In a landmark decision with massive implications for radio, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule to ban noncompete agreements nationwide, under the auspices of bolstering competition, innovation, and new business creation. [read more]
The NAB has announced President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will continue leading the organization through 2029. LeGeyt, who has over a decade of service with NAB, has been instrumental in advancing the interests of American radio broadcasters. [read more]
One month after consolidating its podcast division, Audacy is now doing the same with its sports content offerings under a new Audacy Sports banner. The new division is designed to consolidate and amplify the broadcaster's over-the-air, digital, and podcast inventory. [read more]
iHeartMedia has partnered with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to launch the Women’s Sports Audio Network. The free, ad-supported network will offer podcasts, daily sports updates, and athlete spotlights across iHeart’s broadcast and digital platforms. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) You can overthink prizing. I saw The Wolf in Greensboro frame “win $300 a day” as “win school lunches for a year” and break the phones. One of the TSM stations had an $18 haircut to giveaway and did "Last Comment on Facebook." [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) I love this one. You’re talking with a prospective client and things feel like they’re going well. Then they say, “Before I sign a contract with you, I’m going to ask my co-workers which radio station they listen to.” [read more]
(By Randy Lane) We often encounter talented team shows with high dysfunction when the mics are off. Some can pull it off and sound cohesive on-air, and with others, it becomes noticeable to the audience. Neither situation is healthy. [read more]
The FCC's Media Bureau and the Pacifica Foundation, the licensee of WBAI in New York, have entered into a Consent Decree to conclude an investigation into the station's compliance with federal underwriting and sponsorship identification regulations. [read more]
The Radio Advertising Bureau, Broadcast Music, Inc., and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio have announced the key dates for the 16th annual Rising Through the Ranks event. Scholarships and applications are open until May 31. [read more]
Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats joined RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson for a post-Show conversation on the InFOCUS Podcastto share his observations of what made headlines — and got people talking — at broadcasting's biggest get-together. [read more]
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has approved the merger of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio into a new entity, following a thorough review as mandated by the Public Radio Conversions Act. [read more]
After announcing staff changes on the cluster's Country station, Max Media of Hampton Roads is promoting Jay West to Operations Manager. West previously held positions in markets including Philadelphia, Houston, Buffalo, Milwaukee, and Albuquerque. [read more]
Premiere Networks has announced a long-term exclusive contract renewal with conservative talk host Jesse Kelly. The US Marine Corps veteran will continue The Jesse Kelly Show on more than 200 stations nationwide and in podcast form. [read more]
Track Transactions Easily With RBR+TVBR Miguel Amador and his Ritmo Broadcasting is selling an AM in Florence, N.J., and its FM translator companion covering the Philadelphia suburbs. Who's the buyer? The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details on this growing regional "Voice." Get it by clicking HERE.
SiriusXM has teamed up with audiochuck and its founder Ashley Flowers to launch Crime Junkie Radio, the satellite broadcaster's first dedicated true crime channel. Starting April 26, the channel will feature 24/7 content from the Crime Junkie podcast archives. [read more]
After a year of heavy layoffs, podcast restructuring, and price raisings, Spotify reported better-than-expected fiscal Q1 2024 earnings, achieving a profit as part of its ongoing "efficiency" strategy. For the quarter, Spotify posted operating income of $179 million. [read more]
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In a landmark decision with massive implications for radio, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule to ban noncompete agreements nationwide, under the auspices of bolstering competition, innovation, and new business creation.
The NAB has announced President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will continue leading the organization through 2029. LeGeyt, who has over a decade of service with NAB, has been instrumental in advancing the interests of American radio broadcasters.
One month after consolidating its podcast division, Audacy is now doing the same with its sports content offerings under a new Audacy Sports banner. The new division is designed to consolidate and amplify the broadcaster's over-the-air, digital, and podcast inventory.
iHeartMedia has partnered with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to launch the Women’s Sports Audio Network. The free, ad-supported network will offer podcasts, daily sports updates, and athlete spotlights across iHeart’s broadcast and digital platforms.
(By Paige Nienaber) You can overthink prizing. I saw The Wolf in Greensboro frame “win $300 a day” as “win school lunches for a year” and break the phones. One of the TSM stations had an $18 haircut to giveaway and did "Last Comment on Facebook."
(By Chris Stonick) I love this one. You’re talking with a prospective client and things feel like they’re going well. Then they say, “Before I sign a contract with you, I’m going to ask my co-workers which radio station they listen to.”
(By Randy Lane) We often encounter talented team shows with high dysfunction when the mics are off. Some can pull it off and sound cohesive on-air, and with others, it becomes noticeable to the audience. Neither situation is healthy.
The FCC's Media Bureau and the Pacifica Foundation, the licensee of WBAI in New York, have entered into a Consent Decree to conclude an investigation into the station's compliance with federal underwriting and sponsorship identification regulations.
The Radio Advertising Bureau, Broadcast Music, Inc., and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio have announced the key dates for the 16th annual Rising Through the Ranks event. Scholarships and applications are open until May 31.
Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats joined RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson for a post-Show conversation on the 
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has approved the merger of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio into a new entity, following a thorough review as mandated by the Public Radio Conversions Act.
After announcing staff changes on the cluster's Country station, Max Media of Hampton Roads is promoting Jay West to Operations Manager. West previously held positions in markets including Philadelphia, Houston, Buffalo, Milwaukee, and Albuquerque.
Premiere Networks has announced a long-term exclusive contract renewal with conservative talk host Jesse Kelly. The US Marine Corps veteran will continue The Jesse Kelly Show on more than 200 stations nationwide and in podcast form.
SiriusXM has teamed up with audiochuck and its founder Ashley Flowers to launch Crime Junkie Radio, the satellite broadcaster's first dedicated true crime channel. Starting April 26, the channel will feature 24/7 content from the Crime Junkie podcast archives.
After a year of heavy layoffs, podcast restructuring, and price raisings, Spotify reported better-than-expected fiscal Q1 2024 earnings, achieving a profit as part of its ongoing "efficiency" strategy. For the quarter, Spotify posted operating income of $179 million.
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 
