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What should you know about e-commerce competition?

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What should you know about e-commerce competition?

E-commerce is a never-ending competition in which only the best survive. If you want to be the best and stand out from the rest of the market, quickly adapt to customer demands. With 2.72 billion customers shopping online, not every business effectively caters to that. And if you do not adapt quickly, you will easily be taken over by competitors.

As an e-commerce business, you are constantly under threat from competitors. Thus, to stay ahead of the competition, you must be able to understand your competitor’s pricing strategies and use that information to your advantage. Understanding the latest strategies for e-commerce competition analysis can help you stay one step ahead of your competitors.

Here’s How to Stay Ahead of E-commerce Competition

Track Competitor Prices

The most important aspect of e-commerce is competition and how your competitors price the same items. If you want to adjust your prices effectively, you need to understand what your competitors are offering. To accurately track competitor prices use tools like Dealavo to stay ahead of the curve and make sure you are offering the best prices. Check this price monitoring guide: https://dealavo.com/en/price-monitoring-guide/.

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Review Competitor Product Descriptions

Another critical aspect of e-commerce rivalry is researching your competitors’ product descriptions. To stand out from the crowd, make sure your product descriptions are superior to your competition. Examine the phrases, sentences, keywords, and general organization of their product descriptions. Then, use this knowledge to improve your product descriptions. 

Dynamic Pricing Tools

If you own an Amazon store, dynamic pricing tactics enable e-commerce enterprises to modify their rates in reaction to competition and market conditions. You may also use tools like an Amazon price tracker to watch competition pricing and alter your own without having to manually adjust them all the time. Using an Amazon price tracker can help you avoid other manufacturers undercutting your prices and losing margins. In this manner, no price decreases will go unnoticed.

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Competitor Ads Strategies

Advertising is an essential part of any e-commerce business. To take over the competition, monitor your competitors’ advertising strategies. Consider the types of advertising they run, the platforms they use, and the keywords they target. Then, use this knowledge to produce more effective advertisements for your products and services.

Monitor Competitor Social Media Pages

Social media marketing is an effective tool for e-commerce businesses. To stay ahead of the competition, you must check your competitors’ social media pages. See what type of content they post, the platforms they use, and the level of engagement they receive. Use this knowledge to improve the content for your social media pages.

E-commerce is one of the most saturated sectors, and this means that competition will be fierce. One wrong step: you will be taken over by someone else. Thus, knowing how to effectively outsmart your competition and stay ahead of the curve is one of the key components for a successful e-commerce business. Growing your e-commerce business takes time and effort, but with the right strategies you can go from a small-scale business to a large-scale company in a matter of months.

New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems

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New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems

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Despite being a believer in radio, I have never been a believer in Nielsen or its ratings system. Sample sizes are too small, and the frequencies registered by portable people meters don’t really tell us if someone is actively listening to the sound emitting from the nearest speakers or if he or she is even aware there is anything coming from them at all.

I have just spent the better part of the last three months talking to executives from some of the biggest companies in radio for our Meet the Leaders series. A lot of them sang the praises of Neilsen for cutting the threshold down from five minutes to three in order for a radio station to get credit for a listener. The party line is that when all media is competing, they should be doing so on a level playing field. If the average internet video is 90 seconds, why should radio have to hold someone’s attention for five minutes to get credit for them being there at all?

As a surface-level argument, I get it. Radio, like linear television, operates in an old-fashioned way. That’s neither a good nor bad thing. It’s just the nature of the technology. When compared to the complete control digital entertainment gives its audience though, linear media can seem a little dated and be a tough sell for advertisers that may think they know more about audience consumption patterns than they really do.

Nielsen’s decision to give stations credit for a quarter-hour of listening after a PPM holder has actually listened for only three minutes may combat perception. It will certainly result in higher numbers to show advertisers and prospects.

In reality, those higher numbers are meaningless. I don’t think it takes much critical thinking to realize that.

Sports and news/talk have ratings powerhouses. The Sports Hub in Boston and WTOP in D.C. pull some monster numbers and they are useful to the stations’ sellers. But in personality radio, listener loyalty has always been more valuable to advertisers than any number. It’s why live ad reads are so popular and valuable. 

So, let’s talk about what three minutes actually is on music radio. If I tune in for three minutes, there’s a chance I hear nothing but commercials. Maybe I tune in at the beginning of a song. There’s no way I am hearing more than one in that span.

I don’t expect that will be the case for most listeners. It is just a way to illustrate that all we have done here is lower the bar. In three minutes, there is a very real chance a listener is not hearing anything to identify the station or keep them coming back.

Dr. Ed Cohen, one of the great minds in ratings research, is a colleague here at Barrett Media. He has compared any gains stations make as akin to those made shortly after the introduction of PPM ratings when stations learned about the advantages Voltaire devices created. 

We see the issue of the three-minute rule a little differently. I think it’s inflation for the sake of inflation. Ed says that it may inflate some numbers, but that inflation shows how poorly radio companies have done marketing their product and the medium as a whole “in the face of digital competition.” And look, Ed’s not wrong. He’s a smart guy, perhaps the smartest when it comes to this issue. 

While I enjoyed the conversations I had as part of the Meet the Leaders series, I will admit that at times, I was frustrated. Everyone said all of the right things about what companies needed to do to make a better future for the radio industry, but I don’t have much faith any of them will act on their ideas. 

Jason Barrett wrote a piece this week that was meant to be motivational. He titled it “Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away, so What are You Doing to Make Yourself Indispensable?”. Maybe a more honest title would have been “Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away, and Everyone is Dispensable Because Industry Leaders are Focused on the Wrong Things.”

Radio is bleeding, just ask anyone that found out last week their services were no longer needed by iHeartMedia. Leaders in the industry talk a good game. They say they want to create new stars, build unique brands with a connection to their communities, and market all that the medium has to offer. Why don’t any of them actually do it? Why are slashing budgets and tinkering with a ratings system that has less value than ever the priorities?

I don’t want to be so down on radio. I am not one to jump on the “radio is dying” bandwagon, because I don’t think it is. I certainly don’t think it has to. 

The ratings inflation that comes from Nielsen’s three-minute rule is not about solving a problem. It’s about making the biggest companies in this business feel better about a tough reality. Time spent with radio is down. That can be changed, but it will take real effort, not just tinkering with the rules.

5 Steps For Finding That Next Job in the Radio Industry

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5 Steps For Finding That Next Job in the Radio Industry

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“Around here, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things because we’re curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths” Walt Disney (Also quoted in the Disney film ‘Meet The Robinsons’)

Just when you think ‘The Bigs’ can’t get leaner.

THIS happens.

Then THIS.

Bloodletting at the corporate level has happened in waves since The Telecommunications Act of 1996.

As a six-time experienced veteran of the blind-side Reduction In Force (RIF’ed) and the sudden departure due to corporate nepotism, here’s a suggested path for a new-separated rebound.

1. Pause

Take a moment to process the news before doing anything. It might be three days, maybe a week, or after the holidays. The pause gives you perspective and allows for a 30,000-foot View of your career and life.

2. Gratitude

Openly thank your ex-company for the opportunity. Do this in a personal handwritten note on your social media, and share the positive experience with your time-in-grade friends. Tell them what you learned, how you grew, and what you accomplished. There is zero upside to burning a bridge.

3. Improve Your Network

Let colleagues and your professional network know, if appropriate, that you’re available. Former coworkers can be a great source of support, job leads, and recommendations.  Networking builds your confidence, allows you to find mentors out of our field, and increases your visibility. Local Chamber of Commerce events are a great place to start.

4. Stay Positive

The benefits of a positive attitude have proven to reduce stress and depression.  Visualizing a positive future, even in uncertain times, can be motivating and can help maintain an optimistic mindset.

5. Next Steps

Things are not going back to ‘the way they were.’ This is a great time to explore new careers and use your skills to adapt actively. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are essential for finding your next – next.

And – then next?

Hire a professional resume writer. Look away from the temptation of building an AI resume. Easy to do. Not best for the long run. 

From personal experience, a real-person resume builder will spend a few HOURS ‘interviewing’ – you.  A great resume writer will be unconcerned with your previous resume or LinkedIn profile. Resume writers want to unearth blind-spot skills you’ve developed that you would never place on a resume.

Podcast

If you want to stay in the audio space – even part-time – start a podcast. Thanks to podcasting, spoken-word audio consumption has increased 55% since 2010. The price of entry is minimal and posting your audio on dozens of sites is free of charge. You most likely have gear ready to go.

Podcasting allows those bounced from MUSIC formats to grow story-telling skills. If your content – even in a small niche – is assembled well and deep in research, the audience will find you.

Need steady income outside broadcast while you find your footing? 

Here are a few solid options:

Become a Teacher

Use your communication skills as a talent, coach, or leader to teach.  Schools all over the country are screaming for substitute teachers. The school system will provide training and guidance to be certified as a substitute teacher in their system and in your state. There are school systems that help guide you through the process of getting your teaching certificate, including required Professional Development Courses. Becoming a substitute will also allow you to ‘test-drive’ whether you’re a fit to teach.

Get a Remote Job

Several displaced broadcast friends have taken advantage of work-from-home opportunities. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of places to find these jobs.  FlexJobs helps you find remote, flexible work across many types of companies. We Work Remotely specialize in tech and many companies will train you. Remote.co connects you to positions to write remotely, customer service from home and has a blog for job seekers.

Costco

You can literally walk into any retailer today and secure a position. Costco, however, is the best option. If one is near you, ask any employee how long they’ve been there and how satisfied they are. The average employee’s tenure is 10 years. The benefits are robust. They just raised their starting pay to $19.50. Employees enjoy free membership and annual bonuses in their optical department. AND – you can still start a podcast, become a teacher, and work remotely with a part-time retail position,

Finally – where to post your resume?

While LinkedIn and ZipRecruiter are solid places to place a resume, consider an off-the-beaten-path job board. 

JobBoardAI

Use AI to find opportunities and also test your resume optimization. Most have a free option. Look at Teal, Jobsolv, and Swooped, which exemplify job board AI tools. They integrate AI-driven job tracking tools, helping users organize applications and optimize their profiles across job boards.

Also, get your profile on Google Jobs, Monster, and Career Builder.

The more lines you have in the career waters, the better your chances of catching fish.

Pause – show gratitude – improve your network – stay positive.

Then – GO!

Doug Karsch Has His Dream Job Hosting at 97.1 The Ticket and Calling Michigan Wolverines Football Games

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Doug Karsch Has His Dream Job Hosting at 97.1 The Ticket and Calling Michigan Wolverines Football Games

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Not everyone gets to achieve their dream job and if they do, it can certainly take a while.

For Doug Karsch, that dream job came true very quickly after graduating from Michigan State University.

And then it happened again.

And again.

“My first full-time job out of college was at AM 1050 in Ann Arbor WTKA and I was basically hosting a show that I grew up listening to in high school,” said Karsch, who now handles play-by-play for Michigan football and is the co-host of Karsch & Anderson middays on 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit.

“I felt like that was it…I peaked and reached the top possible career goal with my first full-time job in broadcasting. It seemed liked a dream come true.”

Karsch moved on to WXYT in 2000 and then in 2006, another dream job was achieved when he was hired to do pre-game and sidelines for University of Michigan football broadcasts.

That was dream job number two for the life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

“For the second time, I was like wow I peaked,” said Karsch. “I don’t think there’s anything more exciting to do than pre-game shows. I absolutely love doing pre-game shows. There’s an excitement. There’s a buzz in the air. You get to shape it however you want. The pre-game show was like an open tapestry.”

Karsch handled those duties for 16 years including 8 years with former Michigan football player Jon Jansen. Three years ago, play-by-play announcer Jim Brandstatter and color analyst Dan Dierdorf retired at the same time opening up both positions. It was a foregone conclusion that Jansen was going to replace Dierdorf and as it turns out, Learfield Sports decided to stay in-house for both openings.

“I was a little short on experience, but I know Jon went to bat for me,” said Karsch. “We were able to do some mock games, and we got to do the Quick Lane Bowl a couple of times and the people in charge liked what they heard enough that they gave us a shot.”

Make that dream job number three!

And what a way for Karsch and Jansen to begin their run as the Michigan broadcast team as the Wolverines went 28-1 in their first two years in the booth including a National Championship last season.

When he took over as the radio voice of Michigan football, it did come with a price as Karsch had to step away from hosting the pre-game show. “I miss that, but the games are exciting and fun,” said Karsch. “Each week is different and there’s different stories to tell and I just love it.”

The role of play-by-play announcer isn’t necessarily a cookie-cutter position. You could line up ten people who call games and find ten different ways of doing it. Karsch has his way of doing things and that includes a lot of preparation and storytelling.

“I don’t have big booming pipes, so I don’t have that traditional play-by-play voice, and it seems like more and more play-by-play roles are being carved out for guys like me but I damn well better be interesting and I damn well better be prepared,” said Karsch.

For each broadcast, Karsch has his own mission statement of telling the listeners who the players are, what makes them tick and what their backgrounds are. He has talked about the play-by-play role with Detroit Lions voice Dan Miller and veteran NBC announcer Mike Tirico and out of those conversations came a blueprint for success.

“You’re going to go into the booth with this giant bucket of information and if you’re doing it right, you’re going to walk out of the booth with that bucket 95% still filled,” said Karsch. “I try to have something new on all of Michigan’s guys that are going to be handling a football every week and they’re not made available to the media every week so it’s tough.”

When he’s not calling Michigan games and following college football on the weekends, Karsch, for the most part, turns into “Pro-Doug” weekdays on The Ticket doing his midday show with Scott ‘The Gator’ Anderson. Given the rise of the Detroit Lions over the last few seasons, the majority of the content during week centers around the leaders of the NFC North.

“It’s really different because right now the biggest ratings getter in Detroit is Detroit Lions talk,” said Karsch. “We do talk some college football, but the data tells us that we almost can’t talk about the Lions enough because Detroit has never had anything like this. And then along came the Tigers out of nowhere this year and they’re a massive ratings getter.”

Over the last 18 years during the midday show, Karsch and Anderson have built up a very successful partnership. A self-proclaimed “control freak”, Karsch admits that he can be “difficult to work with” at times but he drives the show and let’s Anderson do his things when the show tends to “spin out of control.”

To steal a line from Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Karsch and Anderson know their roles and shut their mouths when they have to.

“I’m very fortunate,” said Karsch. “He’s very flexible in that regard and he is so much better at improvising and rolling with the punches and reacting to crazy calls that we get. I’m just the air-traffic controller and keeping the train on the tracks. It’s a sacrifice by him and I do appreciate it and I think it’s a willing sacrifice.”

With a heavy emphasis on pro sports on his show during the week while calling Michigan football on Saturdays, life is good for Doug Karsch. In fact, there’s no place on earth that he’d rather be than where he is right now. So, forgive him for channeling his inner Bebe Rexha.

“I’m good,” said Karsch. “I’m really good. I’m not looking to leave. I’m not looking to do anything else. When you grow up in an area, it gives you an inherent advantage over anybody. Leaving the market isn’t really particularly something I want to do. I’m good.”

Who said dreams don’t come true?

For Joe Pags, The Show Must Go On After Exit From 1200 WOAI and iHeartMedia San Antonio

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For Joe Pags, The Show Must Go On After Exit From 1200 WOAI and iHeartMedia San Antonio

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News/talk radio stations had largely been unaffected in the widespread cuts at iHeartMedia. But one of the biggest casualties in the cuts was 1200 WOAI afternoon host and iHeartMedia San Antonio legend Joe Pags.

After several cuts were announced, Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo shared a video on social media revealing that he had been informed that after 19 years, he had hosted his final show on the iHeartMedia signal.

But, The Joe Pags Show lives on. The program, which is syndicated by Compass Media Networks, is still heard on more than 170 stations throughout the country.

So when he was informed of the move Friday afternoon, he didn’t have time to wallow in self-pity. He had to figure out how to get on the air for that evening’s show. And while the program ran an encore presentation on Friday evening, things needed to be implemented for Monday’s show to ensure a smooth operation.

“Over the weekend, I had some sleepless nights getting the technical side done so that the listeners don’t feel much of a change at all, and the affiliates don’t feel much of a change at all,” Pags admitted. “But going forward, the show will still be the show, and it doesn’t change much other than we had a system set up through a studio in San Antonio that would take it from my studio and things like tone sensors, and relays, and bumper music, and all that has to be now done by me or my staff, and, and not iHeartMedia in San Antonio.”

Joe Pags has built a strong social media following, with more than 675,000 followers on TikTok, more than 400,000 followers on Instagram, more than 200,000 followers on X, nearly 180,000 subscribers on Rumble, and 20,000 subscribers on Twitch. So when sharing the news that he would no longer be at his longtime home caught many off guard.

“The reaction has been ‘Why?’ And that feels really good. A lot of people really do like the show,” he shared. “And when you would go to my website and click on Listen Live, you would hear the WOAI feed live at 6 PM eastern time Monday through Friday. So a lot of people, even from outside the market, were listening to the WOAI.

“I do want to say this: 19 years ago, I left television news and took an opportunity in San Antonio. I’ve done very, very well in this market and am very well known. Most people really like the show, really know the show. Some people don’t like the show, but they still know the show at the end of the day. We are, right now, riding on the highest ratings we’ve seen in many, many years in San Antonio. We are seeing, I would imagine, a good profit for that building in San Antonio. I don’t pretend to know how corporate America works, and I understand that this company is simply reorganizing. I was part of that. So I hold no bad feelings.”

It would be reasonable for the longtime host to feel some animosity toward the company for the decision and the downsizing. But Joe Pags admitted he’s only felt gratitude and admiration since receiving the surprising news.

“I actually hold nothing but positive feelings about the company for the simple reason that I’ve been here 19 years,” said Pags. “Before this, I think the longest broadcast job I had was five years because it’s a transient business. You keep on moving up, and moving up, and moving up. I locked in here and went through a lot of life changes and life moments here. While working here, I had cancer and beat it. Adopted two children who are wonderful, including one from China. I included the audience in all of that. They know my family, they know me, they know my five daughters, my wife, they know everybody. And it’s been home for a really long time.

“There are people in this market that only know The Joe Pags Show at 5 PM central every day. They think that I’m their local radio guy. So this will be a massive change for them. It’s a massive change for me, but my appreciation for this market and this area where I’ve lived for such a huge chunk of time, and where we’ve had so many different life events happen, I can’t even explain how much I appreciate the market and how much I’ve loved being here.

“Because of what I’ve done here, I’m able to be nationally syndicated. I’m on television all the time, and I’m known as one of the top talk shows in the country. So it’s all good and it’s all positive. Do I wish I were still going to be on WOAI today? Absolutely. I would like nothing more than to have continued but it wasn’t in the cards. I truly hope iHeartMedia, through reorganization, becomes extremely profitable and succeeds. It’s a great company.”

He added that he was never angry, but was surprised, by the move from iHeartMedia. However, after the initial shock, Joe Pags has focused on the positives and the opportunities that now present themselves.

“Because I own (The Joe Pags Show) completely, the opportunities are probably more digital stuff,” he said. “I’m an old-time broadcaster. I want to be on as many radio stations as possible. In fact, if there are radio stations reading this, I want to be on your station. Having said that, as a broadcaster in 2024 America, you’ve got to be on digital … So this gives me the opportunity to not have to worry about, ‘Do I have to check with the company if I do this? Does the company have any input on that?’ It’s now me. So if I succeed, I did it. If I fail. It’s on me.”

The Joe Pags Show airs live from 6-9 PM ET and is distributed by Compass Media Networks.

ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan to Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: ‘Coach, Your Cell Phone’s as Bad as the Offense Right Now’

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ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan to Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: ‘Coach, Your Cell Phone’s as Bad as the Offense Right Now’

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Things are not good for the Chicago Bears right now and their head coach Matt Eberflus is on the hottest seat in the league. Eberflus is a weekly guest with ESPN Chicago’s Kap & J. Hood show hosted by David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood and today’s interview went about as well as the season has gone for the team.

The Bears fell to the New England Patriots, 19-3 and fell to 4-5 on the season. The game looked about as bad as the score would indicate, if not worse. The hosts were trying to get an explanation from the head coach who would either give a standard, company line answer or his mobile phone would cut out.

The hosts asked about reviewing the film and the coach started to talk about how things have to be better as his phone was cutting in and out. Hood put him on hold to try and re-establish a better connection.

Kaplan was already starting to get aggravated between the connection and the parts of the answers he could hear. “I’ll wait until we get him back on, ask what I want to ask, but what we watched yesterday was one of the most disgusting performances I’ve ever seen, to be honest with you.”

As Eberflus came back on the question was again asked, “Coach, you watched the film. What stood out most to you?”

“Yeah, you guys there?” Eberflus said as again the phone was in and out. This time the hosts decided to take a break and see if they could get a better connection or get the coach on a land line. They came back quickly and as they did, they asked again for his review of the offensive performance. This time, while the answers were still standard, the connection was better for a few minutes.

Kaplan recapped a question he asked the previous week as to whether or not this is now something that can be labeled as a crisis.

As Eberflus started to answer, the phone cut out again and Kaplan said, “Coach? Coach, your cell phone’s as bad as the offense right now.” Hood put the coach on hold and Kaplan continued, “Dang! I mean, come on, man. This is 2024. Can we get a freaking landline? I mean, what are we doing? Seriously. Get the man a phone that works, please.”

The irony of the situation was not lost on the hosts as they talked about how communication had indeed been a problem for the Bears all season long.

93.1 The Fan Names Tyler Avila Program Director, Afternoon Drive Host

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93.1 The Fan Names Tyler Avila Program Director, Afternoon Drive Host

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93.1 The Fan in Lima, Ohio has named Tyler Avila as its new Program Director and afternoon drive co-host.

Avila joined in April 2023 as the producer for the station’s afternoon drive program. He has been programming the station on an interim basis since August of this year.

He will join Danny Holbrook, who has hosted afternoon drive on the Woof Boom Radio station since 2022, for a new program called The Afternoon Huddle.

“Some of you might know that it has been a super crazy last couple of months for me at work, but all of that has paid off and I am super excited to announce that I am the new Program Director for 93.1 The Fan,” Avila said in a social media post announcing the move. “Starting next Monday, November 18th, I will be hosting The Afternoon Huddle alongside my main man Danny Holbrook from 4-6 during the week.”

Tyler Avila previously worked at 93.1 The Fan on a part-time basis from 2017-2019 before returning to the station after spending time at nearby 98.3 WPKO in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

‘Fun One Radio’ Named Beach Music Radio Station of the Year in South Carolina

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‘Fun One Radio’ Named Beach Music Radio Station of the Year in South Carolina

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WDZD “Fun One Radio“, a community radio station in Monroe, NC, has reason to celebrate. It’s been named “Radio Station of the Year” at the 30th Annual Carolina Beach Music Awards. The ceremony took place at the Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

This represents the station’s fourth win in five years, solidifying its status in the Carolina Beach music community.

Fun One Radio broadcasts at 99.1 and 94.3 FM and maintains a strong local presence in Monroe. It also reaches audiences globally through online streaming platforms, including thefunone.org, TuneIn, and The Fun One app.

The station is well-regarded for its dedication to Classic Hits and Carolina Beach Music. This genre embodies the soulful and danceable rhythms associated with Southern coastal culture, including the cherished Carolina shag dance.

John Griffin, co-founder of Fun One Radio, said of the station’s continued recognition, “It’s an incredible honor to be acknowledged once again by the Carolina Beach Music community. This award is a testament to our dedicated listeners and supporters who are the heartbeat of our station. We are thankful for their continued support and thrilled to keep the rich tradition of Carolina Beach Music thriving.”

Eric Bowman, a prominent name in the beach music scene and the host of “The Wave New Beach Music Countdown,” was awarded the prestigious Larry Crockett Award for “Radio DJ of the Year.” His show, which airs every Saturday morning, has gained a loyal following thanks to its blend of new and classic beach music tracks.

Fun One Radio, operated by Shaggers, Inc., is a non-profit organization reliant on contributions from listeners and local businesses. The station is dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the Carolinas by promoting local artists and sharing the joy of beach music with a wide audience.

Tennis Channel Takes Jon Wertheim Off the Air ‘Indefinitely’ Following Comment About Barbora Krejcikova

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Tennis Channel Takes Jon Wertheim Off the Air ‘Indefinitely’ Following Comment About Barbora Krejcikova

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Tennis Channel has announced it has taken analyst Jon Wertheim off the air “indefinitely” after Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova called him out on social media. Wertheim made a comment about Krejcikova’s appearance when he didn’t realize the public was able to see and hear him.

“You might have heard about the recent comments made on Tennis Channel during the WTA Finals coverage that focused on my appearance rather than my performance,” Krejcikova wrote on X. “As an athlete who has dedicated herself to this sport, it was disappointing to see this type of unprofessional commentary.

“This isn’t the first time something like this is happening in sports world. I’ve often chosen not to speak up, but I believe it’s time to address the need for respect and professionalism in sports media. These moments distract from the true essence of sport and the dedication all athletes bring to the field. I love tennis deeply, and I want to see it represented in a way that honors the commitment we make to compete at this level.”

The network said in a statement posted online what it “holds its employees to a standard of respectfulness for others at all times, a standard that was not met in this moment.”

Wertheim, who also works for Sports Illustrated and is a correspondent on 60 Minutes, posted an apology which said in part, “I made some deeply regrettable comments off-air. I acknowledge them. I apologize for them…I am accountable. I own this. I am sorry.”

Post on X from Jon Wertheim apologizing for an inappropriate remark

Jeff Littlejohn Retires After 32 Years With iHeartMedia

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Jeff Littlejohn Retires After 32 Years With iHeartMedia

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After 32 years, iHeartMedia has announced the retirement of Jeff Littlejohn, who most recently held the position of Executive Vice President of Engineering. Despite his retirement, Littlejohn will continue contributing to the company in an active consulting role.

In a related announcement, Steve George, currently serving as Vice President of Engineering and Systems, will take over as Executive Vice President of Engineering. In this new position, he will oversee the technical operations and the systems and engineering teams that support iHeart’s 860 local stations across 160 markets.

Littlejohn, who joined the company in 1992 as Chief Engineer for Cincinnati, has significantly impacted its growth following the 1996 Telecom Act. He was instrumental in developing the initial version of the iHeartRadio App and collaborated with automotive giants Toyota and Ford for its first integration into vehicles.

More recently, he led efforts to modernize iHeart’s studio facilities and transition to cloud-based audio systems. His contributions to the industry have earned him several accolades, including the 2008 Radio World Excellence in Engineering Award and the 2014 NAB Radio Engineering Achievement Award. Additionally, he previously held the role of Chairman for the NAB Radio Technical Committee.

President of Market Groups, Hartley Adkins, said, “There are few people in the industry with the expertise and longevity that Jeff has, and we’re grateful for the incredible work he’s done for iHeart. We’ve been fortunate to rely on him for over three decades, and I’m so thankful we’ll keep drawing from Jeff in his new consultancy role.”

Littlejohn added, “I am truly thankful for the incredible opportunity to have spent 32 years with such an innovative and forward-looking company. It has been a privilege to collaborate with so many talented colleagues in building something that serves our listeners and communities in meaningful ways. As I step into retirement, I’m committed to ensuring a smooth transition for Steve George, and I’m excited to continue contributing in an advisory capacity, which will also allow me to spend more time with family and explore new adventures.”

Steve George launched his career at iHeart in 2001, taking on the role of Chief Engineer for the Sioux City, IA, market. He subsequently advanced to Regional Director of Engineering in Omaha, followed by the position of RVP of Engineering for the Midwest. Most recently, he has served as VP of Engineering and Systems, where he managed numerous centralized engineering teams across the company.

 “I’m honored to step into this role and continue the incredible work that Jeff has done for iHeartMedia,” George said. “Jeff’s leadership and guidance have been invaluable to our engineering team, and I’m grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with and learn from Jeff and many iHeart engineers over the years. I look forward to building on his legacy and the strengths of our outstanding engineering team.”

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