Skip to content
    • Twitter
    • LinkedIn
    BenMac.com
    Knoxville's Spot for Media, Marketing and Management Musings!
    • All Articles
      • Media and Advertising
      • Knoxville Media
      • Management Tip
      • Marketing Tip
      • RSS feeds
    • Knoxville Media News
    • Events
    • Media Directory
      • Agencies
      • Radio Stations
      • TV Stations
      • Publications
      • Media Stuff
      • Local Links
      • Trades
    • About Ben Mac
      • Work History
      • Marketing Skills and Experience
      • Management and Leadership Philosophies
      • Training and Education
      • Teaching, Speaking and Training Experience
      • Accomplishments and Awards
      • Unsolicited Quotes About Me
      • References
      • My Favorite Links
    • Contact
      Home
      /
      2018

      Year: 2018

      December 23, 2018

      TV NewsCheck: Gray Televison Dropping Nielsen For Comscore (includes WVLT & WBXX, Knoxville)

      In an email to media agencies obtained by TVNewsCheck, Gray VP of National Sales Becky Meyer says it will allow its current contract with Nielsen to expire on Dec. 31 because “it does not have sufficient confidence in the new methodology.” Gray Television says it is dropping Nielsen at the end of the year and…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      December 15, 2018

      Knoxville radio stations playing 'Baby It's Cold Outside' amid song's recent backlash

      One of the top holiday headlines over the past few weeks has revolved around the lyrics of popular Christmas song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” In light of the #MeToo movement, some listeners have expressed that the 1944 song written by Frank Loesser condones rape culture. Others have argued against that viewpoint, saying the lyrics should…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      December 5, 2018

      Media Sales Professional Kimberly Parker Joins CUMULUS MEDIA as General Sales Manager for WIVK in Knoxville, TN

      KNOXVILLE, TN, November 26, 2018 – CUMULUS MEDIA announces that it has appointed media sales professional Kimberly Parker as General Sales Manager for WIVK in Knoxville, TN. Parker was previously VP of Advertising for the Las Vegas Media Group. Ken Salyer, Vice President/Market Manager, CUMULUS MEDIA-Knoxville, said: “We are delighted to have Kimberly join our…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      November 20, 2018

      Radio Online: Cumulus Media Q3 Net Revenues Down 1.7%, Earnings Up

      Following its exit from Chapter 11 reorganization, Cumulus Media reported net revenues for the third quarter of $282.3 million, down 1.7% from $287.2 million in 2017. Adjusted EBITDA grew 0.5% to $62.1 million from $61.7 million. The company posted a net income of $12.7 million (63 cents per diluted share) as compared to $1.2 million…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      November 20, 2018

      Have you seen it? UT Vols' marketing wins with massive 'Power T' billboard in Knoxville

      The Fan Experience department within University of Tennessee athletics has its marketing down to a “T,” or should we say large “T.” A giant orange Power T that looks like it could have come off of Paul Bunyan’s helmet if he had been a Vol football player has stood as a unique billboard along Interstate 40 in West Knoxville…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      November 8, 2018

      Knoxville advertising firm that created Thompson-Boling Arena's 'The Summitt' logo to close by Christmas

      After 32 years of business, FMB Advertising will close its doors by the end of 2018. President Jody Freeman said the decision to close the downtown marketing, branding and communications firm was “excruciating,” according to a press release. The firm cited health issues as one of the factors, including a terminal cancer diagnosis for Freeman’s…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      October 29, 2018

      Big Wigs – Congratulations to All the Nominees and Winners

      Congratulations to all the nominees as well as winners. Big Wigs is designed for your favorite behind-the-scenes people in the advertising, communications, and marketing industry. Scores of these people work hard to help produce exceptional advertising and communications, so AAF-Knoxville creates this award show to recognize those who aren’t recognized by other awards. Best Educator…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      October 10, 2018

      Vote for Knoxville Big Wig Awards Here! Deadline Friday October 12th!

      It’s that time of year again to celebrate your favorite behind-the-scenes people in the advertising, communications, and marketing industry for the 2018 Big Wig Awards. Scores of these people work hard to help produce exceptional advertising and communications, so AAF-Knoxville creates this award show to recognize the “unsung heroes” of advertising and marketing.  This is…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      September 28, 2018

      Knoxville's Jewelry TV reveals new studio design

      Click here to read the story and see the video

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more
      September 26, 2018

      Knoxville's first female TV anchor, husband were history-making team at WTVK Channel 26

      In the mid-1970s, Joan Lambert became the first female news broadcaster in Knoxville TV history when she began co-anchoring the news for what was then WTVK Channel 26.  Her career boost at a time when the proverbial glass ceiling was still much lower for women was no doubt aided by the fact that her husband,…

      Ben McWhorter No comment(s) Knoxville Media News
      more

      Posts navigation

      1 2 … 11
      Follow me on Twitter and LinkedIn
      • Twitter
      • LinkedIn

      Upcoming Events

      1. Daylight Savings Time Starts

        March 14
      2. St. Patrick’s Day

        March 17
      3. First Day of Spring

        March 20
      4. Palm Sunday

        March 28
      5. First Day of Passover

        March 28
      6. April Fool’s Day

        April 1
      7. Good Friday

        April 2
      8. Easter

        April 4
      9. Last Day of Passover

        April 4
      10. Taxes are due!

        April 15

      View All Events

      Tweets by BenMcWhorter
      BenMac.com
      • All Articles
      • Knoxville Media News
      • Events
      • Media Directory
      • About Ben Mac
      • Contact
      Copyright ©1998 - 2021 Ben McWhorter (BenMac.com) All rights reserved
      • Twitter
      • LinkedIn