Thursday, June 3, 2010
When Local Hosts Aren’t: Managing Long Distance Relationships
WSPD/Toledo PM drive host Brian Wilson last week came under fire from the Toledo Blade for broadcasting from his new home 500 miles away in Huddleston, Virginia, and allegedly misleading WSPD listeners about his relocation.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) created a stir earlier this month by issuing a report critical of gold coin retailer Goldline and the tactics some radio and TV talkers allegedly use to promote the sale of gold.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Is it possible in this day of heavy syndication, instant communication and the Internet, that a talk radio station can thrive without its own on-site PD? Absolutely not, according to some of talk radio’s most experienced programmers and consultants.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
As Nashville grapples with the aftermath of the recent cataclysmic flooding, victims are benefitting from the $240,000 raised during a two-day radiothon on Clear Channel’s five stations, including news/talk WLAC. This was a fantastic undertaking that showcased radio at its best. So, why is there concern about the future of the radiothon? Three letters: PPM.