While marketers continue to funnel major money into ad-supported audio streaming, they could be much better served by radio. Media planning, as it currently stands, could use some recalibration as AM/FM continues to significantly outperform advertiser perceptions. [read more]
Today, Radio Ink starts our third Radio Masters Sales Summit. The best and brightest radio sales minds from across America have gathered in Cincinnati to share ideas, strategize, and plot the future. They've also come to celebrate a vital part of the broadcasting industry. [read more]
The FCC has confirmed its annual regulatory fee schedule, with a notable decrease in how much radio broadcasters will pay for fiscal year 2024. The FCC aims to collect $390,192,000, as outlined in a 149-page Report and Order. [read more]
The Country Music Association has revealed the nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards, highlighting the best personalities, shows, and stations in country radio as chosen by eligible voting members of the industry. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) Sports has always been a great inspiration to me in how to direct a radio station’s programming, coach their talent, or guide podcasters. My focus is often on the coach. Not all coaches are on the field. [read more]
(By John Shomby) If you have ever flown anywhere commercially, I’m sure you are familiar with the prep before the actual takeoff including those “scintillating” safety videos. I’m also sure you can’t remember the last time you paid full attention to one of those. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) When we are around team members in a workplace setting, we feed off of those who have an energy and momentum to their aura. In thinking about the pace and tone of leadership, is that pace matching that of the real world? [read more]
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News host, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming. [read more]
Bennie Media's Frank FM Network held its ninth-annual Pay 4 Play fundraiser on September 5 and 6, rallying listeners to support Maine Health Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland. Thanks to the community's generosity, the event raised $18,724. [read more]
SummitMedia has appointed Chadwick “A.J.” Hausknecht as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for its Top 40, Hot AC, and AC formats. Hausknecht joins SummitMedia from iHeartMedia, where he served as Region SVP of Programming for the Carolina Metro. [read more]
Lupe De Los Santos has been appointed Chief Cultural Officer at Gen Media Partners' Hispanic Radio Networks. He will build HRN’s presence among advertisers and their agencies by refining the network’s Spanish-language music and spoken word content. [read more]
Veteran Los Angeles radio personality and former The Adam Carolla Show host Gina Grad has joined The Woody Show on iHeartMedia's ALT 98.7 (KYSR). Grad joins Woody alongside co-hosts Greg Gory, Menace, and Sebas, who moved to ALT 98.7 in 2014. [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]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR He spent many years for iHeartMedia in the Valley of the Sun. Now Art Morales is working as Chief Revenue Officer for the radio stations Mike Cutchall is acquiring from Jeff Trumper.RBR+TVBR'sAfternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 is bumping up its night show, Incognito’s Posted On the Corner, up to afternoons. The show, hosted by Incognito and DJ Misses along with producer Sam Sirmons, has been on Urban One stations since 2015, getting syndicated in 2021. [read more]
While many in the US have been enjoying the influx of fall temperatures for the past week, advertisers are turning to radio as the coming chill heralds cold and flu season. From Labor Day through September 8, Pfizer was AM/FM's top national advertiser. [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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While marketers continue to funnel major money into ad-supported audio streaming, they could be much better served by radio. Media planning, as it currently stands, could use some recalibration as AM/FM continues to significantly outperform advertiser perceptions.
Today, Radio Ink starts our third Radio Masters Sales Summit. The best and brightest radio sales minds from across America have gathered in Cincinnati to share ideas, strategize, and plot the future. They've also come to celebrate a vital part of the broadcasting industry.
The FCC has confirmed its annual regulatory fee schedule, with a notable decrease in how much radio broadcasters will pay for fiscal year 2024. The FCC aims to collect $390,192,000, as outlined in a 149-page Report and Order.
The Country Music Association has revealed the nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards, highlighting the best personalities, shows, and stations in country radio as chosen by eligible voting members of the industry.
(By Mike McVay) Sports has always been a great inspiration to me in how to direct a radio station’s programming, coach their talent, or guide podcasters. My focus is often on the coach. Not all coaches are on the field.
(By John Shomby) If you have ever flown anywhere commercially, I’m sure you are familiar with the prep before the actual takeoff including those “scintillating” safety videos. I’m also sure you can’t remember the last time you paid full attention to one of those.
(By Buzz Knight) When we are around team members in a workplace setting, we feed off of those who have an energy and momentum to their aura. In thinking about the pace and tone of leadership, is that pace matching that of the real world?
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News host, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming.
Bennie Media's Frank FM Network held its ninth-annual Pay 4 Play fundraiser on September 5 and 6, rallying listeners to support Maine Health Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland. Thanks to the community's generosity, the event raised $18,724.
SummitMedia has appointed Chadwick “A.J.” Hausknecht as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for its Top 40, Hot AC, and AC formats. Hausknecht joins SummitMedia from iHeartMedia, where he served as Region SVP of Programming for the Carolina Metro.
Lupe De Los Santos has been appointed Chief Cultural Officer at Gen Media Partners' Hispanic Radio Networks. He will build HRN’s presence among advertisers and their agencies by refining the network’s Spanish-language music and spoken word content.
Veteran Los Angeles radio personality and former The Adam Carolla Show host Gina Grad has joined The Woody Show on iHeartMedia's ALT 98.7 (KYSR). Grad joins Woody alongside co-hosts Greg Gory, Menace, and Sebas, who moved to ALT 98.7 in 2014.
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.
Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 is bumping up its night show, Incognito’s Posted On the Corner, up to afternoons. The show, hosted by Incognito and DJ Misses along with producer Sam Sirmons, has been on Urban One stations since 2015, getting syndicated in 2021.
While many in the US have been enjoying the influx of fall temperatures for the past week, advertisers are turning to radio as the coming chill heralds cold and flu season. From Labor Day through September 8, Pfizer was AM/FM's top national advertiser.
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 
