"Only 5% of Americans listen to ad-supported Spotify in a typical day....64% listen to AM/FM radio." So says Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard in the wake of seven new findings on ad-supported audio from Edison Research’s Share of Ear report. [read more]
The "Spring Forward" to Daylight Saving Time may have led to a groggy Monday for many, but National Religious Broadcasters is again using the opportunity to tell legislators to wake up on a proposed law to make DST permanent. [read more]
As traditional radio works on securing its position in the dashboard, new data shows audio remains a cornerstone of the in-car experience, outpacing other digital amenities in modern vehicles. Audacy has unveiled findings from four surveys focusing on user engagement. [read more]
As the second week of the South By Southwest Conference and Festivals kicks off in Downtown Austin, TX, Radio Ink will take you into the magic of international audio, advertising, and music courtesy of our columnist and contributor Charese Fruge. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) Tomorrow is the fourth anniversary of the day the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I remember where I was as I am sure most do, too. In my case, I flew from Atlanta where I was working returning to my home state on March 13. [read more]
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, major Canadian radio broadcast company Bell Media announced it was selling 45 of its 103 radio stations. A spokesperson said radio is "not a viable business anymore." [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) I recently had the good fortune to interview Country Music Singer-Songwriter Drew Baldridge on my Takin A Walk podcast. When he lost his label deal a few years ago when the pandemic hit, he approached the challenge in a simple and clever way. [read more]
Audacy has filed for the cancellation of the FCC license for KDWN-AM, known at the end of its life as "The Talk of Las Vegas." The longtime talk station is better known as the original signal where Art Bell started West Coast AM, which would become Coast to Coast AM. [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]
Audacy has appointed Judy Lakin as the new General Sales Manager for its Houston operations. With more than three decades in broadcast leadership, Lakin comes to Audacy after her tenure as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Kiran Riar as the 2024 recipient of the Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this initiative is tailored for women in music programming, offering them a year-long mentorship. [read more]
Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay is welcoming back Kevin "KC" Cummings as the new Afternoon Drive host on 99.5 QYK. Cummings, who was previously known as "Stiffy" at the cluster's WiLD 94.1 for two decades, also worked part-time at WQYK. [read more]
Alice's Attic with Alice Cooper is making the most of its launch by adding seven new affiliates via Superadio Networks, including major market stations such as Chicago's 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) and 94.7 WCSX, in Cooper's hometown of Detroit. [read more]
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Ahead of the 2024 Oscars, a major video streamer took advantage of radio's audience reach. NBCUniversal's Peacock, the streaming home of Best Picture winner Oppenheimer, leaped onto Media Monitors' list of radio's top national advertisers. [read more]
Audio analytics and research platform Veritonic has announced the renewal of its partnership with Wondery. The deal includes Veritonic's Brand Lift insights for audio advertising campaigns. [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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"Only 5% of Americans listen to ad-supported Spotify in a typical day....64% listen to AM/FM radio." So says Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard in the wake of seven new findings on ad-supported audio from Edison Research’s Share of Ear report.
The "Spring Forward" to Daylight Saving Time may have led to a groggy Monday for many, but National Religious Broadcasters is again using the opportunity to tell legislators to wake up on a proposed law to make DST permanent.
As traditional radio works on securing its position in the dashboard, new data shows audio remains a cornerstone of the in-car experience, outpacing other digital amenities in modern vehicles. Audacy has unveiled findings from four surveys focusing on user engagement.
As the second week of the South By Southwest Conference and Festivals kicks off in Downtown Austin, TX, Radio Ink will take you into the magic of international audio, advertising, and music courtesy of our columnist and contributor Charese Fruge.
(By Mike McVay) Tomorrow is the fourth anniversary of the day the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I remember where I was as I am sure most do, too. In my case, I flew from Atlanta where I was working returning to my home state on March 13.
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, major Canadian radio broadcast company Bell Media announced it was selling 45 of its 103 radio stations. A spokesperson said radio is "not a viable business anymore."
(By Buzz Knight) I recently had the good fortune to interview Country Music Singer-Songwriter Drew Baldridge on my Takin A Walk podcast. When he lost his label deal a few years ago when the pandemic hit, he approached the challenge in a simple and clever way.
Audacy has filed for the cancellation of the FCC license for KDWN-AM, known at the end of its life as "The Talk of Las Vegas." The longtime talk station is better known as the original signal where Art Bell started West Coast AM, which would become Coast to Coast AM.
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!
Audacy has appointed Judy Lakin as the new General Sales Manager for its Houston operations. With more than three decades in broadcast leadership, Lakin comes to Audacy after her tenure as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Kiran Riar as the 2024 recipient of the Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this initiative is tailored for women in music programming, offering them a year-long mentorship.
Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay is welcoming back Kevin "KC" Cummings as the new Afternoon Drive host on 99.5 QYK. Cummings, who was previously known as "Stiffy" at the cluster's WiLD 94.1 for two decades, also worked part-time at WQYK.
Alice's Attic with Alice Cooper is making the most of its launch by adding seven new affiliates via Superadio Networks, including major market stations such as Chicago's 97.1 The Drive (WDRV) and 94.7 WCSX, in Cooper's hometown of Detroit.
Ahead of the 2024 Oscars, a major video streamer took advantage of radio's audience reach. NBCUniversal's Peacock, the streaming home of Best Picture winner Oppenheimer, leaped onto Media Monitors' list of radio's top national advertisers.
Audio analytics and research platform Veritonic has announced the renewal of its partnership with Wondery. The deal includes Veritonic's Brand Lift insights for audio advertising campaigns.
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 
