Both Democrats and Republicans have been paying more attention to AM/FM radio to gain multicultural voters ahead of November. Radio Ink talked with Nueva Network CEO Jose Villafañe about the heightened importance of Hispanic radio in the 2024 election cycle. [read more]
It's no April Fool's joke - two Seattle radio stations flipped to Country music on April 1. Both 98.9 KPNW and Star 101.5 made the format shifts within five hours of each other. [read more]
Townsquare Media is making another move to shore up its financial future with the repurchase of a substantial portion of its shares from MSG National Properties LLC. As of April 1st, Townsquare will repurchase and retire around 1.5 million Class A shares. [read more]
As radio audiences ages 18-49 now outpace traditional television by twelve percent, another audio medium is now in line with TV. For advertisers targeting younger demographics, podcasts offer comparable reach to traditional TV. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) If you’ve not yet watched the Amazon Prime documentary Hendrie, then you need to as soon as you can. If you’ve never heard of Phil Hendrie, he is an amazing talk talent who mastered the art of talking to himself as a character. [read more]
(By John Shomby) The largest percentage of business books, articles, and blogs center on leadership. What makes a great leader? We are bombarded with leadership advice every day. But let’s face it, not everyone is a leader. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose touch with the boundless curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm of childhood. However, embracing your inner child can profoundly affect your creativity and well-being. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission is moving its New York City pirate radio hunt up the Hudson River, issuing new warnings to two sets of property owners. FCC Enforcement Bureau agents found unlicensed broadcasts in Poughkeepsie and Mount Vernon. [read more]
The La Raza network has expanded in Greenville-Spartanburg as Norsan Media moves to close on its purchase of WSPA, formerly known as Magic 106.3. The station changed hands from Audacy at midnight on April 1 under a time brokerage agreement. [read more]
Alpha Media Alaska is changing the tune in Anchorage by switching an AM station from CBS Sports to a new music-based Adult Standards station. KHAR-AM is now “Alaska's Gold Rush Radio,” playing a variety of Pop, Soft AC, R&B, and Easy Listening. [read more]
As longtime Country radio programmer Charlie Cook prepares for his retirement from Cumulus Media, the company has named Travis Daily as the new Brand and Content Manager for Nashville's 103.3 Country and 95.5 Nash Icon. [read more]
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day. [read more]
Toronto-based rewards app Drop is turning to radio to draw in more users for its Millennial-targeted rewards app. This week, according to Media Monitors’ Top 10 National Radio Advertisers report, Drop began a large push across traditional radio outlets. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR An Andrulonis family member has signed off on the purchase of an AM radio station and its FM translator in Havre de Grace, MD. Who's the seller? The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Sean Evans, host of the viral talk show Hot Ones, is slated to reveal the secrets behind the series' blazing success at the 2024 NAB Show. Evans will discuss the show’s genesis, key creative decisions, and its expansion into a full-fledged brand. [read more]
Coming alongside a stream of good news for the podcasting industry, the medium's advertising rates held steady throughout March after a February climb. Libsyn's Podcast Advertising Rates for March 2024 were comparable to the previous month's $21.99. [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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Both Democrats and Republicans have been paying more attention to AM/FM radio to gain multicultural voters ahead of November. Radio Ink talked with Nueva Network CEO Jose Villafañe about the heightened importance of Hispanic radio in the 2024 election cycle.
It's no April Fool's joke - two Seattle radio stations flipped to Country music on April 1. Both 98.9 KPNW and Star 101.5 made the format shifts within five hours of each other.
Townsquare Media is making another move to shore up its financial future with the repurchase of a substantial portion of its shares from MSG National Properties LLC. As of April 1st, Townsquare will repurchase and retire around 1.5 million Class A shares.
As radio audiences ages 18-49 now outpace traditional television by twelve percent, another audio medium is now in line with TV. For advertisers targeting younger demographics, podcasts offer comparable reach to traditional TV.
(By Mike McVay) If you’ve not yet watched the Amazon Prime documentary Hendrie, then you need to as soon as you can. If you’ve never heard of Phil Hendrie, he is an amazing talk talent who mastered the art of talking to himself as a character.
(By John Shomby) The largest percentage of business books, articles, and blogs center on leadership. What makes a great leader? We are bombarded with leadership advice every day. But let’s face it, not everyone is a leader.
(By Buzz Knight) In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose touch with the boundless curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm of childhood. However, embracing your inner child can profoundly affect your creativity and well-being.
The Federal Communications Commission is moving its New York City pirate radio hunt up the Hudson River, issuing new warnings to two sets of property owners. FCC Enforcement Bureau agents found unlicensed broadcasts in Poughkeepsie and Mount Vernon.
The La Raza network has expanded in Greenville-Spartanburg as Norsan Media moves to close on its purchase of WSPA, formerly known as Magic 106.3. The station changed hands from Audacy at midnight on April 1 under a time brokerage agreement.
Alpha Media Alaska is changing the tune in Anchorage by switching an AM station from CBS Sports to a new music-based Adult Standards station. KHAR-AM is now “Alaska's Gold Rush Radio,” playing a variety of Pop, Soft AC, R&B, and Easy Listening.
As longtime Country radio programmer Charlie Cook prepares for his retirement from Cumulus Media, the company has named Travis Daily as the new Brand and Content Manager for Nashville's 103.3 Country and 95.5 Nash Icon.
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day.
Toronto-based rewards app Drop is turning to radio to draw in more users for its Millennial-targeted rewards app. This week, according to Media Monitors’ Top 10 National Radio Advertisers report, Drop began a large push across traditional radio outlets.
Sean Evans, host of the viral talk show Hot Ones, is slated to reveal the secrets behind the series' blazing success at the 2024 NAB Show. Evans will discuss the show’s genesis, key creative decisions, and its expansion into a full-fledged brand.
Coming alongside a stream of good news for the podcasting industry, the medium's advertising rates held steady throughout March after a February climb. Libsyn's Podcast Advertising Rates for March 2024 were comparable to the previous month's $21.99.
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 
