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"Society has historically favored tall and deep-throated individuals as leaders and authority figures. You and I know that you’re perfect just as you are, but there are hacks to look and sound a little 'bigger' when you speak in public." Rosemary Ravinal shares these hacks in this new column.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America honored three industry leaders at its annual Golden Mic gala on Monday evening, recognizing their contributions to the organization’s mission of supporting broadcasters in need, including former CBS Radio President Dan Mason.

“Through this collaboration, NMC is able to extend its already extensive industry footprint to enable even greater access to our audience segments built on the industry’s most trusted data and most complete view of the consumer,” said Kirsten Cummings, General Manager of Outcomes at Nielsen.

Words of wisdom from great speakers can be transformative. Quotes about public speaking can unlock your potential to change the world with your voice. That’s the power of inspiring quotes, says public speaking coach and veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal.

"While we’re seeing gains in sales management and programming, the data underscores the need for continued growth across leadership roles," says the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting/

As the companies see it, advertisers have an insatiable demand for innovative data offerings to measure performance and guide media campaigns. Strata customers will now have the ability to transact and analyze ad delivery using VALID, VideoAmp’s data and technology engine.

Many of public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal's clients struggle with pre-presentation planning. That’s why she created The Ultimate Speech Presentation Checklist — a 20-point guide that starts with setting your intention before you put pen to paper or your fingers to a keyboard.

What are some of the skills required to excel in a station leadership role today? How does one get the necessary training and skills? These were some of the key questions asked during a TVB webinar that offered women tips and suggestions on what to do if they want to be a General Manager at a broadcast television station.

Nielsen’s “3-minute” update to its PPM audio measurement is here, changing the way radio ratings are calculated. Stations will now receive full credit after just three minutes of listening within a quarter-hour—a shift expected to increase market-level radio audience growth by 24% and boost measurable ad impressions.

Whether it’s a colleague who constantly interjects or a client who disregards your input, handling interruptions with professionalism and poise is essential. To do that you need some tools in your speaker toolbox. Public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal obliges in this column.

A newly released report from Pew Research Center finds that 63% of Americans believe inflation is a very big problem for the country. This is comparable to May 2024. But, it is down from 70% in 2022.

The multilayered roadblocks for Hispanic media are many, and SBS's head was on the attack at a symposium featuring FCC and FTC Commissioners. As far as Raúl Alarcón Jr. is concerned, fairness in getting Hispanic media its share of the ad dollars is paramount. Addressing Nielsen issues is also needed, he said.

The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) has established itself as an entity that trains, mentors, and advocates for freelance and contract-based audio professionals. Now it is stepping forward with data designed to offer a blueprint of just how much these non-employee industry figures should earn.

The Scripps Howard Fund and Scripps Howard Foundation, each nonprofit organizations linked to The E.W. Scripps Co., awarded some $9.8 million to community and journalism programs during 2024, a nearly 10% increase from 2023.

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