As the holidays continue and Mariah is once again being put in cryogenic slumber to emerge sometime in November, the Radio Ink headlines are taking the opportunity to recognize radio's biggest contributors to communities across America. [read more]
The holiday season continues to bring an outpouring of generosity from Country radio stations across the nation, as markets from the Bay Area to Boston host radiothons to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - raising millions to fight cancer. [read more]
Audacy Minneapolis' 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) raised over $348,000 for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities during its 22nd annual Hunger Mission Radiothon. Since its launch in 2003, the event has collected a total of $4.6 million to support UGMTC's mission. [read more]
iHeartMedia Seattle’s 95.7 The Jet (KJEB) hosted the 22nd annual Bender’s One Big Give radiothon with Jodi and Bender in the Morning on December 10, raising over $813,400 to support Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund. [read more]
(By Charese Frugé) Averianna The Personality is a Host at YoCo Nashville 96.7 (WYCZ-AM). She started in radio in 2020 after leaving a reporter Job at WNBJ-LD in Jackson, TN. She worked at Streetz 99.3 from 2020-2021 and iHeart’s 101.1 The Beat from 2021-2022. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) I received another question from a loyal Radio Ink reader. They wrote, "Chris, are some days better to run recruitment ads?" Actually? Yes! I have long professed that the best days to run are Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday - for three specific reasons. [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]
Audacy Las Vegas’ 98.5 KLUC concluded its 26th annual Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive, collecting 42 Coca-Cola trucks filled with toys, 7,674 bicycles, and $786,894 in cash and gift cards to benefit Help of Southern Nevada. [read more]
98.1 The Max (WXMX) in Memphis raised over $920,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis during its 34th Annual Radiothon on November 1. In less than 12 hours, listeners helped the Cumulus Media rock station achieve a record-breaking amount. [read more]
iHeartMedia Chicago collected $1 million to support the patients and families at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Recognized as one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, Lurie Children’s provides advanced treatments, research, and care to children and their families. [read more]
Philadelphia’s 93.3 WMMR, through its annual Preston & Steve Camp Out For Hunger, raised nearly 1.7 million pounds of food and over $995,710 in cash donations. The event supports Philabundance, the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization. [read more]
Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles has broken its own record one year later in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Over 26 hours, the 8th annual raised $1.292 million - beating last year's one-day total of $1.28 million. [read more]
For 26 hours, Cumulus Media’s Dallas/Fort Worth Country stations, New Country 96.3 (KSCS) and 99.5 The Wolf (KPLX), partnered for the Cook Children’s Radiothon. Their efforts raised an incredible $1,327,708.92 via listener donations and community partners. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR A Colorado FM and its AM sibling won't be ringing in the New Year with listeners. According to a post made to the FM's Facebook page, both stations are shutting down on January 1.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines Email has all of the details. Learn more by clicking HERE!
In a holiday tradition, Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has again relieved the medical bills of thousands of listeners. Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff raised $4.6 million in funds to clear medical debt for 3,345 in the Pacific Northwest. [read more]
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