When Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning, radio was there in the first hours to serve its community. Radio Ink talks with Craig Swagler, General Manager of Baltimore's NPR affiliate WYPR, about local news radio's importance in a crisis. [read more]
The Kansas House of Representatives has joined AM radio's backers by approving House Concurrent Resolution 5026 on March 27. This resolution endorses the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, signaling Kansas's support for maintaining AM radio in vehicles. [read more]
With over-the-air radio remaining the favored audio source in the automobile, Edison Research's Share of Ear shows that satellite radio is making a surge in one particular area. The new data comes as SiriusXM makes an aggressive push for new subscribers. [read more]
Radio may have television firmly beat in ratings now, but TV still rakes in the vast majority of ad spend. So what is radio’s biggest advantage over other media and how should we be marketing it to attract more audience? [read more]
(By Charese Fruge’) JSimmone is a Media Specialist and On-Air Personality, majoring in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio, TV, and Film. The Boston native works at WSTU, the only student-run radio station in Atlanta University Center. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) In a romcom, being in the friend zone is a bad thing. In sales, being in the friend zone is the best. Great salespeople form an exceptional rapport with their clients: strong and unbreakable. [read more]
(By James Bahm) Throughout my career I’ve had several colleagues tell me that, “Sales is a game.” Since first hearing it, that phrase has never left me. While one can compare sales to many games, I’m going with solitaire. [read more]
Cumulus Media has announced another extension to the company's plan to push its debt maturity debuted alongside its Q4 2023 earnings. The capital restructuring would prolong the maturity of its existing debt by three years while raising interest 2%. [read more]
A Texas broadcast group is the latest radio company to file for bankruptcy in 2024. High Plains Radio Network, LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on March 26. High Plains operates across six states. [read more]
Another public radio station's staff is in favor of unionizing, this time in Kansas City at KCUR. The NPR affiliate is operated by the University of Missouri. Unionization would include station partners Classical KC, Harvest Public Media, and Kansas News Service. [read more]
vCreative has forged a strategic partnership on a new initiative aimed at opening additional revenue avenues for radio stations through enhanced event ticketing and promotional services. Called vTickets, the deal comes with Events Commerce Platform Evvnt. [read more]
Nevada Public Radio has officially appointed Favian Perez as its President and CEO, following his term as Interim CEO. This decision, announced by Board Chair Don Hamrick, was made with unanimous support from the station's board. [read more]
Zimmer Communications' Springfield, MO, radio stations are celebrating a successful result to their inaugural Miracles for Kids Radiothon. The cluster raised $92,468 for CoxHealth, the region's Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR Two AMs, a pair of FM translators and a Class A FM serving the Fort Smith, AR, area are being put in the hands of a pair of individuals posed to take a 50/50 stake in the properties. What does this mean for "Clean Local Radio"? The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has direct access to the podcast. Get it by clicking HERE.
Audacy Pittsburgh helped raise funds for more than 276,000 meals for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank through the Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon. This annual event has contributed to providing more than 3.376 million meals over five years. [read more]
As Major League Baseball Opening Day arrives, SiriusXM has set its coverage plans for the 2024 MLB season. The satellite broadcaster's MLB Network Radio is returning with the addition of two former MLB stars to the channel's broadcast team. [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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When Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning, radio was there in the first hours to serve its community. Radio Ink talks with Craig Swagler, General Manager of Baltimore's NPR affiliate WYPR, about local news radio's importance in a crisis.
The Kansas House of Representatives has joined AM radio's backers by approving House Concurrent Resolution 5026 on March 27. This resolution endorses the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, signaling Kansas's support for maintaining AM radio in vehicles.
With over-the-air radio remaining the favored audio source in the automobile, Edison Research's Share of Ear shows that satellite radio is making a surge in one particular area. The new data comes as SiriusXM makes an aggressive push for new subscribers.
Radio may have television firmly beat in ratings now, but TV still rakes in the vast majority of ad spend. So what is radio’s biggest advantage over other media and how should we be marketing it to attract more audience? 
(By Charese Fruge’) JSimmone is a Media Specialist and On-Air Personality, majoring in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio, TV, and Film. The Boston native works at WSTU, the only student-run radio station in Atlanta University Center.
(By Chris Stonick) In a romcom, being in the friend zone is a bad thing. In sales, being in the friend zone is the best. Great salespeople form an exceptional rapport with their clients: strong and unbreakable.
(By James Bahm) Throughout my career I’ve had several colleagues tell me that, “Sales is a game.” Since first hearing it, that phrase has never left me. While one can compare sales to many games, I’m going with solitaire.
Cumulus Media has announced another extension to the company's plan to push its debt maturity debuted alongside its Q4 2023 earnings. The capital restructuring would prolong the maturity of its existing debt by three years while raising interest 2%.
A Texas broadcast group is the latest radio company to file for bankruptcy in 2024. High Plains Radio Network, LLC filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on March 26. High Plains operates across six states.
Another public radio station's staff is in favor of unionizing, this time in Kansas City at KCUR. The NPR affiliate is operated by the University of Missouri. Unionization would include station partners Classical KC, Harvest Public Media, and Kansas News Service.
vCreative has forged a strategic partnership on a new initiative aimed at opening additional revenue avenues for radio stations through enhanced event ticketing and promotional services. Called vTickets, the deal comes with Events Commerce Platform Evvnt.
Nevada Public Radio has officially appointed Favian Perez as its President and CEO, following his term as Interim CEO. This decision, announced by Board Chair Don Hamrick, was made with unanimous support from the station's board.
Zimmer Communications' Springfield, MO, radio stations are celebrating a successful result to their inaugural Miracles for Kids Radiothon. The cluster raised $92,468 for CoxHealth, the region's Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals affiliate.
Audacy Pittsburgh helped raise funds for more than 276,000 meals for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank through the Giant Eagle Feed the Need Radiothon. This annual event has contributed to providing more than 3.376 million meals over five years.
As Major League Baseball Opening Day arrives, SiriusXM has set its coverage plans for the 2024 MLB season. The satellite broadcaster's MLB Network Radio is returning with the addition of two former MLB stars to the channel's broadcast team.
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 
