The latest revenue data from BIA Advisory Services details just how serious the damage was to radio from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The industry took a big hit last year due to businesses being forced to close, governments locking down and advertising coming to a near stand-still. [read more]
Not surprisingly, station transactions were also down during the year of the pandemic. BIA's latest data shows radio station sales fell to levels that hadn’t been seen in years. Only 534 stations sold in 2020 for an estimated value of $139 million. By comparison back in 2011 over 1,000 stations sold for $1.1 billion. [read more]
The IAB has released its annual Podcast Advertising Revenue Study which projects the industry will see $2 billion in ad revenue by 2023. Eric John, VP for the IAB Media Center & Chris Bruderle, IAB's Senior Director of Research & Analytics will join Radio Ink editor Ed Ryan on Clubhouse this morning at 9AM Eastern to discuss the revenue numbers. [read more]
James Golden, aka Bo Snerdely, Rush Limbaugh's long-time call screener hosts the new podcast about the life of the late Rush Limbaugh. Politics aside, the first episode is a tear-jerker as Golden takes listeners behind the scenes of the day he found out his friend had stage 4 cancer. And, Golden reveals a secret of his own. LISTEN [read more]
If you're a community-focused radio station, Transition Squad's Community Gift Card Auctions can: Provide you with a profitable new revenue stream, turn unused and promotional inventory into cash, and get more local advertisers on air. See how HERE. [read more]
Marketron has launched Aspire by Marketron, a new website for salespeople that includes educational webinars, case studies and creative assets, covering the latest selling techniques and trends. [read more]
Shopper intelligence data company Catalina and iHeartMedia are teaming up to measure the impact podcast advertising has on offline sales in physical stores. Here's how they plan to accomplish that. [read more]
With the addition of ten new affiliates in recent weeks, Compass Media Networks' The Markley, van Camp & Robbins Show is now in over 100 markets. The show airs live from 12P-3P Eastern. [read more]
Dr. Jack Casey will be leaving WERS-FM in Boston later in May to become a consultant. Casey has been the General Manager of WERS for 16 years. [read more]
David Weiss shared his 1980 Blast From The Past from WARA-AM (1320) in Attleboro, MA. He tells Radio Ink, "I was one of the news anchors there, and here I am 'ripping and reading' rolls of AP copy." Send your Blast From The Past photo to edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
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Audacy's Cadence13 is partnering with actress Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo. The weekly interview style show called Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo launches in the fall. [read more]
Diversion Podcasts has launched Backstaged: The Devil in Metal. Hosted by author and music journalist, Jon Wiederhorn, this 12-episode podcast takes listeners through the history and culture of heavy metal. [read more]
ViacomCBS is expanding its’ podcast footprint. More than 20 podcasts covering comedy, news, true crime, sports, kids, entertainment, and music; will premiere in 2021. [read more]
This week the IAB released a new revenue report that said by 2023 podcasting will be a $2 billion industry. Shouldn't you get in on that action? [read more]
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 29-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
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The latest revenue data from BIA Advisory Services details just how serious the damage was to radio from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. The industry took a big hit last year due to businesses being forced to close, governments locking down and advertising coming to a near stand-still.
Not surprisingly, station transactions were also down during the year of the pandemic. BIA's latest data shows radio station sales fell to levels that hadn’t been seen in years. Only 534 stations sold in 2020 for an estimated value of $139 million. By comparison back in 2011 over 1,000 stations sold for $1.1 billion.
The IAB has released its annual Podcast Advertising Revenue Study which projects the industry will see $2 billion in ad revenue by 2023. Eric John, VP for the IAB Media Center & Chris Bruderle, IAB's Senior Director of Research & Analytics will join Radio Ink editor Ed Ryan on Clubhouse this morning at 9AM Eastern to discuss the revenue numbers.
James Golden, aka Bo Snerdely, Rush Limbaugh's long-time call screener hosts the new podcast about the life of the late Rush Limbaugh. Politics aside, the first episode is a tear-jerker as Golden takes listeners behind the scenes of the day he found out his friend had stage 4 cancer. And, Golden reveals a secret of his own. 
If you're a community-focused radio station, Transition Squad's Community Gift Card Auctions can: Provide you with a profitable new revenue stream, turn unused and promotional inventory into cash, and get more local advertisers on air. See how 
Marketron has launched Aspire by Marketron, a new website for salespeople that includes educational webinars, case studies and creative assets, covering the latest selling techniques and trends.
Shopper intelligence data company Catalina and iHeartMedia are teaming up to measure the impact podcast advertising has on offline sales in physical stores. Here's how they plan to accomplish that.
With the addition of ten new affiliates in recent weeks, Compass Media Networks' The Markley, van Camp & Robbins Show is now in over 100 markets. The show airs live from 12P-3P Eastern.
Dr. Jack Casey will be leaving WERS-FM in Boston later in May to become a consultant. Casey has been the General Manager of WERS for 16 years.
David Weiss shared his 1980 Blast From The Past from WARA-AM (1320) in Attleboro, MA. He tells Radio Ink, "I was one of the news anchors there, and here I am 'ripping and reading' rolls of AP copy." Send your Blast From The Past photo to 
Audacy's Cadence13 is partnering with actress Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo. The weekly interview style show called Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo launches in the fall.
Diversion Podcasts has launched Backstaged: The Devil in Metal. Hosted by author and music journalist, Jon Wiederhorn, this 12-episode podcast takes listeners through the history and culture of heavy metal.
ViacomCBS is expanding its’ podcast footprint. More than 20 podcasts covering comedy, news, true crime, sports, kids, entertainment, and music; will premiere in 2021.
This week the IAB released a new revenue report that said by 2023 podcasting will be a $2 billion industry. Shouldn't you get in on that action?
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 29-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at 
