Salem Media Group has announced the $80 million sale of its remaining Contemporary Christian Music stations as part of a series of major financial and strategic transactions. The move brings the end of the broadcaster's CCM format, commonly recognized under the "Fish" moniker. [read more]
As 2025 looms, audio agency Oxford Road gathered a roundtable to forecast unvarnished takes on radio’s profitability and CPMs, podcast ad overload, and the uneasy alliance between AI innovation and the timeless art of authentic storytelling. [read more]
In a year marked by more PIRATE Act enforcement, the FCC has issued what is likely to be the last notice of 2024 to the owners of a suburban Boston property where Enforcement Bureau agents detected an unauthorized radio station. [read more]
As 2024 ends, we take a moment to reflect on a year of radio's resilience in the face of uncertainty. We will briefly pause our daily headline schedule tomorrow to ring in the new year, returning on January 2. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) The New Year is here. This is that time of year when we resolve to lose weight, sleep more, spend more time with our families, read more books... You get it. I would like to see those of us in radio make some resolutions ourselves for this new year. [read more]
(By John Shomby) As we make our plans for 2025, I have four very specific wishes for our industry. These are not unrealistic, but they are hopes for industry leaders to take some big steps to get radio on the road to being solidly back in the media conversation. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) As we round out the year, here is a checklist for your consideration on things that may need a fresh set of eyes. (Your mileage may vary depending on how wide you're willing to open your eyes.) [read more]
The Canadian government’s proposed "Streaming Tax," which would require major global streaming platforms to contribute a percentage of their annual revenue in the country to radio stations, has hit a roadblock over litigation from streaming companies. [read more]
As the holidays come to a close, Progressive narrowly reclaimed the top spot on Media Monitors' Radio Spot Ten for the week of December 23-29. The insurer beat out a very competitive field for the last full week of the year after heavily advertising through 2024. [read more]
This month, Radio Ink looks forward to the coming year with content that addresses technology, social media, the importance of recruiting (and retaining) new talent, and best practices for selling in 2025! Peek inside our December 2024 issue. [read more]
As the year draws to a close, you can still make a 2024 contribution to non-profits making a difference in the radio industry. Donations made before midnight on December 31 can make an immediate impact and may qualify for tax deductions. [read more]
Saga Communications' 95.7 WZID held its annual Christmas is for Kids Radiothon on December 13, raising over $88,000 for New Hampshire-based child and family services organization Waypoint. The radiothon was anchored by morning hosts Neal and Marga. [read more]
Cox Media Group Atlanta's B98.5 (WSB-FM) hosted its 8th annual Tad, Drex & Kara’s Merry Little Christmas, brightening the holidays for 10 deserving local families. Nearly 300 gifts were provided, ensuring every child had presents under the tree this year. [read more]
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Tammy Oakland is joining Bonneville Denver as the new midday host for KOSI 101.1. Oakland was previously at iHeartMedia's Sunny 106.3 (KKLI) in Colorado Springs, where she served as midday host and Assistant Program Director until an August layoff. [read more]
iHeartMedia is celebrating a surge in yuletide digital listening as the company shares its initial results from this year's Christmas music campaign. iHeart Christmas, an all-digital station, reported sessions up 300% on the iHeartRadio app compared to 2023. [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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Salem Media Group has announced the $80 million sale of its remaining Contemporary Christian Music stations as part of a series of major financial and strategic transactions. The move brings the end of the broadcaster's CCM format, commonly recognized under the "Fish" moniker.
As 2025 looms, audio agency Oxford Road gathered a roundtable to forecast unvarnished takes on radio’s profitability and CPMs, podcast ad overload, and the uneasy alliance between AI innovation and the timeless art of authentic storytelling.
In a year marked by more PIRATE Act enforcement, the FCC has issued what is likely to be the last notice of 2024 to the owners of a suburban Boston property where Enforcement Bureau agents detected an unauthorized radio station.
As 2024 ends, we take a moment to reflect on a year of radio's resilience in the face of uncertainty. We will briefly pause our daily headline schedule tomorrow to ring in the new year, returning on January 2.
(By Mike McVay) The New Year is here. This is that time of year when we resolve to lose weight, sleep more, spend more time with our families, read more books... You get it. I would like to see those of us in radio make some resolutions ourselves for this new year.
(By John Shomby) As we make our plans for 2025, I have four very specific wishes for our industry. These are not unrealistic, but they are hopes for industry leaders to take some big steps to get radio on the road to being solidly back in the media conversation.
(By Buzz Knight) As we round out the year, here is a checklist for your consideration on things that may need a fresh set of eyes. (Your mileage may vary depending on how wide you're willing to open your eyes.)
The Canadian government’s proposed "Streaming Tax," which would require major global streaming platforms to contribute a percentage of their annual revenue in the country to radio stations, has hit a roadblock over litigation from streaming companies.
As the holidays come to a close, Progressive narrowly reclaimed the top spot on Media Monitors' Radio Spot Ten for the week of December 23-29. The insurer beat out a very competitive field for the last full week of the year after heavily advertising through 2024.
This month, Radio Ink looks forward to the coming year with content that addresses technology, social media, the importance of recruiting (and retaining) new talent, and best practices for selling in 2025! Peek inside our December 2024 issue.
As the year draws to a close, you can still make a 2024 contribution to non-profits making a difference in the radio industry. Donations made before midnight on December 31 can make an immediate impact and may qualify for tax deductions.
Saga Communications' 95.7 WZID held its annual Christmas is for Kids Radiothon on December 13, raising over $88,000 for New Hampshire-based child and family services organization Waypoint. The radiothon was anchored by morning hosts Neal and Marga.
Cox Media Group Atlanta's B98.5 (WSB-FM) hosted its 8th annual Tad, Drex & Kara’s Merry Little Christmas, brightening the holidays for 10 deserving local families. Nearly 300 gifts were provided, ensuring every child had presents under the tree this year.
Tammy Oakland is joining Bonneville Denver as the new midday host for KOSI 101.1. Oakland was previously at iHeartMedia's Sunny 106.3 (KKLI) in Colorado Springs, where she served as midday host and Assistant Program Director until an August layoff.
iHeartMedia is celebrating a surge in yuletide digital listening as the company shares its initial results from this year's Christmas music campaign. iHeart Christmas, an all-digital station, reported sessions up 300% on the iHeartRadio app compared to 2023.
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 
