In June, the Federal Communications Commission announced it is considering the creation of a new FM broadcasting class, designated as "A10." Now the National Association of Broadcasters is urging the FCC to proceed with caution on the matter. [read more]
You submitted them - now here are the best of the absolute best in radio sales. Radio Ink is pleased to announce the finalists in the 32nd annual Radio Wayne awards, honoring the very best sellers and managers who tirelessly champion the benefits of radio every day. [read more]
TelevisaUnivision was the first US radio company to release its second-quarter financials for 2024, but the talk from CEO Wade Davis veered away from Q2 into excitement for the upcoming election as the Presidential race heads into "uncharted" revenue. [read more]
Are you ready to elevate your sales team to new heights? Join us for an exclusive, free webinar presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit on Thursday at 12:30 PM ET. RSVP now! [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) Radio has a cyclical history. We’ll rediscover something, run it into the ground, lose interest, and then forget about it for a decade. That’s something I hope happens with “Enter your email to win these great concert tickets!” [read more]
(By Randy Lane) During a recent coaching session, the show host had an enlightening moment, realizing that teasing is the radio’s version of clickbait. Like its digital counterpart, teasing is a hook that draws listeners in. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Without sounding too critical, let me make a bold statement: most business owners don’t know diddly about advertising. What they have learned comes from trial and error, but most have had little education about HOW and WHY advertising works! [read more]
In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives to address "The Big Picture" in talk radio today. Now that panel is available to watch free and on-demand. [read more]
In Dallas, Cumulus Media’s New Country 96.3 morning duo Hawkeye & Michelle gathered more than 20,000 diapers for the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. The two-week Diaper Drive started on July 8, with collections at a local supermarket chain. [read more]
The cross-genre appeal of Teddy Swims took the new star to new heights, racking up a distinct honor according to the latest data from Xperi's DTS. Swims' "Lose Control" was the most-played song in-car in the US from April 1 to June 30, beating out pop royalty. [read more]
Cumulus Media has made dual programming promotions within its San Francisco Bay Area sports radio brands. Mike Hohler has been elevated from Assistant Program Director to Program Director of three stations, while John Kerley steps into that same APD role. [read more]
Illinois political reporter Patrick Pfingsten has been named the new host of Mid-West Family Broadcasting's Springfield’s Morning News on 92.7 WMAY. Serving as a fill-in on WMAY since 2022, he replaces interim host Mike Wennmacher starting on July 29. [read more]
Rumors that Chris "Mad Dog" Russo would make his exit from SiriusXM at the end of his latest contract have proved unfounded as the sports radio host has inked a new three-year deal to continue with the satellite broadcaster's Mad Dog Sports Radio. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR It's been seven months as CEO of Times-Shamrock Communications for Jim Loftus. RBR+TVBR catches up with Loftus in a new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has direct access to the audio report. Get it by clicking HERE.
Members of the Writers Guild of America East at Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The three-year contract introduces salary increases and protections against the use of AI in content production. [read more]
If there were doubts that Spotify's aggressive push for profitability would prove fruitful, those had to have been quashed on seeing the streamer's Q2 2024 results. Seven million new paid subscribers were added for the quarter, despite the second price hike in a year. [read more]
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