Manning Media

07/22/2026

Are you overlooking the half of your advertising budget that has the biggest impact on your results?

Many businesses focus on developing effective advertising strategies but may be missing a key factor that influences their results. A small shift in approach could help make every advertising dollar work harder.

Read Part 1 of our latest blog to uncover the often-overlooked factor behind stronger advertising results. 👇

Creative is the single biggest driver of sales, and your biggest opportunity to grow Ask most local business owners what makes advertising work, and you’ll hear about the same handful of things: the right station or platform, the right audience, enough frequency, the best price. Almost no one...

07/10/2026

Check out this treasure that was pulled from the 1976 Time Capsule in Hagerstown! Here is a fantastic piece of history from Manning Media's local station WARK! What is your favorite song from this list?
WARK 98.9FM Hagerstown/106.3 Frederick

07/02/2026

We're incredibly honored to share that we have been nominated for a 2026 SASS Award in the Marketing Services category! 🎉

This recognition isn't just about our team. It's a reflection of the incredible clients, partners, and communities who support us every step of the way. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help businesses grow and create meaningful connections.

If you’d like to show your support, you can vote for Manning Media at the link below. Above all, thank you for being part of our journey and making milestones like this possible.
https://sassmagazine.com/choiceawards/

07/02/2026

🏆 The prizes are STACKING UP for Manning Media's 4th of July Co****le Tournament at Baker Park!⁠
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Think you've got what it takes to take home the win? Here's a look at what's up for grabs:⁠
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🥇 1st Place: $100 in Maryland Lottery scratch-offs, a 4-pack of Hersheypark tickets, a 4-pack to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, Shop Local Big Deal certificates, and station swag
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🥈 2nd Place: $50 in Maryland Lottery scratch-offs, a 4-pack of Hersheypark tickets, a 4-pack to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, and Shop Local Big Deal certificates
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🥉 3rd Place: $25 in Maryland Lottery scratch-offs, a 4-pack to Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, and Shop Local Big Deal certificates
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And that's just the beginning...more prizes are still being added!⁠
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There’s still time to enter. Visit the link below to sign up, See you there! ❤️🤍💙
https://www.1069theeagle.com/2026/06/01/annual-4th-of-july-cornhole-tournament/

06/17/2026

📦 BTS: The boards are here!
Our team is hard at work getting everything ready for the Manning Media 4th of July Co****le Tournament.

We're unboxing boards, putting the final touches on tournament preparations, and getting set for a day full of friendly competition, great prizes, and summer fun! ☀️

Think you've got what it takes to bring home the win? 🏆 Register today:
https://www.1069theeagle.com/2026/06/01/annual-4th-of-july-cornhole-tournament/

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this event possible! ❤️🤍💙 Be sure to check out their custom boards when you stop by the tournament!
Kline's Plumbing, LLC, Provident Electric, Ideal Hyundai, Gladhill Furniture, 2A Guns & Ammo, Fourth Dimension Fun Center, Prospect Point Brewing, Middletown Valley Bank, Outdoor Solutions, Barnes Remodeling

06/16/2026

Before "influencer" was a job title, there was radio. 📻

For almost 100 years, local radio personalities have been doing what today's influencers chase: building real relationships and earning genuine trust with their community.

And the trust gap is real — 79% of listeners trust radio personalities, compared to just 33% for social media influencers.

When a familiar local voice recommends a business they believe in, people don't scroll past. They listen. And they act.

We dug into why radio is still the most trusted influencer platform out there. Give it a read 👇

Long before Instagram.  Long before YouTube.  Long before “influencer marketing” became a line item in advertising budgets…  There was radio.  For nearly a century, radio personalities have been doing exactly what today’s influencers strive to do: building real relationships, earnin...