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Shel Israel, author of top social networking book Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods and a leading social media consultant, joins the lineup at Radio Ink's Convergence 11, set for May 18-19 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus in Mountain View, CA. He's set to speak at Convergence about "Why Broadcast Radio Should Join the Social Media Conversation," looking at the opportunities for radio in this fast-expanding and ever more influential media arena. |
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Radio One says its core radio revenues for the second quarter 2011 are pacing up mid to high single digits compared to the same period in 2010. CEO Alfred Liggins said: "Q2 is historically our biggest quarter for radio revenues, so it is encouraging that we are pacing strongly compared to prior year. May and June pacings have been strengthening over the past few weeks and both months are now pacing up double-digits. This data is helpful in the context of the full year guidance that we have previously provided, and which we continue to affirm." |
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Radio Ink is proud to announce the very first Radio Ink Digital Media Awards to recognize excellence in digital media from radio and online radio. It's the first award of its kind to highlight the innovative thinkers in our industry. We are very excited to be able to honor those who have done so much to push the envelope in our business. And we look forward to debating over who are the most innovative minds in the radio industry. |
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In a recent Radio Ink article Katz Radio President Mark Gray said radio does a very poor job of promoting itself. We thought that was an interesting statement made by someone in a position to know. So, we went around the the industry, talking to other people in a position to know, and asked them if they also believed we, as an industry, were not out there enough tooting our own horn. Those interviews will appear in the April 4th issue of Radio Ink magazine featuring Cumulus CEO Lew Dickey on the cover. |
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When it announced plans to sell off 34 year old KUSF back in January the University of San Fransisco set off a series of events, perhaps, it was not expecting. Station volunteers have been rallying and protesting and raising money every since to try to keep the community station on the air. The plan was to change the delivery method of KUSF to online only and sell the station. It's become a bit of a headache, to say the least, for the University. |
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WGN is reporting that a spokesman for Teinowitz says the Chicago sports talker is entering a rehabilitation program voluntarily. The statement reads: "Harry Teinowitz is committed to his family and his sobriety," a representative for Teinowitz said a statement. "Like many others confronted with a situation like this, Harry is putting his faith in the professionals and has voluntarily sought help. Harry is committed to a full recovery and looks forward to being back on the air." |
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ADVERTISEMENT -- Dynamic new research demonstrates that radio's most sought-after audience has specific wants and needs that are not being met in the marketplace. >> Read more. |
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Are you monetizing your online signal? You should be according to the CEO of Abacast. He explains why in this special op-ed piece he's written exclusively for Radio Ink. Wouldn't it be great to deliver a specific ad to a user based on where they are located at that very moment? How about enabling your advertisers the ability to create campaigns with multiple content types all synchronized and interactive? Getting precise metrics on your audience? How long they listen, where they listen, what ads they respond to, what they like or dislike about your playlist? It can all be done according to Green. |
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In a recent Radio Ink article, Editor Ed Ryan wrote: "with 242 million people listening, and radio revenue only growing slightly, maybe our problem is a sales problem. But that's an entirely different article."�This is that article. |
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Boortz was invited to attend the Points of Light Institute's "All Together Now, a Celebration of Service" honoring President George H.W. Bush for his commitment to promoting the value of service and volunteerism in the United States. Others attending the event at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., include former Presidents James Carter, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. All will be treated to musical performances by Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green, Reba McEntire, Sam Moore, Brad Paisley, Kid Rock, Darius Rucker and Carrie Underwood. |
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The Miami Herald has an interesting piece on what happens in Alaska if Congress cuts funding to NPR. The Herald piece points out that outside some of the country's most populated areas a public radio station might be all you hear. And in Alaska, that station might be airing a fishing report, a school board meeting, happy birthday wishes to local residents or even a tsunami warning. |
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Radio Ink's Tech Summit will be held this year on May 17-18 at the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus in Mountain View, CA , immediately preceding Convergence 11, which will be on May 18-19. Tech Summit presents new media's best and brightest technologists sharing the latest and most innovative trends. This conference will cover both the technical and business aspects of new radio technology in a way that stimulates better understanding of each sector by engineers and managers alike. It's a unique opportunity for radio managers and their technical teams to convene in a single forum that charts a coherent course toward future growth. Click here for the complete Tech Summit agenda. |
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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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March 21: Cover interview: Slacker Radio CEO Jim Cady.
