With Halloween this Friday, the deluge of Holiday format flips is now less than a week away. It's one of radio's most famous ratings tactics, but does it still work? New Katz Media Group data fills in the gaps on the state of seasonal cheer for stations as the year closes out. [read more]
Tesla’s move to cut FM from its base models may have backfired, igniting new momentum in Washington to keep radio alive in the dashboard, where lawmakers are rallying to ensure over-the-air broadcasting remains a built-in lifeline for every driver. [read more]
For healthcare marketers searching for connection and credibility, the answer may be on the dial. A new Katz Analytics study finds AM/FM radio lifting awareness, familiarity, and trust for an online healthcare brand across eight major US markets. [read more]
Top News Delivered While You Sleep ViaRadio Ink As Bobby 'Boris' Pickett gets traded out of rotation for Bobby Helms, Radio Ink's Season of Giving Tally is back! From toy drives to food banks, we're ready to celebrate the power of local radio this holiday season. Get the details on how your station can participate in tomorrow's headlines.
The Radio Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 class Thursday evening at Chicago's Swissotel, honoring eleven inductees whose voices, vision, and business acumen have helped define American radio broadcasting across decades and formats. [read more]
As the FCC's quadrennial review signals potential changes to local radio ownership caps, the industry stands at a crossroads. Will deregulation spark a wave of dealmaking, or will financial headwinds and market realities temper expectations? [read more]
The increasingly bitter dispute between NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has its trial date. On Thursday, US District Judge Randolph D. Moss ordered an expedited bench trial to determine whether CPB unlawfully retaliated against the network. [read more]
Per Nielsen, Cumulus Media's antitrust lawsuit is meritless - just a price fight dressed up as litigation. In a court filing made October 27, the ratings giant insists Cumulus “'can easily avoid' irreparable harm by 'accepting [any] offer [Nielsen] has made.'” [read more]
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