Broadcast Radio: Bridging the ‘STEM’ Gap In Rural America
Here's some fresh research from the University of North Texas that confirms what many in Washington, D.C., have been saying for the last several years. "Radio stations partnering with libraries offer a unique solution for bringing STEM education to low-income rural areas."
J Niice and Julian to host morning drive On B96
CBS Radio’s WBBM-FM Chicago announce J Niice & Julian On The Radio as the new morning show on B96, Chicago’s #1 Hit Music Station. ...
WW1, NextRadio Team For Interactive Audience Measurement
Westwood One and NextRadio have partnered to roll out what they say is "the first and largest interactive audience measurement tool of over-the-air FM radio." This means "old-school broadcast radio" can now deliver the same insights on audience, engagement, clicks to retail, and more as digital advertising, they say.
Conexión Thalia Radio Show added in key markets
Cumulus Media Networks announced that Conexión Thalia Radio Show, the popular lifestyle and music program hosted by international Latina recording artist Thalia, will launch...
What’s WW1’s New Operational Structure?
Cumulus Media's Westwood One arm has shifted its operational structure through a department realignment and a new SVP/Ops
A Winning Week At Radio For This Retailer
With under two weeks to go before Santa Claus heads out on his sleigh and Hanukkah candles being lit for the final time on Tuesday, holiday shopping has reached full tilt -- or has it yet to peak? Multiple reports of light traffic at major retailers was gathered by RBR+TVBR across the weekend, with activity picking up but still moderate at such stores as Target on Sunday. To give their stores a boost, one big retailer used radio to lure in customers.
Pandora files $100 million IPO
Wall Street is proving to be receptive to IPOs in 2011 and Pandora is stepping up to claim some of that cash. The online radio-like service has filed to go public with the sale of $100 million of stock. The SEC
Dial Global’s Cooper Lawrence appears on The Today Show
Cooper Lawrence will be on The Today Show today, talking about teens and texting. Forget about passing notes in study hall; some teens are...
Journal debuts two HD2 channels in Omaha
Journal Broadcast Group/Omaha launched ESPN HD on KEZO 92.3 HD2 and ESPN Deportes on KSRZ 104.5 HD2. Director of Operations Mark Todd said that...
Beasley Bids Adieu To Its CRO
The company's Chief Revenue Officer since the start of 2015 was let go by the radio broadcasting company last week. A personal note on this individual's Facebook page confirmed chatter that emerged late Friday that a change had been made at Beasley, with the elimination of the job position.
Arson blamed in NC station fire
Arson is being blamed for the Friday fire that destroyed a Morganton, NC radio station WCIS-AM (2/4/08 RBR #23). John Whisnant Jr., a three-time...
A Call To Stand Up and Stand Out
Sometimes, paving the road to future success requires a look back at what made a product desirable for years, or decades. Veteran radio programming consultant Clark Smidt believes much of what worked for radio station owners in the 1960s and 1970s still applies today. In his view, many of the owners of radio stations today are prime candidates for a trip back to the past to ensure a formidable future.