NAB Stresses Potential Disruptions As FCC Rolls Out ZoneCasting
The National Association of Broadcasters has voiced significant concerns regarding the FCC's proposed licensing and service rules for FM geo-targeting through booster stations, following the FCC's approval of GeoBroadcast Solutions' ZoneCasting technology.
Edison Tracks Podcast Inroads As Consumer Engagement Soars
After Edison Research's expanded podcast findings in this year's Infinite Dial report, more details are being released about the platform's mainstream break. "The Podcast Consumer 2024" highlighted a highly engaged and growing audience.
What Is ‘Corridos,’ The Radio Format Winning Over Gen Z?
Engaging Gen Z is both a challenge and a significant opportunity for radio stations. To connect with this demographic, it's crucial to understand emerging trends in music and culture. One genre making waves is Corridos, a Mexican regional music format.
America Amplified Charges Public Radio’s Voter Education Efforts
America Amplified has intensified its efforts to support public media stations nationwide in preparation for the 2024 general election. The program, hosted by WFYI in Indianapolis, is supported by a $1.5 million grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Finding Hope and Kindness This Memorial Day
(By Pat Bryson) I was having breakfast at a local diner in Tulsa. The server brought my check, and I got out the money to pay. When he came back to collect it, he told me something surprising.
Can You Sail Past The Sales Tide?
(By Loyd Ford) Did you ever watch the Tom Hanks movie Cast Away? It's an amazing movie. Most of it takes place with the main...
Audacy Goes ‘On The Record’ To Capitalize On Album Releases
Audacy has debuted On The Record, a new album release initiative to tie into some of music's biggest stars. The first program aired on May 17, featuring the release of Billie Eilish’s third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.
The AM for Every Vehicle Act: Radio Ink’s Year in Review
Over the past year, Radio Ink has closely monitored and reported on the progress of the AM for Every Vehicle Act. On today's anniversary of the Act's introduction, we look at the key developments, industry reactions, and legislative milestones that led us to today.
Breaking the Myth? Gen Z and Mothers Unfazed by News Ads
Advertisers might be missing out on a substantial audience by avoiding advertising on News/Talk radio for fear of "unsafe" topics. A new report suggests that concerns about brand safety in news advertising may be misplaced.
Blast From The Past: The WIBC ‘Skyline Studio,’ Indianapolis, 1958
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features the legendary Dick Summer from his days at WIBC-AM 1070 in Indianapolis. He hosted his show from this small studio atop a drive-in restaurant called Merrill’s Hi-Decker. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats.
FCC Names Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Chair
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced the appointments of Jayne Stancavage and Kimberly Baum as Chair and Vice Chair of the FCC's World Radiocommunication Conference Advisory Committee.
Colorado Public Radio and Vic Vela Settle Discrimination Complaint
Vic Vela, former host of Colorado Public Radio's Back from Broken, has settled his discrimination claim against his longtime employer. Vela, who filed the claim in March, was terminated in January after nine years at the station.
iHeart Chicago’s Brady Takes Country Nights In Music City
iHeartMedia Chicago 103.5 Kiss FM (WKSC) Assistant Program Director Brady is adding another city to his on-air resume. He will start hosting nights on The Big 98 (WSIX) in Nashville as Eddie Foxx steps out of the market.
ENCO Brings SPECai To Adams Radio Group and Southern Stone
ENCO Systems, Benztown, and Compass Media Networks have partnered with Adams Radio Group and Southern Stone Communications to introduce the SPECai product in select US markets after receiving accolades at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
‘NPR News Now’ Tops Triton’s US Podcast Ranker for April 2024
Triton Digital has released its US Podcast Ranker for April 2024. Based on data from Triton's Podcast Metrics measurement service, the SiriusXM Podcast Network maintained its top position on the Top Sales Networks Report with 40.5 million average weekly downloads.
Joe Rogan Again Leads The Top 50 US Podcasts List For Q1 2024
Edison Research has released the Top 50 Podcasts in the US for the first quarter of 2024. The rankings, derived from Edison Podcast Metrics, reflect total audience reach through continuous interviews conducted in English and Spanish throughout the quarter.
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