With two months until election day, both political parties are ramping up ad spend on national and state levels. With ten major battleground states predicted to decide who our next president is, there's currently one clear winner in all of them: radio. [read more]
As data suggests Hispanic audiences are more vulnerable to AI manipulation, the National Hispanic Media Coalition is advocating for stringent FCC regulations to protect these communities from misinformation and uphold transparency in political advertisements. [read more]
The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind the controversial 2025 Presidential Transition Project, has expressed its strong opposition to the FCC's recent proposal to mandate disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements. [read more]
Despite widespread support, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act is at critical risk. Radio has until January 3, 2025, the last day of this session of Congress, to get it passed. September's Radio Ink is dedicated to that fight. [read more]
(By Matt Sunshine) If you’re in sales, you know it’s extremely important to close deals, right? That’s kind of an easy question, but I ask it because it seems as though many salespeople think their job is to have a lot of business in “pending.” [read more]
(By Rick Fink) A friend of mine is a great fisherman. Tales of his most recent trip got me thinking about the relationship between fishing and selling advertising. Implementing some of fishing's best practices can increase your chances of being a successful salesperson. [read more]
If you got your paycheck and found out that 21% was missing, you wouldn’t just say, "Oh, well. Hopefully, it’ll all be there next check." No! You’d do whatever it takes to get all of your money. But you may already be missing that money without realizing it. [read more]
Audacy has introduced Emma 94.1 (KSWD) to Seattle's radio landscape, replacing what was formerly known as 94.1 The Sound. The new station will focus on a blend of music from the '90s through the present day, specifically aiming to resonate with women. [read more]
Westwood One will once again deliver exclusive national radio coverage for the NFL in the US. This marks the 38th consecutive year of their partnership, providing play-by-play broadcasts for all primetime regular and postseason games, plus Super Bowl LIX. [read more]
The International Student Broadcasting Championship has returned for 2024, continuing its mission to discover and develop global student talent. This year’s ISBC will integrate a wide range of media disciplines including radio, video, and digital content creation. [read more]
After proving themselves on STAR 101.5 in Denver, Skip Mahaffey and Kristen James now co-host The STAR Morning Show with Skip and Kristen across all three STAR stations, expanding their reach to Cincinnati's WAKW and New Jersey's WAWZ. [read more]
Premiere Networks has renewed its syndication contract with The John Boy and Billy Big Show, ensuring the continued broadcast of the Southern-styled morning show across nearly 50 Country and Rock stations, as well as on a dedicated iHeartRadio channel. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Bob Connell doing middays at KFFB in Batesville, AR back in the '80s. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR On September 26, the FCC will vote on a proposal giving broadcasters the ability to increase the wattage for HD multicasts. RBR+TVBR'sAfternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Cannon Country 107.9 (WBQK) in Williamsburg, VA, has announced the addition of Jason "Cash" Warren as the station's first morning talent since its flip to Country in March. Cash was a former morning personality at Max Media's 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) in Norfolk. [read more]
Telos Alliance and Super Hi-Fi have joined forces in a "technology partnership" centered around the new LiveConnect protocol. This cloud-based technology enables broadcasters to operate live radio shows from any location to any station. [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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With two months until election day, both political parties are ramping up ad spend on national and state levels. With ten major battleground states predicted to decide who our next president is, there's currently one clear winner in all of them: radio.
As data suggests Hispanic audiences are more vulnerable to AI manipulation, the National Hispanic Media Coalition is advocating for stringent FCC regulations to protect these communities from misinformation and uphold transparency in political advertisements.
The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind the controversial 2025 Presidential Transition Project, has expressed its strong opposition to the FCC's recent proposal to mandate disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements.
Despite widespread support, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act is at critical risk. Radio has until January 3, 2025, the last day of this session of Congress, to get it passed. September's Radio Ink is dedicated to that fight.
(By Matt Sunshine) If you’re in sales, you know it’s extremely important to close deals, right? That’s kind of an easy question, but I ask it because it seems as though many salespeople think their job is to have a lot of business in “pending.”
(By Rick Fink) A friend of mine is a great fisherman. Tales of his most recent trip got me thinking about the relationship between fishing and selling advertising. Implementing some of fishing's best practices can increase your chances of being a successful salesperson.
If you got your paycheck and found out that 21% was missing, you wouldn’t just say, "Oh, well. Hopefully, it’ll all be there next check." No! You’d do whatever it takes to get all of your money. But you may already be missing that money without realizing it.
Audacy has introduced Emma 94.1 (KSWD) to Seattle's radio landscape, replacing what was formerly known as 94.1 The Sound. The new station will focus on a blend of music from the '90s through the present day, specifically aiming to resonate with women.
Westwood One will once again deliver exclusive national radio coverage for the NFL in the US. This marks the 38th consecutive year of their partnership, providing play-by-play broadcasts for all primetime regular and postseason games, plus Super Bowl LIX.
The International Student Broadcasting Championship has returned for 2024, continuing its mission to discover and develop global student talent. This year’s ISBC will integrate a wide range of media disciplines including radio, video, and digital content creation.
After proving themselves on STAR 101.5 in Denver, Skip Mahaffey and Kristen James now co-host The STAR Morning Show with Skip and Kristen across all three STAR stations, expanding their reach to Cincinnati's WAKW and New Jersey's WAWZ.
Premiere Networks has renewed its syndication contract with The John Boy and Billy Big Show, ensuring the continued broadcast of the Southern-styled morning show across nearly 50 Country and Rock stations, as well as on a dedicated iHeartRadio channel.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Bob Connell doing middays at KFFB in Batesville, AR back in the '80s. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
Cannon Country 107.9 (WBQK) in Williamsburg, VA, has announced the addition of Jason "Cash" Warren as the station's first morning talent since its flip to Country in March. Cash was a former morning personality at Max Media's 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) in Norfolk.
Telos Alliance and Super Hi-Fi have joined forces in a "technology partnership" centered around the new LiveConnect protocol. This cloud-based technology enables broadcasters to operate live radio shows from any location to any station.
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 
