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RADIO CASHES IN ON LOVE

June 23, 2011 – 2:01 pm No Comment

MatchLink is a singles dating network that served the radio industry for many years. The Evanston, Illinois company Spark Network Services provided an IVR-based dating service to radio stations. Radio listeners called a phone number and paid to interact with other singles through a sophisticated voice mail system. Payment was made through credit card or a 900 number. Some stations were earning a half million dollars per year with the service.

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Is the Opportunity Right to Market Your Radio Station?

September 8, 2010 – 1:44 pm | No Comment
Is the Opportunity Right to Market Your Radio Station?

I guess the question comes down to betting on a variety of things. First, is the economy on its way back or poised for another dip? I read today that Media analyst at SNL Kagan anticipates radio revenue to grow 6.4% this year, which would mean the industry is pacing to beat the recovery in overall advertising. If this continues to hold true, do broadcasters change their corporate marketing strategy to promote more of their second tier radio stations or do they continue to hunker down and wait.