As the "original influencers," radio personalities have been at the forefront of creator-generated content long before it was called that. Now new data shows the power in all brands harnessing that content, which provides plenty of opportunity for local radio. [read more]
Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell two of its Frederick, MD radio stations to Williamsburg, VA's Local Daily Media. Connoisseur will maintain control of Free Country 99.9 (WFRE) and 930 Free Talk (WFMD-AM) until FCC sale approval and closing. [read more]
As the past few weeks have dramatically emphasized, politics is unavoidable in radio... or is it? As Radio Ink readies to recognize the Best Program Directors in America, we asked this year's honorees how they handle the elephant (and donkey) in the room at their stations. [read more]
A US District Court may not be dismissing a $150 million lawsuit against SiriusXM alleging unpaid royalties for lack of jurisdiction, but a judge is granting the satellite broadcaster's change of venue request - moving the case from Virginia to New York. [read more]
(By Charese Frugé) Hannah Lane is a member of the Nate & Traci morning show on US96.3, a Country station serving Jackson, MS. She’s also the full-time content creator for the cluster of five additional area stations owned by New South Radio. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) What makes a great salesperson? There are a lot of books and articles out there that will give you exceptional qualities: Driven. Resilient. Problem solver. Critical thinker. Competitive. All of these are solid traits - but not the greatest, I've found. [read more]
Join us today for your first inside look at the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit! Have your sales management questions answered by the Center for Sales Strategy's Matt Sunshine at our free webinar today at 12:30p ET - get your query at the front of the line now. [read more]
iHeartMedia California has appointed Sara McClure as Vice President of Unified Partnerships. McClure transitions to this role after serving as Market President of iHeart Sacramento for the past eight years. [read more]
iHeartMedia has appointed Steve Darnell as the new Metro President for Sacramento, CA. Darnell steps into the role after four years as iHeart's Area President for Fresno, Riverside, Spokane, Monterey, Modesto, and Bakersfield. [read more]
An organization is only as good as the person who manages it - that's why it's so important to Radio Ink that we recognize The Best Managers in Radio each year. If you're led by a visionary who steers their team through radio's brave new world, it's time to nominate. [read more]
The FTC's battle to end non-competes is now one against, one for. After a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction against the rule earlier this month, a Pennsylvania-based district court now says the FTC has every right to strike down such contracts. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission has issued Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to two FM translator licensees for delays in submitting their license renewal applications. Both notices could cost the operators $6,500 each. [read more]
Saga Communications Hampton Roads' FM99 WNOR hosted its 37th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, surpassing its donation targets with a collection of 590 blood units that have the potential to save more than 1,770 lives. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR REC Networks is speaking up about a proposal that would create a new "Class A10" FM radio station. While it likes the plan, its support is contingent on one big ask. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the report. Get it by clicking HERE.
Albany, NY's Northeast Public Radio, operator of WAMC, has appointed Sarah Gilbert as its new President and CEO. Gilbert brings extensive experience from her roles at the BBC, NPR, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. [read more]
Liberty Media Corporation has announced the date it expects to complete its merger with SiriusXM to simplify the satellite broadcaster's ownership structure. "New SiriusXM" will combine multiple ticker symbols - including LSXMA, LSXMB, and LSXMK - into SIRI. [read more]
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 Cameron Coats. [read more]
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As the "original influencers," radio personalities have been at the forefront of creator-generated content long before it was called that. Now new data shows the power in all brands harnessing that content, which provides plenty of opportunity for local radio.
Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell two of its Frederick, MD radio stations to Williamsburg, VA's Local Daily Media. Connoisseur will maintain control of Free Country 99.9 (WFRE) and 930 Free Talk (WFMD-AM) until FCC sale approval and closing.
As the past few weeks have dramatically emphasized, politics is unavoidable in radio... or is it? As Radio Ink readies to recognize the Best Program Directors in America, we asked this year's honorees how they handle the elephant (and donkey) in the room at their stations.
A US District Court may not be dismissing a $150 million lawsuit against SiriusXM alleging unpaid royalties for lack of jurisdiction, but a judge is granting the satellite broadcaster's change of venue request - moving the case from Virginia to New York.
(By Charese Frugé) Hannah Lane is a member of the Nate & Traci morning show on US96.3, a Country station serving Jackson, MS. She’s also the full-time content creator for the cluster of five additional area stations owned by New South Radio.
(By Chris Stonick) What makes a great salesperson? There are a lot of books and articles out there that will give you exceptional qualities: Driven. Resilient. Problem solver. Critical thinker. Competitive. All of these are solid traits - but not the greatest, I've found.
Join us today for your first inside look at the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit! Have your sales management questions answered by the Center for Sales Strategy's Matt Sunshine at our free webinar today at 12:30p ET - get your query at the front of the line now.
iHeartMedia California has appointed Sara McClure as Vice President of Unified Partnerships. McClure transitions to this role after serving as Market President of iHeart Sacramento for the past eight years.
iHeartMedia has appointed Steve Darnell as the new Metro President for Sacramento, CA. Darnell steps into the role after four years as iHeart's Area President for Fresno, Riverside, Spokane, Monterey, Modesto, and Bakersfield.
An organization is only as good as the person who manages it - that's why it's so important to Radio Ink that we recognize The Best Managers in Radio each year. If you're led by a visionary who steers their team through radio's brave new world, it's time to nominate.
The FTC's battle to end non-competes is now one against, one for. After a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction against the rule earlier this month, a Pennsylvania-based district court now says the FTC has every right to strike down such contracts.
The Federal Communications Commission has issued Notices of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to two FM translator licensees for delays in submitting their license renewal applications. Both notices could cost the operators $6,500 each.
Saga Communications Hampton Roads' FM99 WNOR hosted its 37th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, surpassing its donation targets with a collection of 590 blood units that have the potential to save more than 1,770 lives.
Albany, NY's Northeast Public Radio, operator of WAMC, has appointed Sarah Gilbert as its new President and CEO. Gilbert brings extensive experience from her roles at the BBC, NPR, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Liberty Media Corporation has announced the date it expects to complete its merger with SiriusXM to simplify the satellite broadcaster's ownership structure. "New SiriusXM" will combine multiple ticker symbols - including LSXMA, LSXMB, and LSXMK - into SIRI.
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 
