Thank you for making 2024 Radio Ink’s most-read year ever! We’re proud to present this special edition Year in Review, highlighting the headlines and conversations that defined the radio industry. Our regular headlines will return tomorrow. [read more]
A decade ago, individuals aged 13 and older allocated just over half of their daily audio time to AM/FM radio, encompassing both over-the-air broadcasts and streaming. If you fast forward to today, how does modern listening stack up? There's good news and bad news. [read more]
In 2023, Nielsen dropped the blockbuster news that AM/FM radio's total audience overtook television for the first time in history. Days short of the first anniversary of that study, Nielsen now reveals that three-percent advantage has soared as TV gets left behind. [read more]
Denise Potter lives 30 minutes south of Asheville in Hendersonville, NC. After nearly a week without reliable cell service, Denise spoke with Radio Ink to share her experience during and after Helene and the powerful difference radio is making in the region. [read more]
The omission of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act from the year-end budget bill has drawn strong reactions from Capitol Hill and the industry. Leaders ranging from Sen. Ted Cruz to top broadcast executives now share their perspectives with Radio Ink. [read more]
As expected, Audacy has filed for bankruptcy after a significant restructuring agreement with its debtholders. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Sunday morning. [read more]
Following formal FCC approval, Audacy has announced the successful completion of its financial restructuring. The broadcaster is also providing news on the company's future, including its leadership and surprising news from an investor standpoint. [read more]
After more than a half-century of serving New York City with News/Talk programming and information, 880 WCBS-AM will be leaving the format as Audacy hands the heritage station to Craig Karmazin's Good Karma Brands under a Local Marketing Agreement. [read more]
The radio industry and New York City were shocked on Monday morning to hear that WCBS-AM would be leaving its All-News format behind. Radio Ink reached out to those inside WCBS 880 and beyond to gauge the change on a station and an industry level. [read more]
Among all the engaging sessions at Forecast 2025, perhaps the most intense unfolded about the critical battle to preserve local journalism and the vital role of advertiser support as presented by a panel of experts, including NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt. [read more]
"I learned the perspectives of the regulated firsthand. I understand that the right level of regulation reflects the circumstances before us and specific facts matter a lot." Those words from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, in an address to Hispanic broadcasters. [read more]
After years of debate and discussion, the Federal Communications Commission has officially adopted FM geo-targeting as proposed in a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The change will allow stations to air geo-targeted content for a portion of their broadcast hour. [read more]
President-Elect Donald Trump has announced that Commissioner Brendan Carr will become Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission under his administration. Currently serving as the senior Republican on the FCC, he will replace Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. [read more]
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SiriusXM announced a seismic shift in the company's subscription model that could reshape the audio battle for the car dashboard. As it tries to gain ground against AM/FM and streaming competition, SiriusXM has launched an ad-supported, in-car plan. [read more]
At the end of 2023, SiriusXM revealed a revamped brand and app as CEO Jennifer Witz announced a heavily streaming-focused initiative to capture new - and ideally younger - subscribers. One year later, that push appears to have fallen flat as the company redirects. [read more]
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Thank you for making 2024 Radio Ink’s most-read year ever! We’re proud to present this special edition Year in Review, highlighting the headlines and conversations that defined the radio industry. Our regular headlines will return tomorrow.
A decade ago, individuals aged 13 and older allocated just over half of their daily audio time to AM/FM radio, encompassing both over-the-air broadcasts and streaming. If you fast forward to today, how does modern listening stack up? There's good news and bad news.
In 2023, Nielsen dropped the blockbuster news that AM/FM radio's total audience overtook television for the first time in history. Days short of the first anniversary of that study, Nielsen now reveals that three-percent advantage has soared as TV gets left behind.
Denise Potter lives 30 minutes south of Asheville in Hendersonville, NC. After nearly a week without reliable cell service, Denise spoke with Radio Ink to share her experience during and after Helene and the powerful difference radio is making in the region.
The omission of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act from the year-end budget bill has drawn strong reactions from Capitol Hill and the industry. Leaders ranging from Sen. Ted Cruz to top broadcast executives now share their perspectives with Radio Ink.
As expected, Audacy has filed for bankruptcy after a significant restructuring agreement with its debtholders. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on Sunday morning.
Following formal FCC approval, Audacy has announced the successful completion of its financial restructuring. The broadcaster is also providing news on the company's future, including its leadership and surprising news from an investor standpoint.
After more than a half-century of serving New York City with News/Talk programming and information, 880 WCBS-AM will be leaving the format as Audacy hands the heritage station to Craig Karmazin's Good Karma Brands under a Local Marketing Agreement.
The radio industry and New York City were shocked on Monday morning to hear that WCBS-AM would be leaving its All-News format behind. Radio Ink reached out to those inside WCBS 880 and beyond to gauge the change on a station and an industry level.
Among all the engaging sessions at Forecast 2025, perhaps the most intense unfolded about the critical battle to preserve local journalism and the vital role of advertiser support as presented by a panel of experts, including NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
"I learned the perspectives of the regulated firsthand. I understand that the right level of regulation reflects the circumstances before us and specific facts matter a lot." Those words from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, in an address to Hispanic broadcasters.
After years of debate and discussion, the Federal Communications Commission has officially adopted FM geo-targeting as proposed in a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The change will allow stations to air geo-targeted content for a portion of their broadcast hour.
President-Elect Donald Trump has announced that Commissioner Brendan Carr will become Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission under his administration. Currently serving as the senior Republican on the FCC, he will replace Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
SiriusXM announced a seismic shift in the company's subscription model that could reshape the audio battle for the car dashboard. As it tries to gain ground against AM/FM and streaming competition, SiriusXM has launched an ad-supported, in-car plan.
At the end of 2023, SiriusXM revealed a revamped brand and app as CEO Jennifer Witz announced a heavily streaming-focused initiative to capture new - and ideally younger - subscribers. One year later, that push appears to have fallen flat as the company redirects.
