"AM and FM radio is, at best, treading water," might not be the prognosis broadcasters want, but it is the one they got from the anticipated 21st outing of Jacobs Media's annual study of the evolving media habits of radio's most dedicated users. [read more]
With the 2025 hurricane season approaching, a bipartisan call from Capitol Hill is urging FEMA to unfreeze critical grant payments meant to bolster the emergency alert systems of public radio stations across the United States. [read more]
As podcasts enter the mainstream, radio operators and brands looking for growth would be wise to take note of where much of the momentum is coming from: women. They aren't passive consumers, especially when the content reflects their lived experiences. [read more]
Two days before KDHX was set to ask a bankruptcy judge to approve its $4.35 million sale to syndicated Christian network K-LOVE, another noncommercial Christian broadcaster is filing an objection - and a counteroffer - as it seeks to open bidding for the station. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) My first Summer doing this job found me spending the 4th of July at a client in Jacksonville. It was my first time in the market, and temps were in Hiroshima range with a dew point of about 90. But in extreme temps, there's an easy way to win hearts and minds. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) If a company is blowing you off about running recruitment ads on the radio because they confidently tell you that they are hiring remote workers to fill their job openings… open their eyes to the modern - and very real - dangers of using remote workers. [read more]
Has radio broadcast technology moved past the need for a main transmitter? That’s the question ZoneCasting and MaxxCasting provider GeoBroadcast Services is asking the FCC in a petition tied to its “Delete, Delete, Delete” deregulation initiative. [read more]
Coming off the radio industry's busy week in Las Vegas, Radio Ink is extending this year's Medallas de Cortez award nominations. The submission window for the highly coveted awards, to be presented at the 16th Hispanic Radio Conference, is extended to Friday. [read more]
Mid-West Family Broadcasting has named Tom Nankival as Vice President of Sales for its Indiana and Michigan operations, where he will lead efforts across the South Bend and Southwest Michigan markets. Nankival officially begins in the role on May 2. [read more]
After more than 25 years of leadership and advocacy within the Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley will retire at the end of 2025. RTDNA Executive Director Tara Puckey will succeed Shelley, effective January 1. [read more]
Wink Martindale, an iconic voice of American radio and television, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91 in California. While widely recognized for his game show hosting, Martindale's illustrious career began and flourished in radio. [read more]
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Audacy has partnered with radio syndicator Superadio to launch rapfabulous, a new weekend show dedicated to classic Hip-Hop culture and history. The program, hosted by Mic Fox and Jazzie Belle, will premiere in Chicago and New York this weekend. [read more]
Audacy has announced the launch of The Pat Boyle Show as part of its weekday programming on Infinity Sports Network. Boyle, who has been with WFAN and Infinity Sports Network since 2019, also co-hosts Sunday’s Bets on Audacy’s BetMGM Network. [read more]
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"AM and FM radio is, at best, treading water," might not be the prognosis broadcasters want, but it is the one they got from the anticipated 21st outing of Jacobs Media's annual study of the evolving media habits of radio's most dedicated users.
With the 2025 hurricane season approaching, a bipartisan call from Capitol Hill is urging FEMA to unfreeze critical grant payments meant to bolster the emergency alert systems of public radio stations across the United States.
As podcasts enter the mainstream, radio operators and brands looking for growth would be wise to take note of where much of the momentum is coming from: women. They aren't passive consumers, especially when the content reflects their lived experiences.
Two days before KDHX was set to ask a bankruptcy judge to approve its $4.35 million sale to syndicated Christian network K-LOVE, another noncommercial Christian broadcaster is filing an objection - and a counteroffer - as it seeks to open bidding for the station.
(By Paige Nienaber) My first Summer doing this job found me spending the 4th of July at a client in Jacksonville. It was my first time in the market, and temps were in Hiroshima range with a dew point of about 90. But in extreme temps, there's an easy way to win hearts and minds.
(By Chris Stonick) If a company is blowing you off about running recruitment ads on the radio because they confidently tell you that they are hiring remote workers to fill their job openings… open their eyes to the modern - and very real - dangers of using remote workers.
Has radio broadcast technology moved past the need for a main transmitter? That’s the question ZoneCasting and MaxxCasting provider GeoBroadcast Services is asking the FCC in a petition tied to its “Delete, Delete, Delete” deregulation initiative.
Coming off the radio industry's busy week in Las Vegas, Radio Ink is extending this year's Medallas de Cortez award nominations. The submission window for the highly coveted awards, to be presented at the 16th 
Mid-West Family Broadcasting has named Tom Nankival as Vice President of Sales for its Indiana and Michigan operations, where he will lead efforts across the South Bend and Southwest Michigan markets. Nankival officially begins in the role on May 2.
After more than 25 years of leadership and advocacy within the Radio Television Digital News Association, RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley will retire at the end of 2025. RTDNA Executive Director Tara Puckey will succeed Shelley, effective January 1.
Wink Martindale, an iconic voice of American radio and television, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91 in California. While widely recognized for his game show hosting, Martindale's illustrious career began and flourished in radio.
Audacy has partnered with radio syndicator Superadio to launch rapfabulous, a new weekend show dedicated to classic Hip-Hop culture and history. The program, hosted by Mic Fox and Jazzie Belle, will premiere in Chicago and New York this weekend.
Audacy has announced the launch of The Pat Boyle Show as part of its weekday programming on Infinity Sports Network. Boyle, who has been with WFAN and Infinity Sports Network since 2019, also co-hosts Sunday’s Bets on Audacy’s BetMGM Network.
