Audacy has reached the final stage of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, filing a motion with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to officially close its last remaining case, involving Audacy Texas, LLC. [read more]
The date is set for the FCC's updated rules around the limited use of FM booster stations to originate geotargeted content to take effect. Following the Second Report and Order's publishing in the Federal Register the new rules are set to take effect on January 13. [read more]
Lotus Communications is making its return to the San Diego market after nearly three decades, as the company acquires KFBG for $3.5 million from Local Media San Diego. The deal will also allow Lotus to reclaim the historic KFMB call letters, used until 2020. [read more]
As the holiday cheer fills the air and Vince Guaraldi fills the airwaves, the staff of Radio Ink wants to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. In observance of Christmas Day, our regular headlines will not be published tomorrow. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) The holiday season is at its conclusion. Christmas is tomorrow. Hanukkah starts tomorrow. Kwanzaa begins December 26. It’s Boxing Day in the UK. The 26th is also a radio holiday: “the day programming returns to normal.” [read more]
(By John Shomby) I reached out to 22 women in programming and on-air positions to see how they feel about opportunities and the workplace in today’s radio world. With intense guarantees of anonymity, here’s what they said: [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) It’s always fun making a journey to another country to experience media consumption as a consumer rather than a consultant. On my trip to the UK - London and Scotland specifically - here are some thoughts: [read more]
iHeartMedia has finalized a series of debt exchanges and consent solicitations aimed at improving its financial stability through 2029. The transactions were fully completed on December 20, exchanging existing notes and loans for new debt with updated terms. [read more]
Radio Ink is excited to announce the call for nominations for our 2025 Future African-American Leaders in Radio. This prestigious annual list celebrates the remarkable achievements and promising futures of Black professionals shaping the industry. [read more]
Over five weeks, Destiny Loney and Taylor Martensen of Those Girls in the Afternoon on Cedar Rapids' Z102.9 collected thousands of pounds of pet food and supplies for the Cedar Valley Humane Society during their second annual Stuff the Waggin’ campaign. [read more]
Cumulus Media's Q106.1 (KOQL) in Columbia, MO, brought holiday cheer to patients at MU Health Care Children's Hospital by donating $50,000 worth of toys through its annual Secret Elf Toy Drive. [read more]
Saga Communications' KISM 92.9 has awarded a refurbished vehicle to a local veteran as part of its “Vehicle for a Vet” initiative, now in its eighth year. The 2024 recipient, Jason Thayer, a Skagit County resident, served 12 years in the US Army Infantry. [read more]
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our job board. Let us connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines every day. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR Before taking a break for Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah, take a moment to see who is acquiring a Minot, S.D., FM that fell silent six months ago. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines Email has all of the details. Learn more by clicking HERE!
A lineup change is in store at Zimmer Communications' Jock 96.9 (KBFL) in Springfield, MO, with the departure of afternoon co-host Logan Weber. As he leaves, the station has opted to cancel Sports Talk, which aired its final episode after 35 years on Friday. [read more]
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report for December 16–22 shows heavy ad spend in the top three leading up to Christmas. However, there's a clear winner for the week as Lowe’s continues to dominate, holding onto the top spot. [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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Audacy has reached the final stage of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, filing a motion with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to officially close its last remaining case, involving Audacy Texas, LLC.
The date is set for the FCC's updated rules around the limited use of FM booster stations to originate geotargeted content to take effect. Following the Second Report and Order's publishing in the Federal Register the new rules are set to take effect on January 13.
Lotus Communications is making its return to the San Diego market after nearly three decades, as the company acquires KFBG for $3.5 million from Local Media San Diego. The deal will also allow Lotus to reclaim the historic KFMB call letters, used until 2020.
As the holiday cheer fills the air and Vince Guaraldi fills the airwaves, the staff of Radio Ink wants to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. In observance of Christmas Day, our regular headlines will not be published tomorrow.
(By Mike McVay) The holiday season is at its conclusion. Christmas is tomorrow. Hanukkah starts tomorrow. Kwanzaa begins December 26. It’s Boxing Day in the UK. The 26th is also a radio holiday: “the day programming returns to normal.” 
(By John Shomby) I reached out to 22 women in programming and on-air positions to see how they feel about opportunities and the workplace in today’s radio world. With intense guarantees of anonymity, here’s what they said:
(By Buzz Knight) It’s always fun making a journey to another country to experience media consumption as a consumer rather than a consultant. On my trip to the UK - London and Scotland specifically - here are some thoughts:
iHeartMedia has finalized a series of debt exchanges and consent solicitations aimed at improving its financial stability through 2029. The transactions were fully completed on December 20, exchanging existing notes and loans for new debt with updated terms.
Radio Ink is excited to announce the call for nominations for our 2025 Future African-American Leaders in Radio. This prestigious annual list celebrates the remarkable achievements and promising futures of Black professionals shaping the industry.
Over five weeks, Destiny Loney and Taylor Martensen of Those Girls in the Afternoon on Cedar Rapids' Z102.9 collected thousands of pounds of pet food and supplies for the Cedar Valley Humane Society during their second annual Stuff the Waggin’ campaign.
Cumulus Media's Q106.1 (KOQL) in Columbia, MO, brought holiday cheer to patients at MU Health Care Children's Hospital by donating $50,000 worth of toys through its annual Secret Elf Toy Drive.
Saga Communications' KISM 92.9 has awarded a refurbished vehicle to a local veteran as part of its “Vehicle for a Vet” initiative, now in its eighth year. The 2024 recipient, Jason Thayer, a Skagit County resident, served 12 years in the US Army Infantry.
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our job board. Let us connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines every day.
A lineup change is in store at Zimmer Communications' Jock 96.9 (KBFL) in Springfield, MO, with the departure of afternoon co-host Logan Weber. As he leaves, the station has opted to cancel Sports Talk, which aired its final episode after 35 years on Friday.
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report for December 16–22 shows heavy ad spend in the top three leading up to Christmas. However, there's a clear winner for the week as Lowe’s continues to dominate, holding onto the top spot.
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 
