In October, Beasley Media Group received a warning from Nasdaq to bring its stock price above $1.00 within 180 days to avoid a delisting. Now Beasley has secured a second window to bring the price up - and "all reasonable available options" are on the table. [read more]
US Representative Steven Horsford has introduced the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act, which seeks to enhance diversity in broadcast media ownership by way of restored incentives for investment. [read more]
Norsan Media continues expanding its reach - this time to the Southwest - with the acquisition of new radio stations in Austin, TX. In conjunction with its expansion, Norsan has named Edgar Saucedo as the broadcaster's Southwest Market President. [read more]
Last year, former St. Louis Public Radio General Manager Tim Eby filed a lawsuit against the University of Missouri Board of Curators, which operates the station, for defamation. Now the NPR affiliate's legal defense says it has "sovereign immunity" from the litigation. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) I returned from the National Association of Broadcasters convention last week. The 5 days were filled with sessions on a multitude of topics: engineering, programming, sales, podcasting, the future of radio, and, of course, AI. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Perhaps you’ve heard of our free Quarterly Radio Sales Events available on your smartphone. Sometimes it’s sellers, sometimes sales managers, or someone else engaged in the sales process for radio, but the gathering has a purpose: [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Trying to set appointments can cause a lot of fear and trepidation for most salespeople. In many cases when new reps fail, the blame can be attributed directly to the fear of cold-calling and the inability to set appointments. [read more]
Cumulus Media has released its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The company anticipates reporting net revenue between $199.0 million and $201.0 million, a net loss ranging from $14.9 million to $13.4 million. [read more]
Hispanic broadcaster Nueva Network has unveiled its new digital platform, Nueva Plus, three years after its initial development. This launch is part of a collaborative effort with multicultural streaming and digital content distributor Zeno Media. [read more]
In memory of its former longtime chairman, the Broadcasters Foundation of America has introduced The Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. The inaugural recipient of the Spirit Award will be announced in the lead-up to the 2025 Golden Mic Award Gala. [read more]
Lotus Communications Tucson is welcoming a married morning duo to 94.9 MIXfm. "Rob and Joss in the Mornings" brings the show to Arizona on April 22. after previously hosting on Audacy San Diego's KyXy 96.5 and Sunny 98.1. [read more]
Renda Media Jacksonville has promoted Brian Jordan, formerly the Assistant Program Director, to Director of Programming. A Jacksonville native with over 15 years at the company, Jordan has held several roles including Air Talent and Production Director. [read more]
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]
Follow The Money With RBR+TVBR The morning of May 9 will see dueling earnings calls, pitting Bob Pittman against Bill Wilson as the Q1 2024 earnings reports from iHeartMedia and Townsquare Media will vie for analysts' attention. The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Longtime Philadelphia sports radio host Glen Macnow has announced his retirement, capping a distinguished 31-year career. Macnow, who has become a staple on Audacy's WIP, has set his last day on-air for July 13. [read more]
Legendary Pittsburgh radio personality Larry O’Brien, known for the "O’Brien & Garry" morning show on 1250 WTAE and 96.1 WHTX, has passed away at the age of 81. O’Brien succumbed to complications of pneumonia after battling COPD and kidney disease. [read more]
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In October, Beasley Media Group received a warning from Nasdaq to bring its stock price above $1.00 within 180 days to avoid a delisting. Now Beasley has secured a second window to bring the price up - and "all reasonable available options" are on the table.
US Representative Steven Horsford has introduced the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act, which seeks to enhance diversity in broadcast media ownership by way of restored incentives for investment.
Norsan Media continues expanding its reach - this time to the Southwest - with the acquisition of new radio stations in Austin, TX. In conjunction with its expansion, Norsan has named Edgar Saucedo as the broadcaster's Southwest Market President.
Last year, former St. Louis Public Radio General Manager Tim Eby filed a lawsuit against the University of Missouri Board of Curators, which operates the station, for defamation. Now the NPR affiliate's legal defense says it has "sovereign immunity" from the litigation.
(By Pat Bryson) I returned from the National Association of Broadcasters convention last week. The 5 days were filled with sessions on a multitude of topics: engineering, programming, sales, podcasting, the future of radio, and, of course, AI.
(By Loyd Ford) Perhaps you’ve heard of our free Quarterly Radio Sales Events available on your smartphone. Sometimes it’s sellers, sometimes sales managers, or someone else engaged in the sales process for radio, but the gathering has a purpose:
(By Rick Fink) Trying to set appointments can cause a lot of fear and trepidation for most salespeople. In many cases when new reps fail, the blame can be attributed directly to the fear of cold-calling and the inability to set appointments.
Cumulus Media has released its preliminary financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The company anticipates reporting net revenue between $199.0 million and $201.0 million, a net loss ranging from $14.9 million to $13.4 million.
Hispanic broadcaster Nueva Network has unveiled its new digital platform, Nueva Plus, three years after its initial development. This launch is part of a collaborative effort with multicultural streaming and digital content distributor Zeno Media.
In memory of its former longtime chairman, the Broadcasters Foundation of America has introduced The Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. The inaugural recipient of the Spirit Award will be announced in the lead-up to the 2025 Golden Mic Award Gala.
Lotus Communications Tucson is welcoming a married morning duo to 94.9 MIXfm. "Rob and Joss in the Mornings" brings the show to Arizona on April 22. after previously hosting on Audacy San Diego's KyXy 96.5 and Sunny 98.1.
Renda Media Jacksonville has promoted Brian Jordan, formerly the Assistant Program Director, to Director of Programming. A Jacksonville native with over 15 years at the company, Jordan has held several roles including Air Talent and Production Director.
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.
Longtime Philadelphia sports radio host Glen Macnow has announced his retirement, capping a distinguished 31-year career. Macnow, who has become a staple on Audacy's WIP, has set his last day on-air for July 13.
Legendary Pittsburgh radio personality Larry O’Brien, known for the "O’Brien & Garry" morning show on 1250 WTAE and 96.1 WHTX, has passed away at the age of 81. O’Brien succumbed to complications of pneumonia after battling COPD and kidney disease.
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 
