2-2-2015
Steve Mills is exiting as program director of Cumulus Topeka stations Classic Rock KDVV and Classic Hits KWIC, and transferring to Cumulus corporate as manager of stream support and quality. Mills will report to Wynn Corliss, Cumulus director of digital operations. Cumulus is actively seeking candidates for the now-vacant Topeka PD position.
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12-4-14
Clip Interactive announced they have expanded their relationship with Larry Wilson's Alpha Media. Twenty-three more stations in four additional markets will now add Clip Interactive's technology. Clip Interactive enables listeners to interact with all elements of the broadcast and stream, enabling listeners to enter contests, find out the artist behind a new song, access special offers, and interact with DJs and more.
Alpha Media President and CEO Bob Proffitt said, ?As the original broadcast partner of Clip Interactive, we are confident the radio app technology will continue to evolve and generate meaningful metrics for our stations. While expanding our radio footprint, we recognize that implementing an interactive strategy is fundamental to growing our broadcast and digital revenue.?
11-20-14
Davis is promoted into a newly created post at Cumulus Media, where he's named national director of Stratus Music scheduling. He's a 26-year industry vet who's been programming Hot AC/Top 40 hybrid WQSM/Fayetteville, NC, for the past eight years and will keep those duties. Cumulus' proprietary Stratus Music Scheduling System is in use at more than 450 stations in 89 markets.
Davis has worked with Corporate PD and VP/Stratus Music Programming Emily Boldon on developing and testing Stratus upgrades since he joined the company in 2006. Boldon says, "Jeff Davis is a consummate programmer and professional. He is a progressive and innovative thinker, and he asks incisive questions that allow us to continually improve our music-scheduling platform for the benefit of our stations and listeners. In this new role, Jeff will be a huge asset to our Stratus Music team."
Davis says he's "thrilled" to be working even more closely with Boldon, SVP/Programming Mike McVay, and CTO Alfred Lutter "while staying embedded in my local market at WQSM."
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2/19/14
The NAB Education Foundation is set to present its Corporate Leadership Award to General Motors during the 16th annual Celebration of Service to America Awards. The award is given each year to a non-broadcast business that "exemplifies an extraordinary focus on community service and corporate social responsibility."
NABEF President Marcellus Alexander said, "Through strong, ongoing support of education, health, community development, and environmental initiatives, General Motors and the General Motors Foundation have made a positive impact on American society."
The GM Foundation has granted more than $265 million in support of various nonprofits since it was founded in 1976.
GM SVP/Global Public Policy and Communications and GM Foundation Chair Selim Bingol said, "The GM Foundation is dedicated to making life better for communities across the U.S., and for the people who live there. We thank NABEF for this special recognition and promise to continue trying to make a difference in the lives of Americans."
The Celebration of Service to America Awards will be held June 17 at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC.
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1-25-2013
Clear Channel's Austin Market President, Pamela McKay, will be presented with the African American Corporate Executive of the Year Award by the Capitol City African American Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented to an individual who holds a senior level management position with a company headquartered or with corporate presence in Austin. McKay will receive the award at a gala in Austin February 22nd.
4-24-2012
(by Ed Ryan) Some would say that Paul Wilson is living the American Radio Dream. Wilson worked his way up from a weekend announcer in High School to - 6 months ago - owning his own station. How many of us radio junkies have thought about going back to that one station, where we got our first break, to buy it and live happily ever after? Some of us think about it. Paul Wilson did it.
Although it wasn't the station Wilson broke into the business on, he did his due diligence, knew what he wanted and found it. Some might also say Wilson is out of his mind. He took his entire life savings to pay for the station he now owns. The station where he's the morning host and salesperson and his wife is the sales manager. It's a great radio story and we spoke to Wilson about how it all came about. Take a listen to our interview with Wilson HERE and let us know your thoughts below. Would you ever do what he did?
The station Wilson purchased is WROX in Clarksdalle, MS
He purchased the station from Larry Fuss.
Wilson and his wife used their entire life savings to put a down payment on the station.
Fuss held the paper.
The website is www.wroxradio.com
Reach out to Wilson via e-mail at paul@wroxradio.com
(4/24/2012 10:24:35 PM)
Here's to you, buddy!!!!
In Dec. 2007, I purchased my own station, WLSC Loris, SC (25 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC). My first 4 years as an owner have been the last 4 years (yuck!), but we should turn a profit this year. Now, it's me that's not paying me as much as I'm worth.
Local, local, local is the key, but make sure your local, local, local is growing. You can't sell ads to empty buildings and radio is no different that any other business, you gotta have sales to survive. Better put some digital in your game, too and cut those expenses. I've made a ton of mistakes, but I've learned from them. I've managed to survive the last 4 years.
I must admit my confusion with understanding the focus and target of the station(s).
How do you operate a "Classic Soul & R&B
Station" in a market that's 76% Black
with an all White air staff?
Also,The Donny Osmond Show must really be soulful!
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April 16, 2012
Michael Schreck is named SVP/Director, Corporate Sports at Dial Global, overseeing sports sales and marketing as well as DG's negotiations with sports teams and leagues. Schreck is based in New York and reports directly to DG co-President/CEO David Landau.
Landau said, "Michael has a proven track record of success in cultivating both advertiser and league partnerships. With Michael's leadership, we are looking forward to continuing to define great moments for our advertisers and the millions of sports fans our broadcasts touch."
Schreck moves up from director of sports sales, a post he held at Westwood One before its purchase by Dial Global. Dial Global's sports offerings include the NFL, NASCAR, and NCAA football and basketball.
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