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Bob Lawrence announces he is retiring from
Revenue Development Resources after a 54-year career in the broadcasting industry. During that time, he’s been an air-talent, program director, and general manager. He served with the
Radio Advertising Bureau for 14 years and spent the past six years with Revenue Development Resources. RDR president
Mark Levy says, “I have had the great privilege of working with Bob Lawrence for 13 years, first at the RAB and then with RDR. During that time, he amazed me with his energy and the respect so many people in the industry had and continue to have for him. But even more than that, he never stopped learning, and he never was anything but nice to people. I know that last part is often brushed over, but it is truly something that made Bob stand out from so many others in this business. He’s been a cheerleader, a sounding board and a sage for so many people…the industry is certainly going to miss him!”
DES PLAINES, Ill. Running any business during the COVID pandemic is challenging, but how can radio stations continue to engage, educate, and entertain their listeners and meet FCC requirements for public affairs programming? While it may not seem as easy as in “pre-pandemic” times, radio stations have a viable option.
Local radio stations have a time-and-money saving option for public affairs programming
According to
Business Insider, radio advertising dollars in the U.S. may have declined by as much as 25% in 2020. While some experts expect radio advertising to rebound in 2021, no one can predict what the coming year has in store for radio advertising revenue. Most stations will probably continue to operate as lean as possible not only because of lower revenues but because of being highly leveraged. Continuing staff cuts are on the table and many employees will remain working from home.