The NAB came out punching Wednesday, slamming GeoBroadcast's plan to modify the FCC's FM booster rule that would allow limited geo-targeted programming and advertising. The NAB says if approved, both advertising rates and revenue will go down and minority and female owned stations will be hit hard.[read more]
A plethora of filings opposing GeoBroadcast Solutions' proposal to allow FM boosters to geo-target programming and advertising led the company behind the technology to respond and defend itself.[read more]
Digital revenues were a bright spot in 2020 for pandemic blighted radio ad revenues. Borrell Associates has been watching digital trends for nearly 20 years. The 9th Annual Benchmarking Report for the RAB shows digital revenue is expected to grow 18 percent.[read more]
Beasley Media Group's fourth quarter 2020 revenue of $68.5 million was down 5% ($3.6 million) from Q4 2019. And that's good news when compared to 2020's third quarter which was down 25% and 2nd quarter, down over 50%.[read more]
Join Radio Ink and SONY MUSIC / Nashville for a Facebook Live event, Monday February 15th when we unveil the Best PD's in Country Radio. Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti and syndicated personality Elaina Smith will host. Set yourself a reminder to watch HERE.[read more]
The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group has released its 21st annual Gender Analysis Study which takes a close look at how women are advancing into management positions.[read more]
Jeff Moore has been named Market President for iHeartMedia in Philadelphia. Moore began his career as the Sales Manager for iHeart in Philadelphia 10 years ago, most recently serving as the SVP. In addition, Chris Squire has been promoted to SVP of Sales.[read more]
Arguably, the last year was the hardest ever to be a leader in radio. A raging pandemic, local businesses closing, the revenue spigot shut tight and employee cutbacks. If you work for a true leader that mastered all of those challenges, you need to nominate that person HERE.[read more]
Colin Cowherd went on Instagram to explain why he'd missed his Monday and Tuesday shows, the day after the Superbowl. While having dinner with his wife Saturday, the sports host said he experienced pain on the right side of his chest. He was rushed to the hospital where they found a blood clot on his lung. [read more]
The nationally syndicated Doug Stephan “DJV Show” has added Jai Kershner as an additional host and Social Media Director. Kershner joins Stephan from Saga Clarkesville, where she was co-host on The Beaver 100.3.[read more]
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Radio Ink is on the hunt for the best radio facilities in America. We'll feature radio's best newly built studios in our March issue. If you've built new studios, over the past year, send all the details to edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
KSL Podcasts, the team behind COLD: Susan Powell Case Files, has announced that Amazon Music will stream the podcast exclusively on its service starting in March with the launch of season 2.[read more]
Way Nation and WayFM have a new podcast about people who have heard from God and the effect it had on their lives. Audible God is a multi-episode podcast with ordinary people telling their stories of an encounter with the voice of God.[read more]
Long time Hot 97 DJ Funk Flex has been named Digital Content Specialist for both Hot97 (WQHT 97.1FM) and WBLS (WBLS 107.5FM), as well as the new WBLS Mix Show Coordinator. Funk Flex will continue to hosting his night time show on HOT 97.[read more]
The Under the Hood show has moved into a new state of the art studio. Nordstrom Studio 2.0 includes the latest broadcast/podcast equipment along with HD streaming video and switching system.[read more]
Multicultural Media, Telcom & Internet Council is marking the month with a tribute to FCC Chairs and Commissioners. The tribute is made up of bios for seven Chairs and Commissioners.[read more]
Wedel Software, has hired Nate Butler as Director of North American Sales. Wedel is an international provider of broadcast software solutions.[read more]
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The NAB came out punching Wednesday, slamming GeoBroadcast's plan to modify the FCC's FM booster rule that would allow limited geo-targeted programming and advertising. The NAB says if approved, both advertising rates and revenue will go down and minority and female owned stations will be hit hard.
A plethora of filings opposing GeoBroadcast Solutions' proposal to allow FM boosters to geo-target programming and advertising led the company behind the technology to respond and defend itself.
Digital revenues were a bright spot in 2020 for pandemic blighted radio ad revenues. Borrell Associates has been watching digital trends for nearly 20 years. The 9th Annual Benchmarking Report for the RAB shows digital revenue is expected to grow 18 percent.
Beasley Media Group's fourth quarter 2020 revenue of $68.5 million was down 5% ($3.6 million) from Q4 2019. And that's good news when compared to 2020's third quarter which was down 25% and 2nd quarter, down over 50%.
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The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group has released its 21st annual Gender Analysis Study which takes a close look at how women are advancing into management positions.
Jeff Moore has been named Market President for iHeartMedia in Philadelphia. Moore began his career as the Sales Manager for iHeart in Philadelphia 10 years ago, most recently serving as the SVP. In addition, Chris Squire has been promoted to SVP of Sales.
Arguably, the last year was the hardest ever to be a leader in radio. A raging pandemic, local businesses closing, the revenue spigot shut tight and employee cutbacks. If you work for a true leader that mastered all of those challenges, you need to nominate that person 
Colin Cowherd 
The nationally syndicated Doug Stephan “DJV Show” has added Jai Kershner as an additional host and Social Media Director. Kershner joins Stephan from Saga Clarkesville, where she was co-host on The Beaver 100.3.
Radio Ink is on the hunt for the best radio facilities in America. We'll feature radio's best newly built studios in our March issue. If you've built new studios, over the past year, send all the details to 
KSL Podcasts, the team behind COLD: Susan Powell Case Files, has announced that Amazon Music will stream the podcast exclusively on its service starting in March with the launch of season 2.
Way Nation and WayFM have a new podcast about people who have heard from God and the effect it had on their lives. Audible God is a multi-episode podcast with ordinary people telling their stories of an encounter with the voice of God.
Long time Hot 97 DJ Funk Flex has been named Digital Content Specialist for both Hot97 (WQHT 97.1FM) and WBLS (WBLS 107.5FM), as well as the new WBLS Mix Show Coordinator. Funk Flex will continue to hosting his night time show on HOT 97.
The Under the Hood show has moved into a new state of the art studio. Nordstrom Studio 2.0 includes the latest broadcast/podcast equipment along with HD streaming video and switching system.
Multicultural Media, Telcom & Internet Council is marking the month with a tribute to FCC Chairs and Commissioners. The tribute is made up of bios for seven Chairs and Commissioners.
Wedel Software, has hired Nate Butler as Director of North American Sales. Wedel is an international provider of broadcast software solutions.
The Independent Broadcasters Association and marketing guru Chuck Mefford are teaming up to provide members a year round series of webinars. Mefford, CEO and founder BrandsFormation©, will host the year-round series of sales-driven programs for IBA members.
