On Friday, a CrowdStrike software glitch severely disrupted cloud-based software operations globally, crippling everything from airline travel to hospitals for hours. Fortunately, radio escaped many of the headaches endured by other industries. [read more]
With President Joe Biden exiting the 2024 Presidential race, 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]
As COVID-era work-from-home policies dwindle, radio stands to see increased engagement from American commuters. As of June 2024, over 70% of employed adults are now commuting, according to data shared by Katz Radio Group. [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]
(By Pat Bryson) We've all heard, "My advertising didn't work." Much of the time, the campaign (I use the term loosely) didn't work because it was conceived incorrectly. It didn't have the three necessary ingredients for a successful campaign: [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Last week, I talked with a very smart Sales Manager/Market Manager who is looking for work right now. He called to check in, but our conversation rapidly evolved to talking about the power and fear of artificial intelligence and sales. [read more]
(By Steve Allan) Consider the lowly paper clip. You probably have scores of them in your desk drawer, but how often do you really use one in a PDF world? Yet in 2023 the global paper clip market was valued at $11.1 BILLION! [read more]
Are you ready to elevate your sales team to new heights? Join us for an exclusive, free webinar presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit that promises to transform your management approach and boost your sales performance! [read more]
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy's 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State. [read more]
After being ousted in Alpha Media's sweeping nationwide layoffs, Randy Van Roekel has found a new radio home in Newton, IA. Van Roekel has joined M and H Broadcasting's KNIA and KRLS as a local news and sports reporter. [read more]
Purdue University has announced that College Football Hall of Famer Mark Herrmann will join the Boilermaker Sports Network as the new color analyst for Purdue football broadcasts. Herrmann will pair up with Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton. [read more]
Roberts Metro Broadcasting's Foxy 106.9 is mourning the loss of St. Louis radio host Tammie Holland following her battle with cancer. With a broadcast career spanning over three decades, Holland co-hosted Foxy's Real Breakfast Crew morning show. [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]
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Spotify has announced the expansion of its AI DJ feature to Spanish-speaking Premium users worldwide. Originally launched in English, the new AI DJ is the streamer's attempt at a more radio-like music experience for Spanish-speaking users. [read more]
AI-driven audio production platform Wondercraft has boosted its executive team with the hiring of former Canva product designer Didier Sibellas as its new Head of Design. This matches Wondercraft's goal of becoming the "Canva for Audio," as it calls itself. [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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On Friday, a CrowdStrike software glitch severely disrupted cloud-based software operations globally, crippling everything from airline travel to hospitals for hours. Fortunately, radio escaped many of the headaches endured by other industries.
With President Joe Biden exiting the 2024 Presidential race, 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.
As COVID-era work-from-home policies dwindle, radio stands to see increased engagement from American commuters. As of June 2024, over 70% of employed adults are now commuting, according to data shared by Katz Radio Group.
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.
(By Pat Bryson) We've all heard, "My advertising didn't work." Much of the time, the campaign (I use the term loosely) didn't work because it was conceived incorrectly. It didn't have the three necessary ingredients for a successful campaign:
(By Loyd Ford) Last week, I talked with a very smart Sales Manager/Market Manager who is looking for work right now. He called to check in, but our conversation rapidly evolved to talking about the power and fear of artificial intelligence and sales.
(By Steve Allan) Consider the lowly paper clip. You probably have scores of them in your desk drawer, but how often do you really use one in a PDF world? Yet in 2023 the global paper clip market was valued at $11.1 BILLION!
Are you ready to elevate your sales team to new heights? Join us for an exclusive, free webinar presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit that promises to transform your management approach and boost your sales performance!
Chicago air talent Ryan Arnold is stepping down at Audacy's 93XRT (WXRT) after his full-time afternoon slot was cut this past spring. Arnold had been with the station for eleven years. He will now focus on his media communications firm DeSoto and State.
After being ousted in Alpha Media's sweeping nationwide layoffs, Randy Van Roekel has found a new radio home in Newton, IA. Van Roekel has joined M and H Broadcasting's KNIA and KRLS as a local news and sports reporter.
Purdue University has announced that College Football Hall of Famer Mark Herrmann will join the Boilermaker Sports Network as the new color analyst for Purdue football broadcasts. Herrmann will pair up with Voice of the Boilermakers, Tim Newton.
Roberts Metro Broadcasting's Foxy 106.9 is mourning the loss of St. Louis radio host Tammie Holland following her battle with cancer. With a broadcast career spanning over three decades, Holland co-hosted Foxy's Real Breakfast Crew morning show.
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!
Spotify has announced the expansion of its AI DJ feature to Spanish-speaking Premium users worldwide. Originally launched in English, the new AI DJ is the streamer's attempt at a more radio-like music experience for Spanish-speaking users.
AI-driven audio production platform Wondercraft has boosted its executive team with the hiring of former Canva product designer Didier Sibellas as its new Head of Design. This matches Wondercraft's goal of becoming the "Canva for Audio," as it calls itself.
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 
