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Alan at 80? ? Episode #44

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Name: Crysta Ames Title: Office Manager Group: Summit Consulting Group, Inc. Dateline: East Greenwich, RI United States Direct Phone: 401-884-2778 ...
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The Golden Gap From Liza Amlani -- Retail Strategy Expert

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Let me give you two points to consider: One, people are living longer, and those 55+ are sitting on wealth that won’t transfer to heirs anytime soon . In some cases the wealth is being left to a spouse or committed to philanthropy. In others, it’s being transferred earlier but in incremental sums tied to a major life event, like college tuition or a down payment. Two, birth rates are falling. Far enough that we’re trending toward a scenario where people 65 and above will outnumber children. No doubt, this has implications for the business of apparel and the broader retail category. The first thing that comes to mind is how retailers focused on children are confronting these dynamics. It’s not just a question of product assortments and pricing. It’s also a question of marketing approach. If grandparents and wealthy aunts and uncles hold more spending power than the parents, how do relevant brands and retailers entice them to spend on their pint-sized relatives? And because many couples...
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Salem Media Net Revenue Falls 11.2%

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Salem Media reveals its operating results for the first quarter of 2026 and reports net revenue of $45.9 million, a decline of 11.2% from the same period in 2025. For Q1, Salem is reporting a net loss of $2.57 million, down from the net loss of $7.1 million it reported during the first quarter of 2025. Looking at Salem’s business segments, the company reports Broadcast Programming Revenue (from local and national block programming) of $17.2 million in Q1 of 2026, while Broadcast Advertising Revenue (national & local spot, network advertising) was $9.27 million during the quarter. Meanwhile, Salem’s total digital revenue for the period was $18.1 million. Salem Media announced this week that it is in the process of being acquired by WaterStone in a stock purchase deal that will take the company private. Adblock test (Why?) source http://www.expertclick.com/N...
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Alan at 80? ? Episode #43

[unable to retrieve full-text content] May 13th, 2026Episode #43? source http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Alan-at-80-Episode-43,2026314704.aspx
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Janice Litvin Named to Top 50 California Speaker

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I am honored and thrilled to be named in the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in California  list for 2026. Thank you so much to Jonno White, who put together a buyer’s guide of 50 keynote speakers for conferences taking place in California. Just imagine hiring a quality local speaker! Are you having a conference in California in 2026 or 2027? Are you seeking a speaker who can create a memorable, highly interactive experience? Consider one of my customized, engaging keynotes : Banish Burnout: Move from Stress to Success Banish Organizational Burnout to Cultivate Thriving Teams Recruit to Retain in the Age of AI: The Power of Human Connection Here is what clients are saying: Florida Bankers Association                     Dynamic, energetic speaker. Helps you become a stronger leader.       Genentech                     ...
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Salem Media to Go Private After Acquisition by WaterStone

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Salem Media announces that it is entering into a definitive agreement to be acquired by The Christian Community Foundation, Inc., d/b/a WaterStone in a transaction that will take the company private. WaterStone will acquire all outstanding shares of Salem Media common stock for $1.00 per share, representing approximately a 250% premium over Salem’s recent trading price. Salem says that the consummation of this deal will “strengthen Salem’s longterm mission across radio, digital media, streaming, podcasting, television, and publishing.” Company co-founder and board member Edward Atsinger III says, “For the last 10 years the Atsinger and Epperson families have been looking for a successor that would continue to carry the torch of delivering quality Christian and conservative media into the next generation and beyond. When we met with WaterStone some 24 months ago we believed it was a divine appointment. WaterStone is deeply aligned with the vision we had when our families founded this c...
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