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Marketers Show Marked Confidence In AM/FM Advertising

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A new report suggests that the advertising industry is heading towards a robust growth period, marked by increased spending, strategic brand investment, and innovative uses of AI, with advertisers experiencing more confidence in backing AM/FM budgets.
Mike McVay

Finding Your Spark Of Spontaneity

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(By Mike McVay) If I asked you what’s missing from radio, you’d probably have a lot of answers, and rightly so. High up on my own list, you'll find spontaneity. When something unexpected happens, the right actions can make your radio station a destination.
John Shomby

Four Lessons From The Superstar and The Airport

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(By John Shomby) If you’ve ever caught a flight in or out of Nashville International Airport, you know that live music is an integral part of the experience. “BNA Live” is an airport initiative used to highlight the live music that’s made Nashville the “Music City.”
Buzz Knight

Three Traits On The Path To Success

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(By Buzz Knight) As I have wonderful opportunities talking to so many talented people for my Takin A Walk podcast, I often think about and discuss with them the traits that allow them to find the path to success.
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Bentonville’s KOBV Brings Community Radio to Walmart Country

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In the hometown of Walmart, you’ll find a shipping container revamped to look like a mid-80s boom box. Inside the container is KOBV, Bentonville, Arkansas's community radio station, broadcasting music 24/7 to the local community and streaming worldwide.
KRRV Melissa Frost and Pat Cloud

Stations From Coast To Coast Show Radio Cares For St. Jude

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Whether it's radio's largest companies or independent community broadcasters, stations across the United States have spent the past few weeks raising millions of dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Here are some of the latest additions to the tally:
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Veritonic Teams With Adjust For Mobile Device Measurement

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Veritonic has announced a new collaboration with measurement and analytics firm Adjust. Via advanced integration, Veritonic can now enhance its audio attribution capabilities with automated and detailed in-app conversion data from mobile devices.
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Radio Advertising Feeds Fast Food Restaurant Success

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A recent Nielsen Scarborough study highlights a significant opportunity for fast food restaurants to better target their core demographic through radio advertising. As an industry that leans heavily into TV marketing, quick-service restaurants are missing out.
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Binnie Media’s Maine Goal: Raise Money For Kids In Need

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Binnie Media's 19th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon brought in an impressive sum for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. From March 14 to 16, Portland's 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf helped raise $455,226 in donations.

Radio’s Top Advertisers Look Familiar As Spring Brings Old Friends

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Progressive Insurance continued its relentless domination of the national radio advertising market in a week that saw three familiar names return to the top five. Media Monitors data saw NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service drop off the list, following the Oscars.

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KLOS Afternoon Icon Geno Michelini Dead At 77

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Los Angeles radio is mourning the loss of Theodore Eugene Dunmire, best known on-air as Geno Michelini, who passed away on March 2. Michelini was a key part of KLOS's history, known for his catchphrase "How Ya Doin?" and his "Bang The Drum" weekend kickoff.
Vinny Marino

Vinny Marino To Program For Pamal’s Vermont Operations

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Pamal Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Vinny Marino as the Operations Manager and Program Director for its Catamount cluster in Vermont. Marino, the former Program Director at WXKC in Erie, PA, has programmed in New York City and Chicago.
David Anderson

Austin Radio Staple David Anderson Dies Following Cancer Battle

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Longtime Austin radio personality David Anderson passed away last Tuesday at 73 due to cancer. Anderson's career spanned more than four decades in Texas broadcasting. He is also being remembered for his volunteer work and deep commitment to philanthropy.
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SiriusXM Revokes American Express Credit Under Pay Push

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As SiriusXM pushes for more paying subscribers across its satellite and streaming offerings, American Express users are getting bad news. Starting in May, SiriusXM will be removing itself from the credit card's "Digital Entertainment Credit Program."
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TM Studios Brings Classic WLS Jingle Back To Chicago

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One of radio's most memorable sonic logos of all time has new life. TM Studios unveiled a new jingle package for Cumulus Media's 94.7 WLS-AM, revitalizing the Chicagoland station's iconic 5-note melody first recorded in the 1960s and heard in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
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Westwood One Brings March Madness To SiriusXM

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With Selection Sunday days away, SiriusXM has readied its roster for 2024 NCAA March Madness, featuring live play-by-play broadcasts of the entire NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and key games of the Women's Basketball Championship.

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