The 2020 Radio Ink Radio Wayne awards, sponsored by Nielsen, were handed out on Facebook Live Tuesday morning. It was the 28th year we've recognized radio's best in sales and management. Here are the 2020 winners...[read more]
eMarketer is out with a new projection for radio revenue. Back in March eMarketer first predicted a revenue decline for radio in 2020 of 1%. As a result of the pandemic that prediction is now 25%.[read more]
Another radio host has lost his job after making a bad social media decision. Entercom Chicago Market Manager Rachel Williamson confirmed that sports talker Dan McNeil is no longer an employee at The Score.[read more]
How America votes in the presidential election will reshape the FCC no matter what happens. If President Trump wins, the exit of a big radio deregulation proponent is all but certain. If Joe Biden wins, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will likely be succeeded by one of two Democratic Commissioners.[read more]
Jim Meyer has announced his plan to retire as CEO of SiriusXM on December 31. Jennifer Witz, President, Sales, Marketing and Operations, will become the new Chief Executive Officer.[read more]
Connoisseur Media and Compass Media Networks today announced a multiyear partnership for the national syndication of The Anna & Raven Morning Show. The duo is based in Connecticut and also heard on WALK-FM on Long Island.[read more]
He's had a radio career that's lasted 50 years, mostly in Iowa. On January 8th, Harden will retire. He plans to travel with his wife, write books and invent. Earlier this year Harden's long-time morning show co-host Bonnie Lucas retired.[read more]
94 radio spots made it to the finals of the 2020 Radio Mercury Awards this year. The winners will be announced during a virtual event October 6.[read more]
A nationwide coalition of Christian radio networks will join forces Saturday to present a two-hour special program titled WHERE IS AMERICA HEADED? Finding Faith in a Time of Fear from 8:30PM-10:30PM Eastern time.[read more]
The Associated Press and Skyview Networks have announced a multi-year agreement for network audio sales of AP’s advertising inventory. Beginning January 1, 2021, Skyview Networks will exclusively represent AP’s 15-second advertising units.[read more]
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Jim Richmond has been hired as the Bonneville Seattle media cluster’s Director of Sales. He takes over for Cathy Cangiano who has been promoted to SVP Market Manager in the cluster.[read more]
Keith Sweat has been working with Premiere for 13 years now and that relationship will continue. The network announced Tuesday that it has renewed its partnership with the R&B legend to continue hosting The Sweat Hotel, which is heard on over 60 stations.[read more]
Townsquare's Country station WITL-FM in Lansing has hired Cadillac Jack and Erica Gray to host mornings. They replace Banana Don & Stephanie McCoy.[read more]
Country radio personality Shawn Parr, host of nationally syndicated Shawn Parr’s Across the Country, is set to host a 10 week free virtual concert series. Taking the Highways Across America is sponsored by Camping World.[read more]
CNN Audio and iHeartRadio have launched Election 101 – a new co-produced podcast about the American political system and the electoral process. The new 10-part series is hosted by CNN Correspondent Kristen Homes. A new episode drops every Wednesday.[read more]
The 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will celebrate the best in Latin culture and music during Hispanic Heritage Month in October. A virtual music festival and iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award presentation will be featured. [read more]
Local Radio Networks has partnered with Broadcast My Brand to bring branding and imaging to their 24/7 music formats. The agreement pairs LRN users with creative services to emphasis each station's unique, local story.[read more]
Triton Digital is now offering advertisers targeted distribution using Tru Optik's Political Data Cloud. Advertisers can now purchase digital audio inventory on an audience-addressable basis according to political interests and behaviors. [read more]
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The 2020 Radio Ink Radio Wayne awards, sponsored by Nielsen, were handed out on Facebook Live Tuesday morning. It was the 28th year we've recognized radio's best in sales and management. Here are the 2020 winners...
eMarketer is out with a new projection for radio revenue. Back in March eMarketer first predicted a revenue decline for radio in 2020 of 1%. As a result of the pandemic that prediction is now 25%.
Another radio host has lost his job after making a bad social media decision. Entercom Chicago Market Manager Rachel Williamson confirmed that sports talker Dan McNeil is no longer an employee at The Score.
How America votes in the presidential election will reshape the FCC no matter what happens. If President Trump wins, the exit of a big radio deregulation proponent is all but certain. If Joe Biden wins, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai will likely be succeeded by one of two Democratic Commissioners.
Jim Meyer has announced his plan to retire as CEO of SiriusXM on December 31. Jennifer Witz, President, Sales, Marketing and Operations, will become the new Chief Executive Officer.
Connoisseur Media and Compass Media Networks today announced a multiyear partnership for the national syndication of The Anna & Raven Morning Show. The duo is based in Connecticut and also heard on WALK-FM on Long Island.
He's had a radio career that's lasted 50 years, mostly in Iowa. On January 8th, Harden will retire. He plans to travel with his wife, write books and invent. Earlier this year Harden's long-time morning show co-host Bonnie Lucas retired.
94 radio spots made it to the finals of the 2020 Radio Mercury Awards this year. The winners will be announced during a virtual event October 6.
A nationwide coalition of Christian radio networks will join forces Saturday to present a two-hour special program titled WHERE IS AMERICA HEADED? Finding Faith in a Time of Fear from 8:30PM-10:30PM Eastern time.
The Associated Press and Skyview Networks have announced a multi-year agreement for network audio sales of AP’s advertising inventory. Beginning January 1, 2021, Skyview Networks will exclusively represent AP’s 15-second advertising units.
Jim Richmond has been hired as the Bonneville Seattle media cluster’s Director of Sales. He takes over for Cathy Cangiano who has been promoted to SVP Market Manager in the cluster.
Keith Sweat has been working with Premiere for 13 years now and that relationship will continue. The network announced Tuesday that it has renewed its partnership with the R&B legend to continue hosting The Sweat Hotel, which is heard on over 60 stations.
Townsquare's Country station WITL-FM in Lansing has hired Cadillac Jack and Erica Gray to host mornings. They replace Banana Don & Stephanie McCoy.
Country radio personality Shawn Parr, host of nationally syndicated Shawn Parr’s Across the Country, is set to host a 10 week free virtual concert series. Taking the Highways Across America is sponsored by Camping World.
CNN Audio and iHeartRadio have launched 
The 2020 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will celebrate the best in Latin culture and music during Hispanic Heritage Month in October. A virtual music festival and iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award presentation will be featured. 
Local Radio Networks has partnered with Broadcast My Brand to bring branding and imaging to their 24/7 music formats. The agreement pairs LRN users with creative services to emphasis each station's unique, local story.
Triton Digital is now offering advertisers targeted distribution using Tru Optik's Political Data Cloud. Advertisers can now purchase digital audio inventory on an audience-addressable basis according to political interests and behaviors. 
