The demise of WCBS-AM in New York has led to increased conversation over the state of news profitability in radio. With brands remaining afraid to advertise alongside the news for fear of what perceptions they might be attached to, those fears appear to be unfounded. [read more]
The FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would mandate clear disclosures from broadcasters when using artificial intelligence in political ads on radio and TV has been stirring both sides of Capitol Hill. Now that divide appears to have gone mainstream. [read more]
The audio industry was gathered in Washington, DC last week for the annual Podcast Movement, and wisdom for podcasters and the radio industry is flowing in the conference's wake - including a lesson into what makes an effective audio promo. [read more]
Enter to win one registration for the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit, on September 10 and 11, and accommodation at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. Entries will be accepted through Wednesday, August 28 at 11:59p ET. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) I’ve seen firsthand the desire to reduce cost, making the role of the PD expendable, and witnessing the rating erosion that followed situationally. What I am seeing today is beyond that. The PD is now an endangered species. [read more]
(By John Shomby) Labor Day weekend, for most, is the last official summer weekend. Vacations end, most schools are in session or are getting ready to start, and the days are getting shorter. But most importantly, attitudes change after Labor Day. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) Just back from Podcast Movement DC, it's clearer to me now than ever before that the radio and podcasting industries are ripe for a cross-pollination of ideas. Each medium has unique strengths that, when shared, could refresh how we produce audio content. [read more]
After an early August cooling, radio's national ad play is roaring back ahead of the long Labor Day weekend as brands compete for a much-diminished share of holiday sales spending. Predictably, two home improvement giants promise the most spend. [read more]
Audacy is embracing the Country music explosion with a new Nashville Sound Space in the Hard Rock Cafe on Broadway. The broadcast studio and performance space will become the new home for the nationally syndicated Country show Katie & Company. [read more]
We’re less than a month out from meeting in Cincinnati and Radio Ink is holding one final free sales webinar in our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit series. Join us live on LinkedIn with NuVoodoo CEO and Founder Carolyn Gilbert discussing radio's top verticals. [read more]
Cromwell Media has launched The Game Nashville Sports Network. The new network will originate out of flagship station 102.5/106.3 The Game (WPRT), with coverage expanding to 94.9 The Fan (WBUZ-HD3) and the return of Sports Talk to WQZQ-AM. [read more]
iHeartMedia has appointed Judy Copier as the new Region President for its Orlando and Melbourne markets. Copier brings more than thirty years of experience in media and advertising to iHeart's fifteen stations across Central Florida. [read more]
Former WTOP anchor Dennis Foley is joining Audacy San Francisco's KCBS All-News Radio as the station's News Director. Foley brings more than a decade of experience in news broadcasting and a lifelong passion for all-news radio to his new role. [read more]
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Classical Music Indy is adding a new offering to its lineup, with Classical Beat set to premiere on September 1. This new classical music radio show, hosted by John Nasukaluk Clare, will showcase classical music and the arts native to Indiana. [read more]
Cumulus Media Knoxville, The Vol Network, and University of Tennessee Athletics have announced a first-ever initiative for the 2024 college football season: every Volunteers game will be broadcast in Spanish on The Sports Animal 990 (WNML-AM). [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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The demise of WCBS-AM in New York has led to increased conversation over the state of news profitability in radio. With brands remaining afraid to advertise alongside the news for fear of what perceptions they might be attached to, those fears appear to be unfounded.
The FCC's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would mandate clear disclosures from broadcasters when using artificial intelligence in political ads on radio and TV has been stirring both sides of Capitol Hill. Now that divide appears to have gone mainstream.
The audio industry was gathered in Washington, DC last week for the annual Podcast Movement, and wisdom for podcasters and the radio industry is flowing in the conference's wake - including a lesson into what makes an effective audio promo.
Enter to win one registration for the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit, on September 10 and 11, and accommodation at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott. Entries will be accepted through Wednesday, August 28 at 11:59p ET.
(By Mike McVay) I’ve seen firsthand the desire to reduce cost, making the role of the PD expendable, and witnessing the rating erosion that followed situationally. What I am seeing today is beyond that. The PD is now an endangered species.
(By John Shomby) Labor Day weekend, for most, is the last official summer weekend. Vacations end, most schools are in session or are getting ready to start, and the days are getting shorter. But most importantly, attitudes change after Labor Day.
(By Buzz Knight) Just back from Podcast Movement DC, it's clearer to me now than ever before that the radio and podcasting industries are ripe for a cross-pollination of ideas. Each medium has unique strengths that, when shared, could refresh how we produce audio content.
After an early August cooling, radio's national ad play is roaring back ahead of the long Labor Day weekend as brands compete for a much-diminished share of holiday sales spending. Predictably, two home improvement giants promise the most spend.
Audacy is embracing the Country music explosion with a new Nashville Sound Space in the Hard Rock Cafe on Broadway. The broadcast studio and performance space will become the new home for the nationally syndicated Country show Katie & Company.
We’re less than a month out from meeting in Cincinnati and Radio Ink is holding one final free sales webinar in our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit series. Join us live on LinkedIn with NuVoodoo CEO and Founder Carolyn Gilbert discussing radio's top verticals.
Cromwell Media has launched The Game Nashville Sports Network. The new network will originate out of flagship station 102.5/106.3 The Game (WPRT), with coverage expanding to 94.9 The Fan (WBUZ-HD3) and the return of Sports Talk to WQZQ-AM.
iHeartMedia has appointed Judy Copier as the new Region President for its Orlando and Melbourne markets. Copier brings more than thirty years of experience in media and advertising to iHeart's fifteen stations across Central Florida.
Former WTOP anchor Dennis Foley is joining Audacy San Francisco's KCBS All-News Radio as the station's News Director. Foley brings more than a decade of experience in news broadcasting and a lifelong passion for all-news radio to his new role.
Classical Music Indy is adding a new offering to its lineup, with Classical Beat set to premiere on September 1. This new classical music radio show, hosted by John Nasukaluk Clare, will showcase classical music and the arts native to Indiana.
Cumulus Media Knoxville, The Vol Network, and University of Tennessee Athletics have announced a first-ever initiative for the 2024 college football season: every Volunteers game will be broadcast in Spanish on The Sports Animal 990 (WNML-AM).
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 
