Beasley Media Group is continuing its financial pivot by becoming the second major radio company to offer a debt exchange plan to its creditors this year. The plan would extend Beasley's debt maturity window by two additional years, if successful. [read more]
The September issue of Radio Ink magazine, out today, is dedicated to AM Radio and its importance to our communities. Because we want to ensure Americans’ continued access to AM, we have sent a copy of this issue to every US Senator. [read more]
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is one of the latest groups to come out in support of requiring AI disclosures in political advertising. The union filed an opinion with the FCC on behalf of its more than 160,000 media artists. [read more]
(By Cameron Coats) If you're like me and had the U.S. Open on over the weekend, you may have seen NYC's hottest accessory. Thousands lined up to get one. They're ugly, exclusive, free, and are universally praised for enhancing the experience. They're radios. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) As the cost of doing business goes up, only a portion of that cost can be passed along to your client's customers. The only way to safeguard their profit margin is to raise top-line revenue. That's where advertising comes in. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) September. Time to kick in your energy for the ride to the finish of 2024. This is the time of year when things get the most serious. Many local businesses will make their year in the next four months. What part do we play as radio salespeople? [read more]
(By Steve Allan) OK, it’s high noon and you’re ready to download your data. What should you be looking at and/or tracking? Of course, the first thing you want to know is if you were up or down in your key demo, but that's the easy part of the process. [read more]
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News host, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming. [read more]
Tomorrow marks the start of radio's biggest sales event of the year in Cincinnati. After two days of non-stop money-making ideas, the final session of the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit will give the parting gift of perspective. It's not too late to register! [read more]
Jill Strada has been appointed Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Atlanta. Strada will oversee all programming for the cluster's six stations. Strada previously served as Cox Media Group Miami's Director of Operations from 2014 until 2021. [read more]
NPR has elected several new members to its Board of Directors, including four Member Directors and two Public Directors, coming from NPR affiliates ranging from Texas to Michigan. The new board members will begin their terms in November. [read more]
Meruelo Media has again reduced its staff in Los Angeles, this time cutting Kevin Ryder and Doug “Sluggo” Roberts from KLOS. Ryder revealed the news of his and Roberts’ dismissal on social media on Friday. The duo had hosted afternoons on the station since 2021. [read more]
Longtime New York City radio personality Pat Prescott is expanding her public radio program, Favorite Things, into national syndication with Jazz 88.3 (WBGO). Prescott has hosted the show on the Newark Public Radio signal since 2022. [read more]
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have appointed Joe Brand as the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Penguins Radio Network. Brand will lead the coverage for all Penguins regular-season and playoff games, joined by color analyst Phil Bourque. [read more]
Mean Green Hits, the student-run radio station at the University of North Texas, has unveiled programming updates as it prepares to celebrate a major milestone. Centering on throwbacks, this new approach will feature Billboard chart hits from 1990 to 2019. [read more]
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Beasley Media Group is continuing its financial pivot by becoming the second major radio company to offer a debt exchange plan to its creditors this year. The plan would extend Beasley's debt maturity window by two additional years, if successful.
The September issue of Radio Ink magazine, out today, is dedicated to AM Radio and its importance to our communities. Because we want to ensure Americans’ continued access to AM, we have sent a copy of this issue to every US Senator.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists is one of the latest groups to come out in support of requiring AI disclosures in political advertising. The union filed an opinion with the FCC on behalf of its more than 160,000 media artists.
(By Cameron Coats) If you're like me and had the U.S. Open on over the weekend, you may have seen NYC's hottest accessory. Thousands lined up to get one. They're ugly, exclusive, free, and are universally praised for enhancing the experience. They're radios.
(By Pat Bryson) As the cost of doing business goes up, only a portion of that cost can be passed along to your client's customers. The only way to safeguard their profit margin is to raise top-line revenue. That's where advertising comes in.
(By Loyd Ford) September. Time to kick in your energy for the ride to the finish of 2024. This is the time of year when things get the most serious. Many local businesses will make their year in the next four months. What part do we play as radio salespeople?
(By Steve Allan) OK, it’s high noon and you’re ready to download your data. What should you be looking at and/or tracking? Of course, the first thing you want to know is if you were up or down in your key demo, but that's the easy part of the process.
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News host, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming.
Tomorrow marks the start of radio's biggest sales event of the year in Cincinnati. After two days of non-stop money-making ideas, the final session of the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit will give the parting gift of perspective. 
Jill Strada has been appointed Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Atlanta. Strada will oversee all programming for the cluster's six stations. Strada previously served as Cox Media Group Miami's Director of Operations from 2014 until 2021.
NPR has elected several new members to its Board of Directors, including four Member Directors and two Public Directors, coming from NPR affiliates ranging from Texas to Michigan. The new board members will begin their terms in November.
Meruelo Media has again reduced its staff in Los Angeles, this time cutting Kevin Ryder and Doug “Sluggo” Roberts from KLOS. Ryder revealed the news of his and Roberts’ dismissal on social media on Friday. The duo had hosted afternoons on the station since 2021.
Longtime New York City radio personality Pat Prescott is expanding her public radio program, Favorite Things, into national syndication with Jazz 88.3 (WBGO). Prescott has hosted the show on the Newark Public Radio signal since 2022.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have appointed Joe Brand as the new radio play-by-play announcer for the Penguins Radio Network. Brand will lead the coverage for all Penguins regular-season and playoff games, joined by color analyst Phil Bourque.
Mean Green Hits, the student-run radio station at the University of North Texas, has unveiled programming updates as it prepares to celebrate a major milestone. Centering on throwbacks, this new approach will feature Billboard chart hits from 1990 to 2019.
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 
