RICH BAILEY has been named PD at CUMULUS Country WIVK/KNOXVILLE. He previously spent 23 years as PD for SUMMITMEDIA crosstown Top 40 WWST (STAR 102.1). He has also programmed stations in CHARLESTON, SC (WMXZ — MIX 95.1), and GREENSBORO, NC (WSMW — KISS 98.7), and has been a popular on-air talent in KNOXVILLE for more…
Month: October 2019
Why 30 Second (and shorter) Radio Commercials Are Bad for Advertisers and The Radio Industry
Unless you are a local advertiser with a huge advertising budget, you should run 60 second commercials, no ifs, ands or buts about it!
Big Wig Awards on Wednesday, October 16. Ticket information here
Big Wigs – awards night for community superstars to recognizer their outstanding work in the advertising industry! About this Event 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…
Knoxville radio host promises to camp out on the roof of a car dealership until Tennessee's next win
A Knoxville radio host has started a camp-out protest waiting for Tennessee’s next win this season. Tyler Ivens of 99.1-WNML The Sports Animal tweeted a video from his first night on the roof of Toyota Knoxville. The radio station promoted the stunt on its web site. “Tune in this week to hear him do the…
Management Tip: Mean-Spirited Managers
Another repost that I thought deserved reading again! You know it’s pretty amazing that when some people come to "power" (as in getting promoted to management) they suddenly become a horse’s derrière.
Popular Knoxville radio personality on commission expected to address Nathan Bedford Forrest bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A popular Knoxville radio host has been appointed to a state panel that is expected to address the contentious bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the state Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee’s Capitol Commission will soon meet for the first time in more than two years. On Monday, Read more…
Marketing Tip: The Dog and His Shadow
Here’s the quick version of one of Aesop’s fables titled "The Dog and His Shadow" that is very applicable to marketing:
Vote for Knoxville’s Big Wigs
Well the nominations have been pouring in and Knoxville has served up the cream of the crop for this years Big Wig Awards! Please take a few moments to vote and then share on your social channels to encourage others to vote. Voting closes on Friday October 4th. Vote for The Big Wig Awards here