FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel gave her first budget presentation as Chairwoman to the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee this week. In her address, she made it a point to discuss the FCC's crackdown on pirate radio broadcasters. [read more]
The US advertising market is set for significant growth in the final quarter of 2023, but not all audio will reap the benefits. According to a recent forecast model from Madison and Wall's Brian Wieser, the overall market could see an 8% increase in the fourth quarter. [read more]
(By Charese Fruge') Melissa Core-Caballo is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Nashville-based PR firm Dead Horse Branding. Originally from Australia, Core-Caballo got her start in the industry on the South Coast, on I-98 FM. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced the addition of seven industry veterans to its board of directors. The new board members hail from diverse corners of the broadcasting industry with executives from Salem, Urban One, and more. [read more]
Edison Research reveals a significant correlation between the model year of a car and the amount of time spent listening to SiriusXM. The study indicates that owners of newer cars are more likely to spend time with satellite radio. [read more]
As the AM For Every Vehicle Act awaits a vote on the Senate floor, automakers continue to further their plans for more subscription-based audio content in the dashboard. Audio streamer TuneIn is broadening its alliance with EV manufacturer Lucid Motors. [read more]
2024 is a major election year with record spending expected by candidates at all levels. Radio Ink asked the best managers in radio how they prepare your station and staff to capture political ad dollars. Here are a few of the answers we received: [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is closing the application window for its inaugural Behind the Mic Mentorship program on September 24. The initiative is tailored to support the career development of women in on-air roles in radio broadcasting. [read more]
NPR has elevated Whitney Maddox to the role of Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Maddox's promotion grows from her contributions to NPR's diversity initiatives, including her leadership in anti-racism and inclusion programs. [read more]
Ad platform Audiohook has named former Katz Digital EVP David Krulewich as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Krulewich, known as DK, brings more than 15 years of experience in digital media to the role, including time at Connexity and Yahoo! [read more]
Hosted by James Ham and Kyle Madson, Audacy has rolled out a new midday sports talk show, The Insiders, on ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento. Ham has experience covering the Sacramento Kings, while Madsen has built his portfolio covering the San Francisco 49ers. [read more]
Michael Freedman, a distinguished figure in the world of radio and journalism, passed away on September 18 at the age of 71 from pancreatic cancer. Freedman is best know in radio for his tenure as General Manager of the CBS News Radio network. [read more]
iHeartMedia Brunswick has announced WBGA is now Real 96.3, focused on Hip Hop and R&B. Starting Thursday, the station is shedding its previous "Hallelujah" gospel format and will air the latest from Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Drake. [read more]
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Coxswain Media's Hyannis-based radio station Frank FM (WFRQ) has undergone a programming overhaul. The station is moving from a strict AC format to playing hits from multiple genres and across decades, from the 1960s to the present day. [read more]
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has allocated $2.25 million in grants to enhance state government coverage by public media newsrooms. The grants were awarded to organizations in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Texas. [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]
Sony Group has made another round of layoffs in its podcast sector, marking its third set of cuts in less than two years. The latest layoffs included the cancellation of High Low with EmRata, a podcast hosted by model and author Emily Ratajkowski. [read more]
Lemonada Media, known for its chart-topping podcasts, is stepping into a new venture with the launch of Lemonada Partner Studios. This full-service studio aims to assist brands, talent, and non-profit organizations in producing original podcasts. [read more]
The gripping tale of Jay and Pete Flores, identical twins who went from being North America's leading cocaine traffickers to government informants, continues in a new season of the podcast Surviving El Chapo, set to premiere on October 4. [read more]
Former defensive end and two-time Super Bowl winner Chris Long has announced the launch of Yote House Media, a production company and content studio focused on sports and pop culture. The company is expanding its flagship podcast, Green Light with Chris Long. [read more]
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FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel gave her first budget presentation as Chairwoman to the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee this week. In her address, she made it a point to discuss the FCC's crackdown on pirate radio broadcasters.
The US advertising market is set for significant growth in the final quarter of 2023, but not all audio will reap the benefits. According to a recent forecast model from Madison and Wall's Brian Wieser, the overall market could see an 8% increase in the fourth quarter.
(By Charese Fruge') Melissa Core-Caballo is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Nashville-based PR firm Dead Horse Branding. Originally from Australia, Core-Caballo got her start in the industry on the South Coast, on I-98 FM.
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced the addition of seven industry veterans to its board of directors. The new board members hail from diverse corners of the broadcasting industry with executives from Salem, Urban One, and more.
Edison Research reveals a significant correlation between the model year of a car and the amount of time spent listening to SiriusXM. The study indicates that owners of newer cars are more likely to spend time with satellite radio.
As the AM For Every Vehicle Act awaits a vote on the Senate floor, automakers continue to further their plans for more subscription-based audio content in the dashboard. Audio streamer TuneIn is broadening its alliance with EV manufacturer Lucid Motors.
2024 is a major election year with record spending expected by candidates at all levels. Radio Ink asked the best managers in radio how they prepare your station and staff to capture political ad dollars. Here are a few of the answers we received:
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is closing the application window for its inaugural Behind the Mic Mentorship program on September 24. The initiative is tailored to support the career development of women in on-air roles in radio broadcasting.
NPR has elevated Whitney Maddox to the role of Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Maddox's promotion grows from her contributions to NPR's diversity initiatives, including her leadership in anti-racism and inclusion programs.
Ad platform Audiohook has named former Katz Digital EVP David Krulewich as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Krulewich, known as DK, brings more than 15 years of experience in digital media to the role, including time at Connexity and Yahoo!
Hosted by James Ham and Kyle Madson, Audacy has rolled out a new midday sports talk show, The Insiders, on ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM) in Sacramento. Ham has experience covering the Sacramento Kings, while Madsen has built his portfolio covering the San Francisco 49ers.
Michael Freedman, a distinguished figure in the world of radio and journalism, passed away on September 18 at the age of 71 from pancreatic cancer. Freedman is best know in radio for his tenure as General Manager of the CBS News Radio network.
iHeartMedia Brunswick has announced WBGA is now Real 96.3, focused on Hip Hop and R&B. Starting Thursday, the station is shedding its previous "Hallelujah" gospel format and will air the latest from Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Drake.
Coxswain Media's Hyannis-based radio station Frank FM (WFRQ) has undergone a programming overhaul. The station is moving from a strict AC format to playing hits from multiple genres and across decades, from the 1960s to the present day.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has allocated $2.25 million in grants to enhance state government coverage by public media newsrooms. The grants were awarded to organizations in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Texas.
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 
Sony Group has made another round of layoffs in its podcast sector, marking its third set of cuts in less than two years. The latest layoffs included the cancellation of High Low with EmRata, a podcast hosted by model and author Emily Ratajkowski.
Lemonada Media, known for its chart-topping podcasts, is stepping into a new venture with the launch of Lemonada Partner Studios. This full-service studio aims to assist brands, talent, and non-profit organizations in producing original podcasts.
The gripping tale of Jay and Pete Flores, identical twins who went from being North America's leading cocaine traffickers to government informants, continues in a new season of the podcast Surviving El Chapo, set to premiere on October 4.
Former defensive end and two-time Super Bowl winner Chris Long has announced the launch of Yote House Media, a production company and content studio focused on sports and pop culture. The company is expanding its flagship podcast, Green Light with Chris Long.
