FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asked for ideas to cut outdated broadcast regulations - and the NAB has now given him plenty to work with. In an 80-page filing backed by a 60-page appendix, the NAB delivered a sweeping blueprint for deregulation. [read more]
If you missed Radio Ink's latest Radio Masters Sales Series webinar, Prompt & Circumstance: A.I. Prompt Crafting 101 for Radio Salespeople, it’s now available on-demand. The companion AI Prompt Guide is also available as a free download. [read more]
"AM and FM radio is, at best, treading water," might not be the prognosis broadcasters want, but it is the one they got from the anticipated 21st outing of Jacobs Media's annual study of the evolving media habits of radio's most dedicated users. [read more]
Real Issues, Real Conversations - Take Care WithRadio Ink Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Month, Radio Ink talks with workplace mental health leader Cal Beyer about the emotional work of broadcast journalism, imposter syndrome, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. Find that in tomorrow's headlines.
Commercial broadcasters preparing for higher streaming royalty costs in 2026 may find some relief in a newly proposed settlement between the NAB and SoundExchange. The two sides have reached an early, out-of-court agreement on statutory webcasting rates [read more]
As podcasts enter the mainstream, radio operators and brands looking for growth would be wise to take note of where much of the momentum is coming from: women. They aren't passive consumers, especially when the content reflects their lived experiences. [read more]
For the first time since the Great Recession, global media consumption is poised to fall under the combined strain of digital saturation, tightening wallets, and a calendar year lacking global spectacles - signaling what may be the beginning of a new era for radio. [read more]
As brands increasingly prioritize real-time metrics, do marketers truly understand what drives sales? The latest Advertiser Perceptions study suggests that while perceptions are improving, many advertisers still miss the mark on the power of great creative. [read more]
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