As morning shows and radio hosts across the US discuss the first two rounds of March Madness today, new data is highlighting how radio reaches college basketball fans before, during, and after the games and can be an advertiser's "Most Valuable Platform." [read more]
As Audacy positions itself for a brighter future post-Chapter-11-restructuring, the company has released its final financials for 2023. The broadcaster reported $1.17 billion in net revenue, down 7% from $1.25 billion in 2022 in its SEC filings made on Friday afternoon. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau has initiated the first round of Equal Employment Opportunity audits for 2024. The FCC targets approximately five percent of radio stations at random for compliance checks each year. [read more]
With Audacy and iHeartMedia doubling down on podcasts as the next big future growth sector for audio broadcast companies, a new study says the medium's advertising sector is poised for substantial growth by the year 2032. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) I was trained in the radio business by a gentleman who had been in the insurance business. He trained me in the way insurance salespeople were trained, long before there were any organized ways to train radio salespeople. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) The best Hollywood directors are amazing sellers. Their jobs begin with understanding the story they want to tell, doing the work on the first day of shooting, and creating a story people can’t turn away from. [read more]
(By Marc Greenspan) In the last several weeks, there have been numerous studies released with very positive information for radio. AM/FM radio is America’s #1 mass-reach media. Radio’s average 18-49 audience has pulled away from TV... [read more]
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR. [read more]
Following unexpected layoffs, hosts and producers from Texas Tech Public Media have formally requested that Texas Tech University hand over the rights to their radio shows. The former staff hope to continue producing their programming in different formats. [read more]
SiriusXM is serious about its aggressive advertising efforts with a strategic placement during Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film on Disney+. The 60-second commercial, "A Life in Sound," comes as the satellite broadcaster looks to refresh its image. [read more]
Radio Ink’s March issue celebrates monumental achievements by the industry’s Black trailblazers. Look inside for Radio’s African American Future Leaders, a celebration of 50 years of WBLS, an interview with Aduacy’s Skip Dillard, and more! [read more]
Fiorini Media is elevating Regional Program Director Kerri Leach to Market Manager for Southwest Florida. Leach has extensive experience and deep insight into the market. Fiorini owns a Classic Country AM in Arcadia and an AM News/Talk in Sarasota-Bradenton. [read more]
NRG Media Lincoln's KLIN-AM has parted ways with on-air personality Dan Parsons after ten months. The news came on Thursday, following what would be his last show. Parsons hosted afternoons on the Conservative talk station after Jack Riggins left in May. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR The Media Bureau of the FCC is seeking public input on a proposal that would downgrade a potential future FM radio station licensed to Mattoon, Ill. Why? The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the answer. Get it by clicking HERE.
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day. [read more]
The New York Festivals 2024 Radio Awards has unveiled its Storytellers Gala Shortlist, showcasing audio storytelling from across the globe. The winners will be celebrated at the New York Festivals 2024 Storytellers Gala, a virtual event scheduled for April 16. [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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As morning shows and radio hosts across the US discuss the first two rounds of March Madness today, new data is highlighting how radio reaches college basketball fans before, during, and after the games and can be an advertiser's "Most Valuable Platform."
As Audacy positions itself for a brighter future post-Chapter-11-restructuring, the company has released its final financials for 2023. The broadcaster reported $1.17 billion in net revenue, down 7% from $1.25 billion in 2022 in its SEC filings made on Friday afternoon.
The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau has initiated the first round of Equal Employment Opportunity audits for 2024. The FCC targets approximately five percent of radio stations at random for compliance checks each year.
With Audacy and iHeartMedia doubling down on podcasts as the next big future growth sector for audio broadcast companies, a new study says the medium's advertising sector is poised for substantial growth by the year 2032.
(By Pat Bryson) I was trained in the radio business by a gentleman who had been in the insurance business. He trained me in the way insurance salespeople were trained, long before there were any organized ways to train radio salespeople.
(By Loyd Ford) The best Hollywood directors are amazing sellers. Their jobs begin with understanding the story they want to tell, doing the work on the first day of shooting, and creating a story people can’t turn away from.
(By Marc Greenspan) In the last several weeks, there have been numerous studies released with very positive information for radio. AM/FM radio is America’s #1 mass-reach media. Radio’s average 18-49 audience has pulled away from TV...
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR.
Following unexpected layoffs, hosts and producers from Texas Tech Public Media have formally requested that Texas Tech University hand over the rights to their radio shows. The former staff hope to continue producing their programming in different formats.
SiriusXM is serious about its aggressive advertising efforts with a strategic placement during Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film on Disney+. The 60-second commercial, "A Life in Sound," comes as the satellite broadcaster looks to refresh its image.
Radio Ink’s March issue celebrates monumental achievements by the industry’s Black trailblazers. Look inside for Radio’s African American Future Leaders, a celebration of 50 years of WBLS, an interview with Aduacy’s Skip Dillard, and more!
Fiorini Media is elevating Regional Program Director Kerri Leach to Market Manager for Southwest Florida. Leach has extensive experience and deep insight into the market. Fiorini owns a Classic Country AM in Arcadia and an AM News/Talk in Sarasota-Bradenton.
NRG Media Lincoln's KLIN-AM has parted ways with on-air personality Dan Parsons after ten months. The news came on Thursday, following what would be his last show. Parsons hosted afternoons on the Conservative talk station after Jack Riggins left in May.
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day.
The New York Festivals 2024 Radio Awards has unveiled its Storytellers Gala Shortlist, showcasing audio storytelling from across the globe. The winners will be celebrated at the New York Festivals 2024 Storytellers Gala, a virtual event scheduled for April 16.
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 
