Darrell Brown, the President of Bonneville International Corporation, has announced his retirement. Tanya Vea has been appointed as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Bonneville, starting from August 1. [read more]
East Arkansas Broadcasting Owner Bobby Caldwell talks with Radio Ink about AM radio's importance to small-town America, the value of local, and how AM and its community saved lives during a tornado outbreak this year in Wynne, AR. [read more]
In the NAB's "Depend on AM" campaign to keep AM radio in the automobile dashboard, they frequently cite that the AM band has 82 million listeners in the US every month. So what does this audience look like and where are they living? Here are AM's top markets: [read more]
How does Bob Pittman feel about the state of radio? The iHeartMedia CEO sat down with the New York Post's On The Money writer Lydia Moynihan for an interview that covered radio going toe to toe with streaming, the future of events, and what keeps him awake at night. [read more]
Nominations for the 2023 Induction Class of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame are now open. Voting members can submit nominations through the TRHOF website until June 30. Nominations can be made by broadcasters, as well as their fans, friends, and family. [read more]
Cumulus Washington DC's ESPN 630 AM (WSBN-AM) is teaming up with youth development nonprofit DC SCORES for its upcoming SCORES Cup 23, benefiting after-school programs for more than 3,000 children involved in soccer, poetry, and service-learning. [read more]
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more weeks. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET. [read more]
Audacy has raised Skip Dillard to the position of Format Vice President for Rhythmic AC and Throwback. Dillard will be responsible for leading brand and format strategy, as well as continuing his current role as Brand Manager of 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York. [read more]
Audacy has announced leadership updates in its technical operations division for both Clay Walker and John Kennedy. Walker has been promoted to Vice President of Content Operations, while Kennedy take a redirected role in his current position. [read more]
Audacy has promoted Drew Bland to the position of Regional Vice President of Country. In addition to his current roles as Brand Manager of KKWF and KMLE, Bland will now also have regional oversight of 93.1 The Wolf (WPAW) in Greensboro, NC. [read more]
Jim Donovan, the radio announcer for the Cleveland Browns, has announced that he has suffered a relapse with leukemia. "The Voice of the Browns" has resumed treatment, including sessions of chemotherapy. He previously battled cancer around 2011. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Jay Pearce's first post-college job at KTER-AM in Terrell, TX. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron for your chance to be featured. [read more]
The 2023 Barrett News Media Summit, scheduled to take place on September 13-14 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, has revealed four additional speakers for the upcoming event. The total number of speakers at the BNM Summit now stands at 16. [read more]
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After an extended attempt to sell their Radio.com domain name for $2.5 million, Audacy appears to have pulled the GoDaddy auction. The first round of the auction began in December 2022 and ran through March 28 with no bids. [read more]
June is Black Music Month and SiriusXM and Pandora have launched limited-time exclusive content and specialty programming to recognize the contributions of Black musicians. SiriusXM will feature four limited-time channels, including The 2PAC Channel. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
Good news for audio: ad rates on podcasts are still holding steady heading into summer. Podcasting platform Libsyn has announced the average podcast advertising rates for May. The average CPM rate for a 60-second ad spot was comparable to April figures. [read more]
APM Studios has announced its slate of new podcasts to be released from June to October. The studios' goal is to provide high-quality and thought-provoking content that engages listeners and promotes self-worth, including diverse voices and perspectives. [read more]
The organizers of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival have launched the Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin, to celebrate Pride Month. The Iris Prize offers £30,000 to the winner of a new LGBTQ+ centric film in the UK. [read more]
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett is launching a podcast called Shred With Shifty that covers some of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time, with interviews from the musicians that made them famous across multiple genres. [read more]
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Darrell Brown, the President of Bonneville International Corporation, has announced his retirement. Tanya Vea has been appointed as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Bonneville, starting from August 1.
East Arkansas Broadcasting Owner Bobby Caldwell talks with Radio Ink about AM radio's importance to small-town America, the value of local, and how AM and its community saved lives during a tornado outbreak this year in Wynne, AR.
In the NAB's "Depend on AM" campaign to keep AM radio in the automobile dashboard, they frequently cite that the AM band has 82 million listeners in the US every month. So what does this audience look like and where are they living? Here are AM's top markets:
How does Bob Pittman feel about the state of radio? The iHeartMedia CEO sat down with the New York Post's On The Money writer Lydia Moynihan for an interview that covered radio going toe to toe with streaming, the future of events, and what keeps him awake at night.
Nominations for the 2023 Induction Class of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame are now open. Voting members can submit nominations through the TRHOF website until June 30. Nominations can be made by broadcasters, as well as their fans, friends, and family.
Cumulus Washington DC's ESPN 630 AM (WSBN-AM) is teaming up with youth development nonprofit DC SCORES for its upcoming SCORES Cup 23, benefiting after-school programs for more than 3,000 children involved in soccer, poetry, and service-learning.
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more weeks. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET.
Audacy has raised Skip Dillard to the position of Format Vice President for Rhythmic AC and Throwback. Dillard will be responsible for leading brand and format strategy, as well as continuing his current role as Brand Manager of 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York.
Audacy has announced leadership updates in its technical operations division for both Clay Walker and John Kennedy. Walker has been promoted to Vice President of Content Operations, while Kennedy take a redirected role in his current position.
Audacy has promoted Drew Bland to the position of Regional Vice President of Country. In addition to his current roles as Brand Manager of KKWF and KMLE, Bland will now also have regional oversight of 93.1 The Wolf (WPAW) in Greensboro, NC.
Jim Donovan, the radio announcer for the Cleveland Browns, has announced that he has suffered a relapse with leukemia. "The Voice of the Browns" has resumed treatment, including sessions of chemotherapy. He previously battled cancer around 2011.
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Jay Pearce's first post-college job at KTER-AM in Terrell, TX. Send your Blast From The Past to 
The 2023 Barrett News Media Summit, scheduled to take place on September 13-14 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, has revealed four additional speakers for the upcoming event. The total number of speakers at the BNM Summit now stands at 16.
After an extended attempt to sell their Radio.com domain name for $2.5 million, Audacy appears to have pulled the GoDaddy auction. The first round of the auction began in December 2022 and ran through March 28 with no bids.
June is Black Music Month and SiriusXM and Pandora have launched limited-time exclusive content and specialty programming to recognize the contributions of Black musicians. SiriusXM will feature four limited-time channels, including The 2PAC Channel.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
Good news for audio: ad rates on podcasts are still holding steady heading into summer. Podcasting platform Libsyn has announced the average podcast advertising rates for May. The average CPM rate for a 60-second ad spot was comparable to April figures.
APM Studios has announced its slate of new podcasts to be released from June to October. The studios' goal is to provide high-quality and thought-provoking content that engages listeners and promotes self-worth, including diverse voices and perspectives.
The organizers of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival have launched the Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin, to celebrate Pride Month. The Iris Prize offers £30,000 to the winner of a new LGBTQ+ centric film in the UK.
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett is launching a podcast called Shred With Shifty that covers some of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time, with interviews from the musicians that made them famous across multiple genres.
