(By Curtis LeGeyt) NAB continues to be on the frontlines for broadcasters in the nation’s capital, leading the charge to keep AM in the dashboard, shielding local radio stations from any new performance royalties and fighting to level the playing field with big tech. [read more]
Each July, the industry eagerly anticipates Radio Ink’s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list. This year, that anticipation is dialed up to 11 as we await the big reveal of the “Top 40” rankings — and Radio Ink’s new format. Get your first look here! [read more]
As radio and advertisers seek inroads into Gen Alpha, a new study is giving a new understanding of how the young generation views media, brands, and the personalities who represent them. [read more]
Just over a year after Nick Verbitski sold United Stations Radio Networks to Gemini XIII, the network has appointed a new President. Stefan Jones, who joined United Stations in 2016 as SVP of Content and Affiliation, will now take the network's lead role. [read more]
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate your station or group’s sales superstars for this year’s Radio Wayne Awards - Radio Ink’s highest honor for achievement in sales, marketing, and management. Submit your entries before 5p ET/8p PT. [read more]
For the first time since 2007, the Federal Communications Commission has issued an update concerning the operating powers of AM broadcast stations during pre-sunrise and post-sunset hours, as affected by Daylight Saving Time. [read more]
As European broadcasters join the US in making sure radio remains front and center in automobiles, the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland have joined the European Broadcasting Union in pushing for a deal with automakers known as "The Playbook." [read more]
After Hurricane Beryl left many in Texas without reliable power as cleanup continues, Urban One Houston's 93Q Country (KKBQ) came to the aid of its community to provide a unique service you don't think about until it's gone - charging phones and other devices. [read more]
Woodward Community Media's Appleton, WI stations collected more than 67,000 meals for food-insecure veterans and their families during their sixth Annual “Combat Hunger” event, in collaboration with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. [read more]
After Salem Media Group announced its Republican National Convention coverage plans, more syndicated and satellite radio talent are converging on Milwaukee for the event. The event will see the nomination of former President Trump and his next running-mate. [read more]
The Mississippi Association of Broadcasters has unveiled the first mentee under the MAB/Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio initiative. Hannah Lane, on-air talent for Digio Strategies' WUSJ in Jackson, will be the first to receive guidance under the program. [read more]
University of Pennsylvania public AAA station WXPN is welcoming Amber Miller for nights and weekends, starting Thursday, July 18. Miller was previously talent, Assistant Program Director, and Program Director at WRFF in Philadelphia. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from... Radio Ink. Specifically, our November 27, 1995 issue and the call for entries from our 5th annual Radio Wayne Awards. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR No less than three newly finalized transactions involving radio station sales await regulatory approval. One involves a Fresno AM.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has all three stories before anyone else. Get it by clicking HERE.
More public radio stations have received crucial funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to upgrade their emergency alert systems. The Next Generation Warning System grant program helps stations adopt digital broadcast technology. [read more]
SiriusXM has prepped its coverage of Major League Baseball's 2024 All-Star Week from Arlington, TX, running Sunday, July 14, through Tuesday, July 16. Programming will cover the MLB Draft, the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, and the 94th All-Star Game. [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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