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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on March 8, 2010
American broadcasters justifiably complain and fret about the FCC’s content regulation. But here’s a reminder that it could be worse. A lot worse. Dublin-based Newstalk 106-108 was recently censured by Ireland’s version of the FCC because morning co-host Claire Byrne called spinster singing sensation Susan Boyle “a freak” and “not right in the head.” [...]
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Tags: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Claire Byrne, content reguation, Irish talk radio, Newstalk 106-108, Susan Boyle, talk radio | 
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on February 26, 2010
RADIO URGED TO SUPPORT WOUNDED WARRIOR FAMILIES DURING MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
FEBRUARY 26, 2010 — Fisher House Foundation, which provides accommodations and other services to the families of wounded warriors being treated at military and VA hospitals, is asking radio stations to support its important mission during May, which is Military Appreciation Month.
“Helping military families in [...]
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on February 25, 2010
Allow me to introduce the new Top Dog at CNN Radio. Take a look at his resume in today’s article from NTSMediaOnline.com. Job history look familiar? Probably not. I spoke to a CNN recruiter about this job almost a year ago. It was clear to me within minutes that they were looking for an Interactive [...]
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on February 22, 2010
Ask Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs why a talk radio station needs a smartphone app and he gives an answer both simple and powerful: ”Apps can give radio back it’s portability mojo.”
According to Jacobs, whose firm designs and creates radio apps through its JacAPPS division: “Too many broadcasters forget that radio no longer dominates location [...]
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on February 16, 2010
The talk radio format hits the half-century mark in 2010, fifty years after KABC/Los Angeles and KMOX/St. Louis dropped music in favor of the spoken word. Yes, there were talk shows before 1960, but never any all-talk stations — at least none that left a mark on the industry.
It’s no surprise this significant milestone has [...]
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on January 22, 2010
How do you keep in touch with your station’s loyal listeners? The occasional text email or static HTML piece touting an upcoming contest? Check out WMAL/Washington’s answer to that question. The “Grandy and Andy Rewind” is a fantastic e-letter that promotes the station’s morning show by highlight the week’s best moments with audio, text and [...]
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Tags: Ann Wog, Grandy and Andy, WMAL | Comments Off
Posted by Randall Bloomquist on January 5, 2010
James Cameron’s film Avatar has now grossed more than $1 billion, making Cameron the first director to helm two billion-dollar movies — Titanic being the other. Cameron’s success is largely attributable to two things, personal vision and unparalleled passion.
Cameron’s films are unique works of art covered in his fingerprints. He dreamed up Avatar before he [...]
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on December 10, 2009
Still looking for holiday fill-in help? Talk Frontier Media can help. We represent several up-and-coming talents who are ready, willing and able to cover any shift. Email or give us a call at 404-551-2340.
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on December 7, 2009
Road Kill Creative is once again offering FREE custom video troop greetings for News/Talk and Sports station websites. These holiday messages are from military personnel from your market. Hurry — requests must be received by Wednesday, December 9. For details and a sample greeting click HERE
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Posted by Randall Bloomquist on December 1, 2009
Have you ever heard of Art Tatum? Probably not. Tatum was unquestionably the greatest jazz pianist of all time — the Louis Armstrong of the keyboards. Tatum’s talent made other pianists shake their heads in wonder and envy. Vince Guaraldi (of “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” fame) is said to have considered quiting the piano after seeing [...]
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