In a Wednesday memo to all staff, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman addressed concerns over public AI chatbots by banning their use for company projects. With AI's growing role in radio, the iHeart note is a warning for all broadcasters to be careful with the new tech. [read more]
To cap off radio's massive May on Capitol Hill, twenty-one members of the House of Representatives and two Senators have added their support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The LRFA opposes any new fees or charges on local broadcast radio stations. [read more]
According to rumors from Washington DC reported in Broadcast Law Blog, the Senate may be considering a June hearing for FCC Commissioner nominee Anna Gomez. Gomez was nominated for the open seat in May, after Gigi Sohn's withdrawal in March. [read more]
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee has set a date for their hearing on AM radio's importance in new cars. The hearing will discuss the role of AM radio and address concerns over its removal from certain vehicles. [read more]
Medallas de Cortez Salesperson of the Year finalist Martha Mendoza of Bryan Broadcasting knows what makes a strong seller. But with strength, comes challenges. Now she speaks to these obstacles and how to get around them, ahead of Radio Ink's June issue. [read more]
Audacy Minneapolis' WCCO-AM recently raised over $80,000 for Be The Match, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization focused on saving lives through cellular therapy. One of the station's hosts has a particularly important and personal tie to Be The Match. [read more]
If you have 30 minutes, you can learn Jeffrey Hedquist's copywriting secrets on Wednesday, June 7 at 1p ET, when Radio Ink presents “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar will tap into your storytelling side to make money for your clients and yourself. [read more]
Rich Shertenlieb, cohost of Toucher and Rich on Beasley Media Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ), addressed his cohost's absence on Wednesday's show. Fred Toucher has been away from the show this week following alarming comments he made on social media. [read more]
Silverfish Media, the Nashville production company behind The Big D and Bubba Show, has announced a promotion and a new addition ahead of the departure of President Patrick Thomas. The first involves raising Jessica "Carsen" Humphreville to Director of Operations. [read more]
Jennifer Jones Lee has been hired as the Operations Manager for Results Radio LLC's five-station Redding, CA cluster. The position was previously furloughed but has now been reopened, with Dave Shakes, Results' Senior VP, temporarily fulfilling the role's responsibilities. [read more]
Hearing Tampa stations in Virginia, picking up Philadelphia stations on Long Island. It's not normal, and it's all due to a rare natural phenomenon tied to wildfires currently raging in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What's happening in the Northeast? [read more]
The FCC has an empty chair. Midterms gave Republicans the US House of Representatives. The 2024 Presidential election is set to be one of the most impactful in history. Hispanic radio stations and owners say they aren't heard on the Hill - will this change? [read more]
Boston's NPR member, WBUR, is introducing a new weekend programming lineup starting June 3. In changing the schedule, WBUR hopes to accommodate changing listener wants and enhance storytelling connections. A long-time station tradition also moves to streaming. [read more]
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An ABC News mainstay will host The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards in Washington, DC on June 6. The ceremony recognizes broadcasters for their exceptional dedication to public service. [read more]
iHeartMedia has announced that Flo Rida will be performing a special concert in Fortnite and on Roblox as part of the iHeartLand metaverse. Additionally, the performance will cross over to the real world as select iHeart stations will broadcast the performance. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
UK-based podcast and radio production company Listen has been acquired by global podcast group PodX. The acquisition is the latest in PodX's portfolio of podcast studios worldwide. Listen will continue to be managed by its existing team. [read more]
Jade Iovine has independently relaunched her podcast, formerly known as Tell Me About It, now called Live From Bed. The podcast had formerly been a part of the iHeartPodcasts network. New episodes are released every Tuesday. [read more]
Academy Award-winner Adam McKay has announced a new sequel podcast series called Death on the Lot. Hosted by McKay, the eight-episode series will explore the untimely deaths of major stars in 1940s and 1950s Hollywood. [read more]
Digital media company Brut. and podcast studio Paradiso Media have launched a new weekly podcast series called Brutally Informed, exclusively on Audible. The show provides insights on a wide range of topics, including current affairs, culture, and societal issues. [read more]
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In a Wednesday memo to all staff, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman addressed concerns over public AI chatbots by banning their use for company projects. With AI's growing role in radio, the iHeart note is a warning for all broadcasters to be careful with the new tech.
To cap off radio's massive May on Capitol Hill, twenty-one members of the House of Representatives and two Senators have added their support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The LRFA opposes any new fees or charges on local broadcast radio stations.
According to rumors from Washington DC reported in Broadcast Law Blog, the Senate may be considering a June hearing for FCC Commissioner nominee Anna Gomez. Gomez was nominated for the open seat in May, after Gigi Sohn's withdrawal in March.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee has set a date for their hearing on AM radio's importance in new cars. The hearing will discuss the role of AM radio and address concerns over its removal from certain vehicles.
Medallas de Cortez Salesperson of the Year finalist Martha Mendoza of Bryan Broadcasting knows what makes a strong seller. But with strength, comes challenges. Now she speaks to these obstacles and how to get around them, ahead of Radio Ink's June issue.
Audacy Minneapolis' WCCO-AM recently raised over $80,000 for Be The Match, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization focused on saving lives through cellular therapy. One of the station's hosts has a particularly important and personal tie to Be The Match.
If you have 30 minutes, you can learn Jeffrey Hedquist's copywriting secrets on Wednesday, June 7 at 1p ET, when Radio Ink presents “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar will tap into your storytelling side to make money for your clients and yourself.
Rich Shertenlieb, cohost of Toucher and Rich on Beasley Media Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ), addressed his cohost's absence on Wednesday's show. Fred Toucher has been away from the show this week following alarming comments he made on social media.
Silverfish Media, the Nashville production company behind The Big D and Bubba Show, has announced a promotion and a new addition ahead of the departure of President Patrick Thomas. The first involves raising Jessica "Carsen" Humphreville to Director of Operations.
Jennifer Jones Lee has been hired as the Operations Manager for Results Radio LLC's five-station Redding, CA cluster. The position was previously furloughed but has now been reopened, with Dave Shakes, Results' Senior VP, temporarily fulfilling the role's responsibilities.
Hearing Tampa stations in Virginia, picking up Philadelphia stations on Long Island. It's not normal, and it's all due to a rare natural phenomenon tied to wildfires currently raging in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What's happening in the Northeast?
Boston's NPR member, WBUR, is introducing a new weekend programming lineup starting June 3. In changing the schedule, WBUR hopes to accommodate changing listener wants and enhance storytelling connections. A long-time station tradition also moves to streaming.
An ABC News mainstay will host The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards in Washington, DC on June 6. The ceremony recognizes broadcasters for their exceptional dedication to public service.
iHeartMedia has announced that Flo Rida will be performing a special concert in Fortnite and on Roblox as part of the iHeartLand metaverse. Additionally, the performance will cross over to the real world as select iHeart stations will broadcast the performance.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
UK-based podcast and radio production company Listen has been acquired by global podcast group PodX. The acquisition is the latest in PodX's portfolio of podcast studios worldwide. Listen will continue to be managed by its existing team.
Jade Iovine has independently relaunched her podcast, formerly known as Tell Me About It, now called Live From Bed. The podcast had formerly been a part of the iHeartPodcasts network. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
Academy Award-winner Adam McKay has announced a new sequel podcast series called Death on the Lot. Hosted by McKay, the eight-episode series will explore the untimely deaths of major stars in 1940s and 1950s Hollywood.
Digital media company Brut. and podcast studio Paradiso Media have launched a new weekly podcast series called Brutally Informed, exclusively on Audible. The show provides insights on a wide range of topics, including current affairs, culture, and societal issues.
