"Everybody should pick up the phone and call their United States senator and tell them how important it is to have this," said Congressman Jeff Crank (R-CO), urging broadcasters and listeners to keep pressure on lawmakers about the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. [read more]
For the first time in Share of Ear's history, the smartphone has taken the wheel over AM/FM inside the car, at least among the youngest listeners. New Edison Research data shows Americans 13 to 34 now spend more in-car time on a mobile device than a radio receiver. [read more]
FCC regulatory fees for broadcasters are due today, capping a fee increase that ends two years of relief for AM and FM stations. Payments must be received by 11:59p ET through the Commission's CORES system. Submissions even one day late trigger a 25% penalty. [read more]
Julie Talbott is adding another honor to her career. The Premiere Networks President will be recognized at the 2026 Gracies Leadership Awards, joining five other media leaders at a November 16 luncheon hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media in New York City. [read more]
(Josh Brown) What should the commercial say? Is the call to action strong enough? Should we mention the phone number twice? Should the client use humor? Those are all legitimate questions. But I think there’s an even bigger question that we sometimes skip entirely. [read more]
(Kathleen Fink) A few weeks ago, I asked "What are you known for?" The response surprised me. People reached out, shared the article, sent notes, and started conversations about their own careers. I realized another question sat right behind the first: [read more]
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With the FCC's EAS cybersecurity deadline next week, the Commission has published a FAQ page addressing questions broadcasters have raised about how far the new rule actually reaches. The guidance walks through questions tied to the requirements adopted in June. [read more]
The UK's biggest radio group wants listeners to pay to skip the ads. Global launched Radio Plus this week, an ad-free version of its live UK stations, from the same executive whose family investment vehicle has spent years building a stake in iHeartMedia. [read more]
WCBM Maryland's WQLL-AM in Baltimore is bumping iHeartMedia's Black Information Network in favor of Sports Talk. The station has relaunched as FOX Sports, bringing the network's weekday lineup of syndicated talk and analysis to the market. [read more]
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Key Networks is taking on a bigger role with The Ashley & Brad Show. The company will now handle affiliate sales support alongside its renewed network sales partnership with the syndicated morning show, helping introduce the program to new stations. [read more]
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"Everybody should pick up the phone and call their United States senator and tell them how important it is to have this," said Congressman Jeff Crank (R-CO), urging broadcasters and listeners to keep pressure on lawmakers about the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
For the first time in Share of Ear's history, the smartphone has taken the wheel over AM/FM inside the car, at least among the youngest listeners. New Edison Research data shows Americans 13 to 34 now spend more in-car time on a mobile device than a radio receiver.
FCC regulatory fees for broadcasters are due today, capping a fee increase that ends two years of relief for AM and FM stations. Payments must be received by 11:59p ET through the Commission's CORES system. Submissions even one day late trigger a 25% penalty.
Julie Talbott is adding another honor to her career. The Premiere Networks President will be recognized at the 2026 Gracies Leadership Awards, joining five other media leaders at a November 16 luncheon hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media in New York City.
(Josh Brown) What should the commercial say? Is the call to action strong enough? Should we mention the phone number twice? Should the client use humor? Those are all legitimate questions. But I think there’s an even bigger question that we sometimes skip entirely.
(Kathleen Fink) A few weeks ago, I asked "What are you known for?" The response surprised me. People reached out, shared the article, sent notes, and started conversations about their own careers. I realized another question sat right behind the first:
With the FCC's EAS cybersecurity deadline next week, the Commission has published a FAQ page addressing questions broadcasters have raised about how far the new rule actually reaches. The guidance walks through questions tied to the requirements adopted in June.
The UK's biggest radio group wants listeners to pay to skip the ads. Global launched Radio Plus this week, an ad-free version of its live UK stations, from the same executive whose family investment vehicle has spent years building a stake in iHeartMedia.
WCBM Maryland's WQLL-AM in Baltimore is bumping iHeartMedia's Black Information Network in favor of Sports Talk. The station has relaunched as FOX Sports, bringing the network's weekday lineup of syndicated talk and analysis to the market.
Key Networks is taking on a bigger role with The Ashley & Brad Show. The company will now handle affiliate sales support alongside its renewed network sales partnership with the syndicated morning show, helping introduce the program to new stations.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry for four decades. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief 
