The biggest owner of broadcast stations will “provide a unified national audio experience,” from July 3-4, “connecting celebrations from coast to coast through one shared soundtrack.” Selecting iHeartMedia means its 800-plus radio stations make it a perfect reach vehicle for America250, as it is the largest single owner of broadcast radio properties in the U.S. [read more]
Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has served as a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the radio industry. Nominations are now open for 2026. [read more]
After more than four decades in broadcasting, the Senior Vice President for Connoisseur Media has announced her retirement, concluding a career that included roles at the former Alpha Media. [read more]
The Florida Association of Broadcasters, led by Pat Roberts, has unveiled its 2026 inductees into its Hall of Fame, and this year two women who have made their mark in the Sunshine State's media world have been singled out with honors. [read more]
When the team was known as the Florida Marlins and played its inaugural season at Joe Robbie Stadium, WQAM-AM served as its on-air home. Now, the team is once again poised to put its play-by-play on not only that signal, but on the home of what was once "104.3 The Ticket" in the Entercom era. [read more]
Many teams either ignore competitors or pay attention only when the ratings come out. But when done intentionally, competitive analysis can sharpen a show in several important ways, notes veteran programming consultant Randy Lane in his freshly written column. [read more]
There’s a big spotlight coming for Wheatstone when it displays at the 2026 NAB Show, and it will focus on the heritage broadcast technology company’s VMX mixing platform, used for multiple studios, consoles, and glass surfaces. [read more]
The Q Morning Crew will debut on Cumulus Media's Contemporary Hit Radio-formatted WWWQ "Q99.7" — filling the programming chasm left when The Bert Show concluded its 25-year run last October. [read more]
The FCC has ordered the owner of Spanish-language religious radio stations to pay its overdue regulatory fee bill or face a license revocation for an FM radio station purchased nine years ago — placing it in similar status with seven other facilities that no longer exist which also have an outstanding bill to the Commission. [read more]
He's returning to State College, Pa., where he previously served as a Market Manager in two locales for Seven Mountains Media. Now, he's the Vice President of Sales for Sticks Media, a role that will see Joe Wowk oversee client partnerships and sales operations across the small radio ownership group's properties. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know What's The Deal A nearly three-hour long Congressional hearing examining the positives and negatives of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was held yesterday on Capitol Hill. At the same time, a "protest" of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was being staged in front of Commission headquarters. All of the details are in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. Stay fully informed by signing up for this no-cost newsletterHERE!
If you enjoy Los Cachorros de Chicago and listening to Cubs games en español, streaming audio and an FM radio with an HD Radio tuner is in order, as TelevisaUnivision has inked an agreement with the Major League Baseball team that brings the club back to the company's station group in market No. 3. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Ian Kranitz, featuring student-run WHSJ-FM in Southfield, MI. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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The biggest owner of broadcast stations will “provide a unified national audio experience,” from July 3-4, “connecting celebrations from coast to coast through one shared soundtrack.” Selecting iHeartMedia means its 800-plus radio stations make it a perfect reach vehicle for America250, as it is the largest single owner of broadcast radio properties in the U.S.
Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has served as a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the radio industry. Nominations are now open for 2026.
After more than four decades in broadcasting, the Senior Vice President for Connoisseur Media has announced her retirement, concluding a career that included roles at the former Alpha Media. 
The Florida Association of Broadcasters, led by Pat Roberts, has unveiled its 2026 inductees into its Hall of Fame, and this year two women who have made their mark in the Sunshine State's media world have been singled out with honors. 
When the team was known as the Florida Marlins and played its inaugural season at Joe Robbie Stadium, WQAM-AM served as its on-air home. Now, the team is once again poised to put its play-by-play on not only that signal, but on the home of what was once "104.3 The Ticket" in the Entercom era.
Many teams either ignore competitors or pay attention only when the ratings come out. But when done intentionally, competitive analysis can sharpen a show in several important ways, notes veteran programming consultant Randy Lane in his freshly written column. 
There’s a big spotlight coming for Wheatstone when it displays at the 2026 NAB Show, and it will focus on the heritage broadcast technology company’s VMX mixing platform, used for multiple studios, consoles, and glass surfaces.
The Q Morning Crew will debut on Cumulus Media's Contemporary Hit Radio-formatted WWWQ "Q99.7" — filling the programming chasm left when The Bert Show concluded its 25-year run last October. 
The FCC has ordered the owner of Spanish-language religious radio stations to pay its overdue regulatory fee bill or face a license revocation for an FM radio station purchased nine years ago — placing it in similar status with seven other facilities that no longer exist which also have an outstanding bill to the Commission.
He's returning to State College, Pa., where he previously served as a Market Manager in two locales for Seven Mountains Media. Now, he's the Vice President of Sales for Sticks Media, a role that will see Joe Wowk oversee client partnerships and sales operations across the small radio ownership group's properties. 
If you enjoy Los Cachorros de Chicago and listening to Cubs games en español, streaming audio and an FM radio with an HD Radio tuner is in order, as TelevisaUnivision has inked an agreement with the Major League Baseball team that brings the club back to the company's station group in market No. 3.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Ian Kranitz, featuring student-run WHSJ-FM in Southfield, MI. Send your Blast From The Past to 
