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Rodney Day shared thisI’m incredibly proud to be part of a company that not only believes in the future of radio but is actively investing in it. Jeff’s commitment to Live and Local reflects what makes our industry special- the connection we have with the communities we serve. It’s exciting to be part of a leadership team focused on growing that connection and building the future of local radio.
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Rodney Day shared thisLooking for an experienced sales professional to join a great team in breathtaking Anchorage Alaska!
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Rodney Day shared thisSome food for thought!Rodney Day shared thisThe biggest change to Google Search in twenty years just happened, and almost no one is talking about what it means for your business. AI Overviews are now reaching 2.5 billion people every month, and Google itself has said that links are becoming an afterthought. Your homepage, the one you probably paid a fortune to build, is no longer the front door to your business. What sits in that spot now is a single AI generated answer, decided for the user, no click required. The shift is straightforward once you see it. Your reviews, testimonials, press mentions, and third-party validation are what AI is actually pulling from. With more than half of online content now AI generated, the models are getting sharper at telling real documented expertise apart from content that was written to sound convincing. I break down the exact shifts every founder and executive should be making right now in my Substack, along with why this is the biggest reputation reset of the decade. #artificialintelligence #leadership #futureofwork #marketing #teamhuman
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Rodney Day reposted thisRodney Day reposted thisTrust still matters. And the latest study from Katz Radio Group shows something many advertisers forget. Radio ranks highest in trust among all major media. 85% of adults say radio is trustworthy, ahead of TV, newspapers, podcasts, magazines, and far ahead of social media. That matters because trust drives response. When people trust the message, they are more likely to search, click, and buy. This is one of the main reasons campaigns that use both radio and digital tend to outperform digital alone. Research from Nielsen and Thinkbox has shown that adding trusted mass media like radio increases the effectiveness of digital by: Improving brand recall Increasing search activity Lowering cost per acquisition Increasing total ROI Radio builds credibility. Digital captures demand. Together they create momentum. If your digital campaign is doing the work alone, you may be missing the trust factor that makes people act.
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Rodney Day shared thisWe are seeking a Business Office Assistant in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a great opportunity to join a wonderful team.
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Rodney Day reposted thisRodney Day reposted this🎉 Ringing in the final hours of 2025! Let’s celebrate the wins, lessons, and milestones that brought us here, and get ready for an even brighter year ahead. ✨
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Rodney Day reposted thisRodney Day reposted thisHappy holidays from the Connoisseur Media Team! 🎄 We hope you have a safe, fun, and restful holiday season surrounded by loved ones. Cheers to a bright 2026! 🥂✨
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Rodney Day reposted thisRodney Day reposted thisWe are delighted to share that Connoisseur Media CEO, Jeff Warshaw, has been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors. This recognition reflects everything Jeff stands for - a commitment to innovation, community service, and maintaining the highest standard of excellence in the broadcasting world. He’s spent decades building dynamic teams and shaping successful local media strategies, and now he gets to bring that perspective to a national stage. We know Jeff's leadership on the NAB Board will be crucial in championing the vital role that local radio plays in communities across the country. We are genuinely thrilled to support him in advancing the industry's future. Please take a moment to join us in congratulating Jeff on this incredible honor! #nab #broadcasting #radio #leadership #connoisseurmedia #nabboardofdirectors
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Rodney Day shared thisGreat company and working with some great people!Rodney Day shared thisGeneral Manager Opening We have a position opening early next year due to retirement at KLAX ABC in Alexandria Louisiana. Please reach out to me directly for a confidential conversation. Join us at Deltavision Media!
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Rodney Day liked thisRodney Day liked thisConnoisseur Media is selling four Minnesota radio stations — KAUS-AM & KAUS-FM/Austin, MN, and KCPI-FM & KATE-AM/Albert Lea, MN to Hometown Broadcasting of Austin and Albert Lea, LLC.
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Rodney Day reacted on thisRodney Day reacted on thisAfter more than four decades in broadcasting and media, it’s time for a new career focus: retirement. In seventh grade, one of my teachers asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. While many of my classmates dreamed of becoming athletes, doctors, or astronauts, I wrote that I wanted to be a famous radio DJ. A few years later, at 15, I was fortunate enough to land the 6 p.m. to midnight DJ shift at my hometown radio station. That opportunity sparked a passion that would shape the next 43 years of my life. The journey took me from an on-air personality to advertising sales, television and radio leadership, corporate management, consulting, public speaking, and becoming an author. Looking back, I accomplished far more than that seventh-grade kid ever dreamed possible. Professionally, I was blessed by the incredible people who challenged me, believed in me, taught me, inspired me, and became lifelong friends. To everyone I’ve had the privilege to work for, work with, lead, mentor, learn from, and serve alongside, thank you. You are the reason this journey was so extraordinary, and I’ll carry that gratitude with me always. While broadcasting became my career, there has always been one love greater than this industry: my wife, Bridget. I have loved Bridget longer than I’ve been in broadcasting. Through every move, promotion, and career turn that took us to nearly every corner of the country, she stood beside me with unwavering support. She sacrificed her own career to raise our three children and gave me the freedom to pursue mine. Any success attached to my name belongs equally to her. If given the chance to do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing. Every lesson, every risk, every success, every setback, every friendship, and every mile of this incredible journey shaped who I am today. For that, I am forever grateful. I don’t know what that seventh-grade kid would think if I could tell him how it all turned out. But I’d like to think he’d be proud. He dreamed of becoming a radio DJ. He got so much more. And so did I. John john@johnhannonmedia.com www.johnhannonmedia.com https://lnkd.in/g5k_CaGK https://lnkd.in/gcTVekjb https://lnkd.in/gQtpRbzZ
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Rodney Day liked thisRodney Day liked thisAt KGUN 9, we have a small Creative Services department. That doesn't mean we can't create grand things. I'm lucky to work with only a few people, but very talented people. This is an example of what can happen when a few creative minds think bigger. Proud of my squad with our newest promo for KGUN! #KGUN9News #KGUN9Creative #TheEWScrippsCompany
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Rodney Day liked thisRodney Day liked this🌟 Happy National Radio Day! 🌟 We are Live, Local and extra Loud today! Tune in Coachella Valley! #ConnPSradioday
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Rodney Day liked thisRodney Day liked thisAs many of you know, I have proudly been part of the WLBT team for more than 10 years. This past month, Gray Media, our parent company, expanded its presence in the Jackson market with the acquisition of WDBD/Fox40. Today, I had the opportunity to dive deeper into Fox40’s programming lineup, and I’m incredibly excited about what this expansion means for our clients. We now have an even stronger portfolio of opportunities, including an outstanding prime-time and sports lineup, along with the ability to reach additional viewers during the 7–9 a.m. and 9 p.m. news hours. I’m excited to share these new opportunities with both my current and future clients. With WLBT and Fox40, we can now provide more ways than ever to put your message in front of the right audience through news, sports, and prime-time programming. Let’s talk about what this expanded reach can do for your business! Contact me today to schedule a marketing assessment and learn more about the exciting opportunities available through WLBT and Fox40.
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Rodney Day liked thisRodney Day liked thisI am honored to be named to Radio Ink Magazine's 2026 40 Most Powerful People in Radio alongside colleagues who are inspirations for their leadership in elevating radio and pushing our industry forward. I am grateful to the fantastic team at Xperi Inc., and to Radio Ink for this amazing recognition. https://lnkd.in/ghY7xMgg #Xperi #DTS #Radio #broadcast #RadioBroadcasting #connectedcars #cars DTS, Inc.
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Rodney Day liked thisRodney Day liked this13 NAB Marconi Award Nominations! 🏆 Connoisseur Media is thrilled to announce that our stations and team members have earned 13 nominations for radio’s highest honor this year. This recognition is a direct reflection of our teams' relentless work ethic, deep connection with our listeners, and unwavering commitment to serving our local communities every day. We’re looking forward to celebrating alongside industry peers at the NAB Marconi Radio Awards on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in New York City. Congratulations and best of luck to all of the finalists across the industry! 👏
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https://lnkd.in/g4VD7cUG Futuri executive Kathy Eagle notes that #radio sellers are’ navigating more than ever before and striving to rise to the challenge of it all. #Advertisers want hard #proof: data, #insights, and confidence that their campaigns will deliver. Meanwhile, #sellers carry the weight of it all: prospecting, research, client service, and reporting can be a heavy lift and chip away at the real job: selling. That’s why #AI is such a powerful tool in media sales. It significantly lightens the load. It clears away busywork and trims hours of clicking so #reps can spend more time where it matters: face-to-face with clients. From Hours of Research to Minutes of Insight In the past, preparing for a client meeting could take hours. Sellers had to dig through market reports, audience data, and client histories just to walk into a conversation with confidence. AI tools like #TopLine now condense that process into minutes, delivering market research, category insights, and even personality profiles that help sellers tailor their approach to each customer. The result is that sellers spend less time clicking and more time connecting. Cold calls become warm conversations, with reps already equipped to talk about the challenges and opportunities most relevant to a client’s business. Boosting Confidence and Campaign Impact This shift is also changing the psychology of selling. When account executives know they’re walking into a meeting with fresh, relevant data in hand, they project confidence, and clients feel it. Campaigns become more targeted, creative, and effective because they’re grounded in real insights, not guesswork. In a competitive advertising market, that kind of preparation does more than win meetings. It wins renewals and long-term relationships. The Real Advantage: Time The one thing that changes everything: Time. Provide sellers with AI tools like TopLine and give them back 10+ hours that they can convert into first meetings, second meetings, and signed orders. For radio companies, the path forward is not adding more workflows or extra steps. The real opportunity is to clear the clutter between research and pitch so sellers can do what they do best: sell. In a market where advertisers have endless options, the teams who spend less time bogged down in prep and more time creating value in the room will be the ones who stand out.
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