How Hispanic Radio's Top GMs Lead in a Shaky World + Gen Alpha Gets Some Serious Share of Ear Time + Soccer Fans Love AM/FM For Sports News + NYC's NEW Has A Diaper Blowout (In A Good Way)
Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become the very real WKRP in Cincinnati on Monday morning: Gary Sandy, or, as the show’s legion of fans know him, Andy Travis. Sandy sat down with Radio Ink to talk through […] [read more]
Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists. [read more]
Young Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time. [read more]
A New York City morning show diaper drive at Audacy's NEW 102.7 (WNEW) blew past its original goal by a factor of three. Hosted by Karen Carson in the Morning, the "NEW Daddy Diaper Drive" collected more than 30,000 diapers for local non-profit Little Essentials. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales. [read more]
(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify. [read more]
The NAB has a new podcast. AirTime launched today as a weekly series covering legislative and regulatory developments affecting local radio and television stations, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday morning to keep the industry current on DC policy. [read more]
Audacy's new LA all-sports station, 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM), has its opening lineup. The station launches weekday programming on May 18, built around three live local shows featuring former pro athletes and established sports media voices. [read more]
After 26 years in Philadelphia radio, Mark Razz is stepping away from the microphone. The midday host and Program Director at Beasley Media Group's 92.5 XTU (WXTU) will retire May 22, closing out a run that also included Afternoon Drive at WMMR. [read more]
A session at this month's upcoming FEI & MFM Financial Leaders Forum is taking a hard look at the state of broadcast dealmaking. "Let's Make a Deal…or Not!" pairs Media Services Group's Bob Heymann with Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth's Seth Williams. [read more]
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NextKast has a new implementation partner. The radio automation and music scheduling platform has teamed up with broadcast consulting and engineering firm Optimized Media Group to offer broadcasters turnkey installation, configuration, and deployment services. [read more]
Western Kentucky University's student radio station is expanding its digital footprint with Zeno Media. The deal extends the reach of Revolution 91.7 (WWHR) across mobile, web, and connected devices beyond its South Central Kentucky broadcast footprint. [read more]
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Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become the very real WKRP in Cincinnati on Monday morning: Gary Sandy, or, as the show’s legion of fans know him, Andy Travis. Sandy sat down with Radio Ink to talk through […]
Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.
Young Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time.
A New York City morning show diaper drive at Audacy's NEW 102.7 (WNEW) blew past its original goal by a factor of three. Hosted by Karen Carson in the Morning, the "NEW Daddy Diaper Drive" collected more than 30,000 diapers for local non-profit Little Essentials.
(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales.
(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify.
The NAB has a new podcast. AirTime launched today as a weekly series covering legislative and regulatory developments affecting local radio and television stations, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday morning to keep the industry current on DC policy.
Audacy's new LA all-sports station, 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM), has its opening lineup. The station launches weekday programming on May 18, built around three live local shows featuring former pro athletes and established sports media voices.
After 26 years in Philadelphia radio, Mark Razz is stepping away from the microphone. The midday host and Program Director at Beasley Media Group's 92.5 XTU (WXTU) will retire May 22, closing out a run that also included Afternoon Drive at WMMR.
A session at this month's upcoming FEI & MFM Financial Leaders Forum is taking a hard look at the state of broadcast dealmaking. "Let's Make a Deal…or Not!" pairs Media Services Group's Bob Heymann with Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth's Seth Williams.
NextKast has a new implementation partner. The radio automation and music scheduling platform has teamed up with broadcast consulting and engineering firm Optimized Media Group to offer broadcasters turnkey installation, configuration, and deployment services.
Western Kentucky University's student radio station is expanding its digital footprint with Zeno Media. The deal extends the reach of Revolution 91.7 (WWHR) across mobile, web, and connected devices beyond its South Central Kentucky broadcast footprint.
