Best-selling business author and in-demand speaker Tim Sanders joins the lineup at Radio Ink's Convergence May 18-19. "Tim has always been five steps ahead when it comes to digital marketing," Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads says. "He is not only a master Twitter-er, author, and adviser to the tech world, he understands radio's need for practical solutions that will generate income, and he is planning to rock our world with his insights." |
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The local television industry experienced 23.2 percent growth in 2010 and achieved over-the-air revenues of $19.4 billion, according to this year's first edition of BIA/Kelsey's quarterly Investing In Television Market Report. The BIA/Kelsey report says in 2011 television revenues will dip because it is a non-election year, but rise again in 2012. BIA/Kelsey reported local television stations earned $450 million from digital and mobile advertising in 2010 and estimates that number will climb to $890 million by 2015. |
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Shortform.com co-founder and veteran radio programmer, Denise Oliver, will present the best ideas in the industry at the end of the first day's agenda. Oliver has gathered creative ideas from top innovators in radio and related technology for a provocative look at radio's future 5 to 10 years from now in "Brainstorming the Future" What If?" |
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Natural disasters happen, there's nothing you can do to stop them. The radio industry can be very proud of their brothers and sisters in Alabama today. The life-saving coverage they provided their local communities after a devastating and destructive tornado was award-winning. While many in the community searched for a safe place away from the hazardous weather, radio station personnel from all over the state were at their battle stations, risking their own lives, broadcasting live. |
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Your night guy doesn't make a lot of money so when his car broke down you let him drive the station van home. Much to your surprise you see the van on the front page of the paper the next day. Your night guy was drinking, drove the van and got into an accident killing the other driver. What is your responsibility overall? What is your responsibility to your employee? We address that tragic possibility with John Garziglia in our "Ask the Attorney" segment for this week. |
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25 year old Antonio Johnson is in custody after a police chase that ended with the man driving his truck right into the building that houses radio station WSSC in Sumter, South Carolina. One man, a woman and two children were injured in the crash. Johnson was also injured. |
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The team at the Conclave has announced its agenda for the 36th annual Learning Conference. The 2011 Conclave will be held July 13-16 at the Doubletree Park Place in Minneapolis. Over 40 sessions within 7 different topic tracks will make up the 2010 learning experience. New this year: The TalenTrak! TalenTrak is a special learning track designed especially for air talents in all dayparts and in all formats! |
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With power out, no television and no Internet, local radio in Birmingham, Alabama and other small markets came to the rescue. And for those of you disgruntled former radio dinosaurs who continue to mock the NAB and Radio Ink who are behind the chip in cell phone idea, this one's for you. Using their battery operated radios and the iHeartradio app local residents were kept apprised of the situation and are now doing the same trying to pick up the pieces. |
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In response to local tv and radio broadcasters' extensive coverage of the series of tornadoes that have devastated parts of the country, NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith issued the following statement: "NAB salutes our radio and television station colleagues in the Midwest and South for breaking news coverage of devastating tornadoes that have caused so much human tragedy. |
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The Federal Communications Commission has named Tammy Sun to be Director of Communications & Neil Grace to be Press Secretary to Chairman Julius Genachowski. Sun will direct all communications for the FCC. Grace will work in coordination with Sun to manage media relations on behalf of Chairman Genachowski. |
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Premiere Networks and Ryan Seacrest have announced the launch of Direct From Hollywood, a new national weekday vignette for entertainment radio stations. From the inside story on American Idol to breaking news from Hollywood, Seacrest takes listeners behind the velvet rope and gives them the scoop on their favorite stars. |
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Sunday May 1st and Monday May 2nd, John Batchelor will broadcast from Poland as he attends the annual commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz. Every year tens of thousands of Christians and Jews have gathered there under the notorious "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign. |
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The proof is in the ratings. Find out why the new "Cool AC" format inspires huge listener loyalty with the money demo! Read more. |
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Radio Ink debuts the Mighty Red II, bringing back the little HD radio with mighty HD sound. New features on the Mighty Red II include Artist Experience -- cover art, artist info, and more -- onscreen ads that can be synced with audio, Live Pause, and song and ad Bookmarking. It's a great gift for clients to show them what's really possible with HD Radio. Click the headline to order now. |
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PastBlast, the new iPad app from Radio Ink is available now in the Apple App Store. Historical audio, photos, and more from every era of radio's history, with navigation through a beautiful, fully equipped retro radio studio. Click the headline to see it, or get it here. |
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April 18: Cover interview: Townsquare Media CEO Steven Price
