With 32 million Americans living within the eclipse's path, Radio Ink asked how your stations were celebrating and we heard plenty of community-engaging, fun, and memorable ideas. Here's how radio got in the celestial spirit and made local connections: [read more]
Radio Ink is counting down to NAB Show 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center by having conversations with some of radio’s biggest innovators in the days leading up to April 13-17. Today, we sit down with vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande. [read more]
100% of the top 100 selling new vehicles in the US have radio; only 36% have a radio button. This is only one of the eye-opening details found by Quu's inaugural In-Vehicle Visuals Report, showcasing the complicated modern role of radio in the automotive space. [read more]
As media continues its rapid shift, advertising strategies have to adopt an adapt or be left behind mentality. This point is being driven home by a new Nielsen analysis revealing that replicating 2023's media plan could lead to a 12% decrease in consumer reach. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) It’s difficult to pick up the trades without seeing the elimination of jobs in media. We’ve seen radio and audio companies cyclically eliminate talent, multiple times over the years, often driven by revenue or the lack thereof. [read more]
(By John Shomby) Job responsibilities have multiplied as staff diminish and, for a few of us, it has been a difficult adjustment. I have had more than several PDs run into me at events and profusely apologize for their lack of contact. I get it! [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) All of the mania around yesterday's eclipse got me thinking about how radio station brands and show brands excel the most when they capitalize on "drafting" from the noise and hysteria of a moment and make it theirs. [read more]
Eight days after announcing more than $14 million in stock buybacks from MSG National Properties LLC, Townsquare Media has revealed they've also bought back around three million options from its board of directors and company executives. [read more]
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR. [read more]
The total solar eclipse cutting across the US had an unexpected effect in radio - it led to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration becoming one of the week's top advertisers, urging drivers to take care during the eclipse, with millions of extra drivers on the road. [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media has announced the lineup for its annual NAB Show breakfast on April 15. "The Business of Multiplatform Sports" will feature voices from across radio discussing the changing dynamics of women in the sports media business. [read more]
Your station is sitting on a goldmine of ad sales - your team just needs to know how to mine it! The April 2024 issue of Radio Ink features a champion of local news advertising along with how local reporting can mean big profits! [read more]
Portland Trail Blazers radio personality Mike Lynch has announced his retirement from broadcasting following his diagnosis with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The 34-year-old received the news in January after experiencing symptoms in October. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR The developer of a proprietary AI-powered platform that includes the subscription ad-deletion streaming service for radio branded as faidr has been awarded a US patent for the core technology powering the smartphone app. Find more in RBR+TVBR's afternoon headlines email. Get it by clicking HERE.
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) is adding seasoned radio news vet Valerie Segraves as news anchor and reporter for Robby and Rochelle in the Morning. Segraves goes on-air on the Jersey Shore starting April 22nd. [read more]
Charlie Smith has joined audio industry workflow automation and ad management provider Frequency as its new Technical Account Manager. In his role, Smith will provide technical assistance to clients, leading platform onboarding, training, and customer support. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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With 32 million Americans living within the eclipse's path, Radio Ink asked how your stations were celebrating and we heard plenty of community-engaging, fun, and memorable ideas. Here's how radio got in the celestial spirit and made local connections:
Radio Ink is counting down to NAB Show 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center by having conversations with some of radio’s biggest innovators in the days leading up to April 13-17. Today, we sit down with vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande.
100% of the top 100 selling new vehicles in the US have radio; only 36% have a radio button. This is only one of the eye-opening details found by Quu's inaugural In-Vehicle Visuals Report, showcasing the complicated modern role of radio in the automotive space.
As media continues its rapid shift, advertising strategies have to adopt an adapt or be left behind mentality. This point is being driven home by a new Nielsen analysis revealing that replicating 2023's media plan could lead to a 12% decrease in consumer reach.
(By Mike McVay) It’s difficult to pick up the trades without seeing the elimination of jobs in media. We’ve seen radio and audio companies cyclically eliminate talent, multiple times over the years, often driven by revenue or the lack thereof.
(By John Shomby) Job responsibilities have multiplied as staff diminish and, for a few of us, it has been a difficult adjustment. I have had more than several PDs run into me at events and profusely apologize for their lack of contact. I get it!
(By Buzz Knight) All of the mania around yesterday's eclipse got me thinking about how radio station brands and show brands excel the most when they capitalize on "drafting" from the noise and hysteria of a moment and make it theirs.
Eight days after announcing more than $14 million in stock buybacks from MSG National Properties LLC, Townsquare Media has revealed they've also bought back around three million options from its board of directors and company executives.
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR.
The total solar eclipse cutting across the US had an unexpected effect in radio - it led to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration becoming one of the week's top advertisers, urging drivers to take care during the eclipse, with millions of extra drivers on the road.
The Alliance for Women in Media has announced the lineup for its annual NAB Show breakfast on April 15. "The Business of Multiplatform Sports" will feature voices from across radio discussing the changing dynamics of women in the sports media business.
Your station is sitting on a goldmine of ad sales - your team just needs to know how to mine it! The April 2024 issue of Radio Ink features a champion of local news advertising along with how local reporting can mean big profits!
Portland Trail Blazers radio personality Mike Lynch has announced his retirement from broadcasting following his diagnosis with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. The 34-year-old received the news in January after experiencing symptoms in October.
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) is adding seasoned radio news vet Valerie Segraves as news anchor and reporter for Robby and Rochelle in the Morning. Segraves goes on-air on the Jersey Shore starting April 22nd.
Charlie Smith has joined audio industry workflow automation and ad management provider Frequency as its new Technical Account Manager. In his role, Smith will provide technical assistance to clients, leading platform onboarding, training, and customer support.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
