It's not all peaches and roses in Washington, DC. Yesterday we reported about the firing up of the new Local Radio Freedom Act the NAB is pushing. It didn't take long for the musicFIRST coalition to punch back. [read more]
With revenue of $201.7 million in the first quarter of 2021, Cumulus saw its revenue decrease 11.5% from 2020, which had revenue of $228 million. Podcasting was the bright spot, increasing 35%, although the exact dollar figure was not released. [read more]
Pro wrestling podcaster Conrad Thompson is in the lineup for the upcoming How to Make Real Money Podcasting conference. The Radio Ink virtual conference is set for July 13-15. [read more]
NAB CEO Gordon Smith interviewed three White House correspondents for an online session called "Covering the Biden White House." The conversation focused on the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations’ relationship with the press and other topics. Watch it HERE. [read more]
The iHeartMedia Private Marketplace allows brand advertisers to create their own unique, tailored marketplaces made up of their specific audience targets and pricing, to dial up and down across each year as their marketing needs require. [read more]
Audacy has put together its lineup for the IAB NewFronts and IAB Podcast Upfronts. The company will show off its scaled multi-platform audio content and entertainment offerings. [read more]
PodcastOne has entered into a multi-year first look pact with Picture Perfect Federation. The agreement is for the development of scripted serial podcast content. [read more]
Five programming changes were made across three stations at the Beasley Media Southwest Florida cluster. Beasley has a 6-station cluster in Fort Myers/Naples. Here are the changes. [read more]
Kansas City radio personality Skid Roadie is retiring after 23 years on Kansas City Classic Rocker KCFX-FM. All in, Roadie has been on the air for 42 years, 41 in Kansas City. His last day on the air will be May 28th. [read more]
El Dorado Broadcasters' KATJ-FM in Victor Valley, California has hired Ginny Harman as Midday air personality. Harman began her career in Cleveland, and in her 25 years on the air, has worked in Nashville, Phoenix Milwaukee, Austin and Los Angeles. [read more]
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Long-time Edmonton media personality Daryl McIntyre is the new morning co-host at 630 CHED. McIntyre most recently served as a guest host in February 2021, and will team up with Chelsea Bird. [read more]
Don't be one of the 12 people on the planet ignoring podcasting. Covering your eyes will not make it go away. Revenue is flowing into the podcasting space. You CAN make money at it if you have a winning strategy. In July, Radio Ink, - a brand you've trusted for over 30 years will show you how... [read more]
After writing about the 50th birthday at Connoisseur’s WPLR in Connecticut, the walls inside the Radio Ink ZOOM room were reverberating with wonder. How many active radio stations are there today that have carried the same format for 50 years or longer? [read more]
David Weiss shared his 1980 Blast From The Past from WARA-AM (1320) in Attleboro, MA. He tells Radio Ink, "I was one of the news anchors there, and here I am 'ripping and reading' rolls of AP copy." Send your Blast From The Past photo to edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 29-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
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It's not all peaches and roses in Washington, DC. Yesterday we reported about the firing up of the new Local Radio Freedom Act the NAB is pushing. It didn't take long for the musicFIRST coalition to punch back.
With revenue of $201.7 million in the first quarter of 2021, Cumulus saw its revenue decrease 11.5% from 2020, which had revenue of $228 million. Podcasting was the bright spot, increasing 35%, although the exact dollar figure was not released.
Pro wrestling podcaster Conrad Thompson is in the lineup for the upcoming 
NAB CEO Gordon Smith interviewed three White House correspondents for an online session called "Covering the Biden White House." The conversation focused on the differences between the Trump and Biden administrations’ relationship with the press and other topics. Watch it 
The iHeartMedia Private Marketplace allows brand advertisers to create their own unique, tailored marketplaces made up of their specific audience targets and pricing, to dial up and down across each year as their marketing needs require. 
Audacy has put together its lineup for the IAB NewFronts and IAB Podcast Upfronts. The company will show off its scaled multi-platform audio content and entertainment offerings.
PodcastOne has entered into a multi-year first look pact with Picture Perfect Federation. The agreement is for the development of scripted serial podcast content.
Five programming changes were made across three stations at the Beasley Media Southwest Florida cluster. Beasley has a 6-station cluster in Fort Myers/Naples. Here are the changes.
Kansas City radio personality Skid Roadie is retiring after 23 years on Kansas City Classic Rocker KCFX-FM. All in, Roadie has been on the air for 42 years, 41 in Kansas City. His last day on the air will be May 28th.
El Dorado Broadcasters' KATJ-FM in Victor Valley, California has hired Ginny Harman as Midday air personality. Harman began her career in Cleveland, and in her 25 years on the air, has worked in Nashville, Phoenix Milwaukee, Austin and Los Angeles.
Long-time Edmonton media personality Daryl McIntyre is the new morning co-host at 630 CHED. McIntyre most recently served as a guest host in February 2021, and will team up with Chelsea Bird.
Don't be one of the 12 people on the planet ignoring podcasting. Covering your eyes will not make it go away. Revenue is flowing into the podcasting space. You CAN make money at it if you have a winning strategy. In July, Radio Ink, - a brand you've trusted for over 30 years will show you how...
After writing about the 50th birthday at Connoisseur’s WPLR in Connecticut, the walls inside the Radio Ink ZOOM room were reverberating with wonder. How many active radio stations are there today that have carried the same format for 50 years or longer?
David Weiss shared his 1980 Blast From The Past from WARA-AM (1320) in Attleboro, MA. He tells Radio Ink, "I was one of the news anchors there, and here I am 'ripping and reading' rolls of AP copy." Send your Blast From The Past photo to 
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 29-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at 
