Do you have someone on your staff that seems like he or she always has the knack to quickly and accurately size up a situation, but at the same time this person always seems somewhat skeptical of some of the company’s decisions?
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Forbes: There's A Right Way To Run Radio Stations. Here Are 10 Smart Tips.
With two of the nation’s largest radio companies in bankruptcy, iHeartMedia and Cumulus, many who don’t really know radio contend the medium is dead or dying. But those who do know radio argue that it’s still every bit a vital medium. The problem, they argue, is that too many stations are poorly managed, often from…
The Power Of Audio
According to Nielsen’s Total Audience Report, in third quarter 2018 AM/FM radio reached 92% of adults 18+ each week. In spite of other audio choices, the reach of AM/FM radio has remained consistent. By comparison, in the past year, the weekly reach of live/time shifted television dropped from 88% to 86%. The disparity in weekly…
A Personal Request from Ben Mac to keep a dangerous criminal incarcerated.
Hi there! I hate to be a pest and do this again, but I will because this is important to me and others for safety reasons. I’ll try not to be overboard in asking for your help again. All letters that have been sent in the past stay in the file, but from talking to…
Management and Marketing Tip: The Pareto Principle...
The Pareto Principle is also called the "80-20" and "Vital Few and Trivial Many" rule.
Send Noncompete Agreements Back to the Middle Ages
The free flow of employees and ideas encourages innovation. Just ask Silicon Valley. Noncompete agreements, once restricted to tech workers and high-level executives, have become commonplace among ordinary workers, including security guards, home health aides or hair stylists. If history is any guide, the spread of these contracts could have far-reaching negative implications for the…
Bad Management Behaviors
We all need to gripe about our boss now and then. And managers, you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think you are the subject of your employee’s dinner time conversation once in a while. It comes with the job. Most managers are decent, hardworking human beings with the best of intentions. But no manager is…
IS BIGGER BETTER? NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AND LOS ANGELES RAMS FANS COMPARED
Bragging rights and bets are on the line for fans of the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams. Other than both having the opportunity to see their favorite team hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the conclusion of Super Bowl LIII, Patriots and Rams fans have very little in common. The New England Patriots…
Key Legal Battle: A Case Study for Marketers
Although not a local story, lessons can be learned from this very familiar and sad case. I’m sure that many are familiar with the injuries of Mr. Coyote.