Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Wendy Paulson returned to her AM roots this week to push for the band's future. Paulson made an appearance on WCCO, where she previously served as Program Director, to promote the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act. [read more]
(By Deborah Parenti) It might be the most difficult job at a radio station. Today’s Program Director must blend traditional skills with modern competencies to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape. It’s a dance of equal parts IQ and EQ. [read more]
As the world of podcasting constantly evolves, the Podcast Landscape 2024 report examines who listens, what their favorite genres are, and the trends shaping the rise of on-demand audio content in the United States. [read more]
In less than two weeks, radio's top sellers and sales teachers will converge on Cincinnati for the third annual Radio Ink Radio Masters Sales Summit. Get your next million-dollar sales idea at the best rate: early bird pricing ends after Labor Day. [read more]
I hope you take a well-deserved break this weekend to rest and reset for the days ahead. This is an imperative fall for radio. In the spirit of the holiday, Radio Ink 's daily headlines will also be taking a short break. [read more]
(By Matt Sunshine) Allow me to describe a scenario that many salespeople find themselves in every day where I find sellers can get easily trapped. The client or prospect asks a simple question like, “Why should I buy your product or service?” [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) In sports, films, books, TV shows, and business, audiences love to root for the underdog. Some of our biggest media stars found success by presenting themselves as long-shots. Here’s how presenting yourself as the underdog can be a winning strategy: [read more]
Tiziana Dearing is moving from middays to mornings at Boston's WBUR starting September 18. Dearing, who has hosted Radio Boston for five years, takes the lead chair of Morning Edition from Rupa Shenoy, who has held the spot since Bob Oakes' retirement in 2021. [read more]
Audacy’s 98.1 The Lake (WLND) in Chattanooga is set for a temporary rebrand to Olivia 98.1 in celebration of local Olympian Olivia Reeves. The station’s name honors Reeves, who won the US' first weightlifting gold medal in 24 years at the Paris Olympics. [read more]
ESPN Radio's CFB Tailgate tour is returning for the 2024 college football season, featuring the return of Amber & Ian: On the Road. The duo will broadcast live from a college campus on Friday nights followed by the CFB Tailgate show on Saturday mornings. [read more]
If you couldn’t join Radio Ink and NuVoodoo's live "Vertical Takeoff: Growing Your Revenue By Ad Category" webinar, presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit, the entire 30-minute session is now available right here, on demand. [read more]
This football season, Skyview Networks will become the exclusive audio distribution, inventory management, and production partner for Penn State’s Nittany Lions and Virginia Tech’s Hokies through an extended partnership with Playfly Sports Properties. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Robert “Radio Bob” Lewin in the summer of 1970. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at ccoats@streamlinepublishing.com for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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SiriusXM 360L streaming may soon be available in Tesla vehicles, according to a now-deleted post on SiriusXM Canada's website. Since the service is internet-based, newer Tesla models like the Cybertruck that lack satellite receivers will be able to access the service. [read more]
Spotify has taken the next step in its legal battle with the Mechanical Licensing Collective over whether the streamer's audiobook offerings allow it to pay less in royalties to musical artists in a Motion to Dismiss, filed in US District Court. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry since 1992. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Wendy Paulson returned to her AM roots this week to push for the band's future. Paulson made an appearance on WCCO, where she previously served as Program Director, to promote the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act.
(By Deborah Parenti) It might be the most difficult job at a radio station. Today’s Program Director must blend traditional skills with modern competencies to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape. It’s a dance of equal parts IQ and EQ.
As the world of podcasting constantly evolves, the Podcast Landscape 2024 report examines who listens, what their favorite genres are, and the trends shaping the rise of on-demand audio content in the United States.
In less than two weeks, radio's top sellers and sales teachers will converge on Cincinnati for the third annual Radio Ink Radio Masters Sales Summit. Get your next million-dollar sales idea at the best rate: early bird pricing ends after Labor Day.
I hope you take a well-deserved break this weekend to rest and reset for the days ahead. This is an imperative fall for radio. In the spirit of the holiday, Radio Ink 's daily headlines will also be taking a short break.
(By Matt Sunshine) Allow me to describe a scenario that many salespeople find themselves in every day where I find sellers can get easily trapped. The client or prospect asks a simple question like, “Why should I buy your product or service?”
(By Jeff McHugh) In sports, films, books, TV shows, and business, audiences love to root for the underdog. Some of our biggest media stars found success by presenting themselves as long-shots. Here’s how presenting yourself as the underdog can be a winning strategy:
Tiziana Dearing is moving from middays to mornings at Boston's WBUR starting September 18. Dearing, who has hosted Radio Boston for five years, takes the lead chair of Morning Edition from Rupa Shenoy, who has held the spot since Bob Oakes' retirement in 2021.
Audacy’s 98.1 The Lake (WLND) in Chattanooga is set for a temporary rebrand to Olivia 98.1 in celebration of local Olympian Olivia Reeves. The station’s name honors Reeves, who won the US' first weightlifting gold medal in 24 years at the Paris Olympics.
ESPN Radio's CFB Tailgate tour is returning for the 2024 college football season, featuring the return of Amber & Ian: On the Road. The duo will broadcast live from a college campus on Friday nights followed by the CFB Tailgate show on Saturday mornings.
If you couldn’t join Radio Ink and NuVoodoo's live "Vertical Takeoff: Growing Your Revenue By Ad Category" webinar, presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit, the entire 30-minute session is now available right here, on demand.
This football season, Skyview Networks will become the exclusive audio distribution, inventory management, and production partner for Penn State’s Nittany Lions and Virginia Tech’s Hokies through an extended partnership with Playfly Sports Properties.
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Robert “Radio Bob” Lewin in the summer of 1970. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at 
SiriusXM 360L streaming may soon be available in Tesla vehicles, according to a now-deleted post on SiriusXM Canada's website. Since the service is internet-based, newer Tesla models like the Cybertruck that lack satellite receivers will be able to access the service.
Spotify has taken the next step in its legal battle with the Mechanical Licensing Collective over whether the streamer's audiobook offerings allow it to pay less in royalties to musical artists in a Motion to Dismiss, filed in US District Court.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry since 1992. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
