respected company with a solid financial footing for almost 20 years. [read more] |
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Is Your Past Killing Your Future  (By Eric Rhoads) You’re a busy executive, running or operating a fast-paced radio cluster or group. You’re like the proverbial plate spinner on stage, with plates spinning off of each arm, leg, and from your head and your mouth. Most of my colleagues in the radio industry have been spinning at this pace for years. [read more] |
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How To Keep Everyone On Your Team Happy  (By James Robinson) I asked a good friend who deals with high-performing teams how he keeps everyone on his team happy. His answer: “Keeping everyone on your team happy is as simple as ensuring that each individual knows you are there to help them achieve their personal goals. It’s the small gestures that prove you’re motivated for them to win. [read more] |
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iHeart Shows Elvis Five More Years Of Love  iHeartMedia has renewed the contract with syndicated morning man Elvis Duran. It's a new 5-year deal which will keep Duran at WHTZ-FM in New York City. He's also heard on 80 stations across the country. Duran will also collaborate with iHeart on a several joint ventures and events, including hosting the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in New York City. [read more] |
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Marlins Broadcaster Recovering After Fall  Felo Ramirez is the Spanish-language play-by-play host for Major League Baseball's Florida Marlins. The Miami Herald is reporting the 93-year old is recovering in a Delaware hospital after a fall from the team bus and was bleeding from the back of his head [read more] |
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Mike Scott Is Ready For His Next Challenge  Scott tells Radio Ink his recent position as Market Operations Manager-Brand Manager/PM-drive air personality with Midwest Communications in Lansing, has been eliminated and he's ready to come work for you. Scott has 35 years of major-market experience (primarily in Detroit) but has also worked in Chicago, Cincinnati, Fort Wayne, and Flint. He can be reached at onairmichael@gmail.com. [read more] |
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Breezy New Host For Celebrity Countdown  United Stations Radio Networks announced Thursday that it has struck a deal with air personality Joe Breezy to take over as host of its weekly CHR and Hot AC program Celebrity Top Ten Countdown. The show was formerly hosted by Jackson Blue, whose schedule has become too jammed for him to continue in the role. [read more] |
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Student Broadcasters Get The Grand Tour  Seton Hall University’s student-run WSOU 89.5 FM revamped and expanded its mentoring program this past academic year, a fact made obvious when students Nick Durant and Tim Bonomo were accompanied by WSOU alumnus, mentor and retired WCBS-FM music director Richard Lorenzo to observe the operations of CBS Radio in New York City. [read more] |
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Myers & Beaty The Toast Of The Town  Morning duo Dean Myers and Roger Beaty will celebrate 20 years on the air in Houston on Friday, April 28, and Mayor Sylvester Turner has proclaimed Dean & Rog Day in Houston. The proclamation will be presented to Dean & Rog during their morning show on Friday. [read more] |
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