It's been half a year since the FCC voted to bring back Form 395-B, which collects employee data on race, ethnicity, and gender, after being inactive for two decades. Now the start date for the controversial practice has been halted on a technicality. [read more]
Raúl Alarcón is continuing to right the ship that is Spanish Broadcasting System, as revealed in the company's financial outcomes for the second quarter of 2024 with a notable increase in net revenue and a reduction in net losses. [read more]
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in vandalizing the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio journalists initiated in response to an NHPR report criticizing a prominent local businessman. [read more]
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, host of Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming post-COVID. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) This past summer was one that I absolutely enjoyed in both my work and personal life. Time with family made it good personally, while working with young Millennials and Gen Z content creators made it fantastic professionally. [read more]
(By John Shomby) “Here’s what I know and have seen over the years with RIFs, cost-cutting, etc. Most of the time the folks who caused the problem, don’t end up paying for the results. Want to change the narrative? Start the cuts as close to the top as possible." [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) Since Labor Day salutes America's workforce, I wonder whether Brand Managers are focusing on the important “At Work” audience demographic. For many years, radio prioritized winning the workforce as a critical component of ratings dominance. [read more]
In one week, Radio Ink will be in Cincinnati for the radio sales event of the year, but in the meantime, we're happy to announce the winners of our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit contest. We awarded registrations and hotel accommodations to five lucky entrants. [read more]
TJ Taormina has returned to New York City radio in a way that few could ever achieve - with his own station. TJ98.7, which was introduced on WEPN by Emmis Corporation over the Labor Day weekend, is a “pop-up” station dedicated to the Z100 alum. [read more]
After parting ways with The Frank Ski Show, Washington DC's WHUR 96.3 will be keeping one of the show's familiar voices around. Ski's former co-host Nina Brown will be staying in the time slot for The Nina Brown and Joe Clair Afternoon Show. [read more]
Waco NPR affiliate 103.3 KWBU is making several programmatic and staff changes as part of the station's Five-Year Plan aimed at enhancing community service and support, while cutting repeat airings of shows and dialing in on local contributors. [read more]
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters is set to induct four distinguished broadcasters into the Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the KAB's annual convention in Wichita on October 20-21. KAB President Allison Mazzei made the announcement. [read more]
Kids are back in school and adults are back from vacations: NOW is the time to raise your sales game so that you can finish the year strong. Of course, every great sale needs to be backed by great programming - and you'll find plenty in the August issue of Radio Ink! [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR The month of August ended with a flurry of newly filed transactions. One involves José Villafañe, while another sees Stephens Media Group acquire a longtime LMA partner. RBR+TVBR'sAfternoon Headlines E-mail has the stories. Get it by clicking HERE.
As Wisconsin Public Radio Music says goodbye to Tent Show Radio on Sunday nights, another of the station's local offerings is expanding to fill its place. Simply Folk, hosted by Sile Shigley with Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, is getting an extra hour. [read more]
The International Women's Podcast Festival has announced its first round of speakers ahead of this year's event. Slated for October 3 and 4 in Central London, the event aims to connect women in the fields of podcasting, audio, and broadcasting worldwide. [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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It's been half a year since the FCC voted to bring back Form 395-B, which collects employee data on race, ethnicity, and gender, after being inactive for two decades. Now the start date for the controversial practice has been halted on a technicality.
Raúl Alarcón is continuing to right the ship that is Spanish Broadcasting System, as revealed in the company's financial outcomes for the second quarter of 2024 with a notable increase in net revenue and a reduction in net losses.
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in vandalizing the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio journalists initiated in response to an NHPR report criticizing a prominent local businessman.
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, host of Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming post-COVID.
(By Mike McVay) This past summer was one that I absolutely enjoyed in both my work and personal life. Time with family made it good personally, while working with young Millennials and Gen Z content creators made it fantastic professionally.
(By John Shomby) “Here’s what I know and have seen over the years with RIFs, cost-cutting, etc. Most of the time the folks who caused the problem, don’t end up paying for the results. Want to change the narrative? Start the cuts as close to the top as possible."
(By Buzz Knight) Since Labor Day salutes America's workforce, I wonder whether Brand Managers are focusing on the important “At Work” audience demographic. For many years, radio prioritized winning the workforce as a critical component of ratings dominance.
In one week, Radio Ink will be in Cincinnati for the radio sales event of the year, but in the meantime, we're happy to announce the winners of our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit contest. We awarded registrations and hotel accommodations to five lucky entrants.
TJ Taormina has returned to New York City radio in a way that few could ever achieve - with his own station. TJ98.7, which was introduced on WEPN by Emmis Corporation over the Labor Day weekend, is a “pop-up” station dedicated to the Z100 alum.
After parting ways with The Frank Ski Show, Washington DC's WHUR 96.3 will be keeping one of the show's familiar voices around. Ski's former co-host Nina Brown will be staying in the time slot for The Nina Brown and Joe Clair Afternoon Show.
Waco NPR affiliate 103.3 KWBU is making several programmatic and staff changes as part of the station's Five-Year Plan aimed at enhancing community service and support, while cutting repeat airings of shows and dialing in on local contributors.
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters is set to induct four distinguished broadcasters into the Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the KAB's annual convention in Wichita on October 20-21. KAB President Allison Mazzei made the announcement.
Kids are back in school and adults are back from vacations: NOW is the time to raise your sales game so that you can finish the year strong. Of course, every great sale needs to be backed by great programming - and you'll find plenty in the August issue of Radio Ink!
As Wisconsin Public Radio Music says goodbye to Tent Show Radio on Sunday nights, another of the station's local offerings is expanding to fill its place. Simply Folk, hosted by Sile Shigley with Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, is getting an extra hour.
The International Women's Podcast Festival has announced its first round of speakers ahead of this year's event. Slated for October 3 and 4 in Central London, the event aims to connect women in the fields of podcasting, audio, and broadcasting worldwide.
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 
