Love it or hate it, generative AI is making powerful inroads into corporate organizations, particularly in media. The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows the technology is rapidly becoming integral to business operations, with usage nearly doubling in 2024. [read more]
As radio seeks higher spending in the wake of a brutal 2023 for many major operators, global consumer spending on media content and technology is showing signs of a slowdown, with growth decelerating for the second consecutive year, per PQ Media. [read more]
With public media layoffs becoming a monthly occurrence and intensified scrutiny on the sector coming from Capitol Hill, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has released its first post-pandemic State of the System report, with surprising results for radio. [read more]
Radio Ink has opened nominations for the Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it! [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) Baseball is great in terms of being a promotional venue for us because it’s (usually) outdoor and it’s a family-friendly sport. Just about everyone can afford to go to a ballgame. With that said, how’re you set for the season? [read more]
(By Randy Lane) Two people meet at the mailbox for the first time. It's unlikely they'll delve into personal matters like "my spouse is sleeping with the yoga teacher!" Instead, they naturally gravitate toward a third topic that’s universally relatable: the mail. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Some refer to it with positive words like self-assurance, tenacity, determination, and poise. Others use negative words like conceit, arrogance, and cockiness. Regardless of how you describe it, having confidence is a good thing. [read more]
After a significant focus on artificial intelligence in radio and the music industry at this year's conference, Country Radio Seminar is continuing those conversations with the third installment of its CRS360 2024 webinar series on Wednesday, June 12. [read more]
Radio Ink‘s Hispanic Radio Conference 2024 is back for two days of strategy, energy, and celebration of the power and people of Hispanic radio. From the Medallas De Cortez awards to can't-miss sessions from broadcasting's biggest names, here's what to expect: [read more]
Radio streamer TuneIn has announced a new partnership with social app Discord to introduce the 'TuneIn Radio & Podcasts' Activity. Discord users can now share and enjoy live radio, as well as some on-demand audio content directly within the platform. [read more]
Maria Genero, former weather anchor for Buffalo's WGRZ-TV, has returned to her radio roots at Radio One Buffalo's Big WECK (WECK-AM). Genero left the NBC affiliate's Most Buffalo afternoon show in December, and will now host Saturday mornings. [read more]
Landry Locker has announced his departure from Audacy Houston, where he served as midday co-host on Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM). Locker shared on social media that Monday marked his final appearance alongside co-host John P. Lopez. [read more]
Former Cincinnati air talent Jack Stahl, known on-air as "Dr. Boogie," has passed away after a battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Stahl's 59-year broadcasting career began at WSAI-AM in 1968, and he went on to work at WUBE-AM, WKRC-AM, WGRR, and WDJO-AM. [read more]
Every Deal, Every Day With RBR+TVBR An FM serving Redding, Calif., and a sibling FM translator covering Chico are being sold by Bustos Media. The buyer is a Hispanic evangelical non-profit. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) and the Cleveland Browns have announced a multi-year extension of their broadcast partnership through the 2026 NFL season. The Fan will continue to broadcast all Browns games along with a full line of Browns-centric shows. [read more]
Spotify has revealed details on its second planned price hike in the US within a year. The streamer will again raise its individual Premium plan prices by $1 per month, Spotify's rate above that of competitors Apple Music and Tidal, with some subscribers paying even more. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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Love it or hate it, generative AI is making powerful inroads into corporate organizations, particularly in media. The latest McKinsey Global Survey on AI shows the technology is rapidly becoming integral to business operations, with usage nearly doubling in 2024.
As radio seeks higher spending in the wake of a brutal 2023 for many major operators, global consumer spending on media content and technology is showing signs of a slowdown, with growth decelerating for the second consecutive year, per PQ Media.
With public media layoffs becoming a monthly occurrence and intensified scrutiny on the sector coming from Capitol Hill, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has released its first post-pandemic State of the System report, with surprising results for radio.
Radio Ink has opened nominations for the Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it!
(By Paige Nienaber) Baseball is great in terms of being a promotional venue for us because it’s (usually) outdoor and it’s a family-friendly sport. Just about everyone can afford to go to a ballgame. With that said, how’re you set for the season?
(By Randy Lane) Two people meet at the mailbox for the first time. It's unlikely they'll delve into personal matters like "my spouse is sleeping with the yoga teacher!" Instead, they naturally gravitate toward a third topic that’s universally relatable: the mail.
(By Rick Fink) Some refer to it with positive words like self-assurance, tenacity, determination, and poise. Others use negative words like conceit, arrogance, and cockiness. Regardless of how you describe it, having confidence is a good thing. 
After a significant focus on artificial intelligence in radio and the music industry at this year's conference, Country Radio Seminar is continuing those conversations with the third installment of its CRS360 2024 webinar series on Wednesday, June 12.
Radio Ink‘s Hispanic Radio Conference 2024 is back for two days of strategy, energy, and celebration of the power and people of Hispanic radio. From the Medallas De Cortez awards to can't-miss sessions from broadcasting's biggest names, here's what to expect:
Radio streamer TuneIn has announced a new partnership with social app Discord to introduce the 'TuneIn Radio & Podcasts' Activity. Discord users can now share and enjoy live radio, as well as some on-demand audio content directly within the platform.
Maria Genero, former weather anchor for Buffalo's WGRZ-TV, has returned to her radio roots at Radio One Buffalo's Big WECK (WECK-AM). Genero left the NBC affiliate's Most Buffalo afternoon show in December, and will now host Saturday mornings.
Landry Locker has announced his departure from Audacy Houston, where he served as midday co-host on Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM). Locker shared on social media that Monday marked his final appearance alongside co-host John P. Lopez.
Former Cincinnati air talent Jack Stahl, known on-air as "Dr. Boogie," has passed away after a battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Stahl's 59-year broadcasting career began at WSAI-AM in 1968, and he went on to work at WUBE-AM, WKRC-AM, WGRR, and WDJO-AM.
Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) and the Cleveland Browns have announced a multi-year extension of their broadcast partnership through the 2026 NFL season. The Fan will continue to broadcast all Browns games along with a full line of Browns-centric shows.
Spotify has revealed details on its second planned price hike in the US within a year. The streamer will again raise its individual Premium plan prices by $1 per month, Spotify's rate above that of competitors Apple Music and Tidal, with some subscribers paying even more.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
