Should Biden be replaced as the Democratic candidate for president, what are the implications for media ad spend? Radio Ink discussed this and several other pressing election issues for radio with BIA Advisory Services’ Nicole Ovadia and Silver Oak Political President Steve Passwaiter. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission's party lines clashed with Congressional party lines on Tuesday morning, as all five FCC Commissioners met in a hearing with the House Energy & Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee. [read more]
As generative AI drastically reshapes the media landscape, its impact on content creation and dissemination, particularly when it comes to news, has become an area of extreme concern in the US according to a Reuters Institute study. [read more]
There’s a chance Herb Tarlek had what it takes to win a Radio Wayne. Not for his fashion sense, of course, but he could have been a contender. He kept WKRP/Cincinnati afloat through bad book after bad book with a mix of nerve, creativity, and hard work. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) Jo Jo Wright and I worked in Charlotte and ended up at KSOL in San Francisco. Jokingly, he reflected, “You’re really slacking. You were always creating promotions that had me hanging out with cute girls.” "Okay, what if you rushed a sorority?" [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) The primary reason that Americans listen to radio (besides that it is free) is for air talent. Memorable personalities are significantly more important to radio listeners than music or contests. Why? Being memorable requires authenticity. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Fishing is very much like advertising sales. Are you fishing just to catch some fish, or are you trying to land the BIG ONE? And, how do you know when it’s a BIG ONE? [read more]
Jacobs Media has launched the sixth edition of its AQ6 survey, its annual national study focused on US commercial radio air talent. AQ6 will notably take a deep dive into the integration of artificial intelligence in radio operations on-air and behind the scenes. [read more]
Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel have revealed their live coverage plans from the 2024 Republican National Convention starting Monday, July 15 from Media Row in Milwaukee's Panther Arena, situated near the main venue at Fiserv Forum. [read more]
Puget Sound Public Radio President and General Manager Caryn Mathes has announced she will retire in January. Mathes has spent 40 years dedicated to leading public radio stations, with the past decade spent in her current role as the head of Seattle's KUOW. [read more]
Jimmy Steal has announced he will be leaving Hubbard Radio Chicago as he starts his own consultancy in Austin, TX. Steal has been Vice President of Brand and Content for Throwback 100.3 (WTBC) and 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) since January 2019. [read more]
NRG Media Lincoln has promoted Tom Stanton to News Director at The Voice of Lincoln KLIN-AM/FM. Awarded by the Associated Press and Nebraska Broadcasters Association, Stanton brings nearly four decades of experience in Nebraska news to his new role. [read more]
After years trailing competitors like Spotify and Apple, YouTube has emerged as the most favored platform for podcast consumption in the United States according to Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Spring 2024 Podcast Download Report. [read more]
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The Big 12 Conference has announced that TuneIn will be the official audio home of the conference. This collaboration includes the creation of a 24/7 Big 12-branded audio station ahead of the college football season opener on August 29. [read more]
Audio ad platform Audiohook is harnessing Barometer's AI contextual targeting engine to introduce a set of brand suitability definitions that improve upon the existing Global Alliance for Responsible Media categories by tailoring them specifically for audio content. [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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Should Biden be replaced as the Democratic candidate for president, what are the implications for media ad spend? Radio Ink discussed this and several other pressing election issues for radio with BIA Advisory Services’ Nicole Ovadia and Silver Oak Political President Steve Passwaiter.
The Federal Communications Commission's party lines clashed with Congressional party lines on Tuesday morning, as all five FCC Commissioners met in a hearing with the House Energy & Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee.
As generative AI drastically reshapes the media landscape, its impact on content creation and dissemination, particularly when it comes to news, has become an area of extreme concern in the US according to a Reuters Institute study.
There’s a chance Herb Tarlek had what it takes to win a Radio Wayne. Not for his fashion sense, of course, but he could have been a contender. He kept WKRP/Cincinnati afloat through bad book after bad book with a mix of nerve, creativity, and hard work.
(By Paige Nienaber) Jo Jo Wright and I worked in Charlotte and ended up at KSOL in San Francisco. Jokingly, he reflected, “You’re really slacking. You were always creating promotions that had me hanging out with cute girls.” "Okay, what if you rushed a sorority?"
(By Jeff McHugh) The primary reason that Americans listen to radio (besides that it is free) is for air talent. Memorable personalities are significantly more important to radio listeners than music or contests. Why? Being memorable requires authenticity.
(By Rick Fink) Fishing is very much like advertising sales. Are you fishing just to catch some fish, or are you trying to land the BIG ONE? And, how do you know when it’s a BIG ONE?
Jacobs Media has launched the sixth edition of its AQ6 survey, its annual national study focused on US commercial radio air talent. AQ6 will notably take a deep dive into the integration of artificial intelligence in radio operations on-air and behind the scenes.
Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel have revealed their live coverage plans from the 2024 Republican National Convention starting Monday, July 15 from Media Row in Milwaukee's Panther Arena, situated near the main venue at Fiserv Forum.
Puget Sound Public Radio President and General Manager Caryn Mathes has announced she will retire in January. Mathes has spent 40 years dedicated to leading public radio stations, with the past decade spent in her current role as the head of Seattle's KUOW.
Jimmy Steal has announced he will be leaving Hubbard Radio Chicago as he starts his own consultancy in Austin, TX. Steal has been Vice President of Brand and Content for Throwback 100.3 (WTBC) and 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) since January 2019.
NRG Media Lincoln has promoted Tom Stanton to News Director at The Voice of Lincoln KLIN-AM/FM. Awarded by the Associated Press and Nebraska Broadcasters Association, Stanton brings nearly four decades of experience in Nebraska news to his new role.
After years trailing competitors like Spotify and Apple, YouTube has emerged as the most favored platform for podcast consumption in the United States according to Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Spring 2024 Podcast Download Report.
The Big 12 Conference has announced that TuneIn will be the official audio home of the conference. This collaboration includes the creation of a 24/7 Big 12-branded audio station ahead of the college football season opener on August 29.
Audio ad platform Audiohook is harnessing Barometer's AI contextual targeting engine to introduce a set of brand suitability definitions that improve upon the existing Global Alliance for Responsible Media categories by tailoring them specifically for audio content.
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 
