ChartCipher, an AI-powered analytics platform focused on hit songs, has unveiled three key trends of Billboard’s Radio Songs chart for the year 2023. The data reveals great, yet unsurprising, news for Country music with a warning for Pop as it hits a 23-year low. [read more]
Salem Media Group is leaving Music City and taking its "Fish" with it. According to sale documents filed with the FCC, the Christian broadcaster is divesting its three Nashville signals to Educational Media Foundation along with one Honolulu FM. [read more]
Traditional media will still command the majority of the political ad market in 2024 according to a new forecast from BIA Advisory Services. So how much of this year's record-breaking $11.1 billion in election revenue will radio see? [read more]
To address severe financial and operational challenges at Capital Public Radio, the group's endowment has proposed that Sacramento State should transfer control of its radio operations to KVIE-TV, a PBS nonprofit affiliate. [read more]
As Audacy continues to consolidate and renew company operations, it is uniting and rebranding two of its podcasting studios. Both Cadence13 and 2400Sports will be merged, forming a single unit to be known as Audacy Podcasts. [read more]
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR. [read more]
A Southern Nevada Spanish-language radio station playing regional Mexican music has been honored as the state's "Microenterprise Small Business of the Year" by the Small Business Administration. Community station Fiesta 98.1 broadcasts on an FM translator. [read more]
Anthony Fuscaldo is joining iHeartMedia Philadelphia as the cluster's new Senior Vice President of Sales starting Monday, March 25. Fuscaldo returns to iHeart to oversee sales operations across the broadcaster's eight area stations. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters is welcoming Gabriela Sibori as the new senior director of Communications within the NAB Public Affairs team. Sibori will serve as NAB spokesperson and play a key role in promoting policy objectives to Congress and the FCC. [read more]
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting April 7, Radio Ink is launching the Radio InkRadio Wrap, a Sunday digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week. [read more]
Kizart Media Partners Founder and Managing Director Sherman Kizart has been named a member of the Federal Communications Commission's Communications Equity and Diversity Council. The council aims to advance equity in digital communication services. [read more]
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has named broadcaster, author, and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien as the organization's third Insight Award recipient. O’Brien’s resume includes work with CNN, MSNBC, National Geographic, BET, ABC, and CBS. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Tom Watson during his stint at Toronto's CHUM-AM in 1975. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR The RBR+TVBRInFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, welcomes vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande, as she shares her thoughts about key industry trends and what she's looking forward to at the 2024 NAB Show. The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has direct access to the podcast. Get it by clicking HERE.
Libsyn has announced the rebranding of its AdvertiseCast Marketplace into Libsyn Ads. The launch will be showcased at the upcoming Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024 event in Los Angeles from March 26-29. [read more]
The United Football League has partnered with SiriusXM to broadcast its games nationwide, offering coverage of every game. The UFL, a merger of the XFL and USFL, is set to start its inaugural season on March 30 and will have games split between two SiriusXM channels. [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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ChartCipher, an AI-powered analytics platform focused on hit songs, has unveiled three key trends of Billboard’s Radio Songs chart for the year 2023. The data reveals great, yet unsurprising, news for Country music with a warning for Pop as it hits a 23-year low.
Salem Media Group is leaving Music City and taking its "Fish" with it. According to sale documents filed with the FCC, the Christian broadcaster is divesting its three Nashville signals to Educational Media Foundation along with one Honolulu FM.
Traditional media will still command the majority of the political ad market in 2024 according to a new forecast from BIA Advisory Services. So how much of this year's record-breaking $11.1 billion in election revenue will radio see?
To address severe financial and operational challenges at Capital Public Radio, the group's endowment has proposed that Sacramento State should transfer control of its radio operations to KVIE-TV, a PBS nonprofit affiliate.
As Audacy continues to consolidate and renew company operations, it is uniting and rebranding two of its podcasting studios. Both Cadence13 and 2400Sports will be merged, forming a single unit to be known as Audacy Podcasts.
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR.
A Southern Nevada Spanish-language radio station playing regional Mexican music has been honored as the state's "Microenterprise Small Business of the Year" by the Small Business Administration. Community station Fiesta 98.1 broadcasts on an FM translator.
Anthony Fuscaldo is joining iHeartMedia Philadelphia as the cluster's new Senior Vice President of Sales starting Monday, March 25. Fuscaldo returns to iHeart to oversee sales operations across the broadcaster's eight area stations.
The National Association of Broadcasters is welcoming Gabriela Sibori as the new senior director of Communications within the NAB Public Affairs team. Sibori will serve as NAB spokesperson and play a key role in promoting policy objectives to Congress and the FCC.
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting April 7, Radio Ink is launching the Radio Ink Radio Wrap, a Sunday digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week.
Kizart Media Partners Founder and Managing Director Sherman Kizart has been named a member of the Federal Communications Commission's Communications Equity and Diversity Council. The council aims to advance equity in digital communication services.
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has named broadcaster, author, and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien as the organization's third Insight Award recipient. O’Brien’s resume includes work with CNN, MSNBC, National Geographic, BET, ABC, and CBS.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Tom Watson during his stint at Toronto's CHUM-AM in 1975. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
Libsyn has announced the rebranding of its AdvertiseCast Marketplace into Libsyn Ads. The launch will be showcased at the upcoming Podcast Movement Evolutions 2024 event in Los Angeles from March 26-29.
The United Football League has partnered with SiriusXM to broadcast its games nationwide, offering coverage of every game. The UFL, a merger of the XFL and USFL, is set to start its inaugural season on March 30 and will have games split between two SiriusXM channels.
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 
