It's been nearly three months since we've seen any action on the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act, but as the end of the 118th Congress nears, broadcasters have a promising sign. The bill could be eligible for a full US House floor vote as early as this week. [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media has announced the 2024 Gracies Leadership Awards recipients, celebrating the achievements of influential women in the media industry. Among this year's honorees is Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti. [read more]
As the Harris-Walz campaign uses radio to great effect in battleground states, the Vice President's team is investing $3 million into Spanish-language radio ads. The organizing effort is targeting Latino voters in key battleground states during Hispanic Heritage Month. [read more]
On the heels of new research highlighting how marketer bias affects radio buys compared to digital audio, Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group is busting eight more outdated perceptions about AM/FM held by many advertisers and media agencies. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) This past week I visited two different locally-owned radio clusters. We are in a “For Profit” business. How we arrive at that profit varies greatly from the biggest companies to those that are locally owned. [read more]
(By John Shomby) Congratulations! You have just accepted - or have been promoted to - a new position leading a staff who has absolutely no idea who you are or what you are about. What do you do now? [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) In today’s business climate, I worry about programmers becoming disconnected from listeners. This hasn’t developed overnight. It began with the occasional canceled music test when a station or a cluster faced difficult revenue problems. [read more]
Audacy Houston's annual “Kids Read Radiothon” in support of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation raised $85,000. The funds will provide 17,000 new books to children of low-income families in the local community. [read more]
D&H Broadcasting has announced the sale of its two Lake Tahoe stations, NewsTalk 1490 (KOWL-AM) and 93.9 The Lake (KRLT). The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the end of 2023, citing severe financial setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [read more]
Pfizer could be prepping for a repeat of 2023, when it was the top dog of radio in Q4. After bursting into the lead last week, the pharmaceutical giant continues to dominate Media Monitors' rankings of the leading national radio advertisers. [read more]
Atlanta's Black Radio United For The Vote initiative, born in 2020 from a collaboration among local station leaders, is reuniting ten radio stations to mobilize voters ahead of the November elections as Georgia emerges as a heated battleground state. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced Rachel Haggerty as the 2024 MIW NABLF Launch Program mentee. [read more]
Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione announced on Sunday that he will retire at the end of the season after 42 years of calling games for the team. Castiglione shared the news on WEEI during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Yankees. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR Several radio station deals were submitted for regulatory approval late Friday, including the spin of a Smooth Jazz operation in Milwaukee and the sale of a big FM serving Lawrence, Kansas. Learn more in RBR+TVBR'sAfternoon Headlines E-mail by clicking HERE!
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association has announced the 2024 inductees to its Hall of Fame. The CBA will honor these distinguished broadcasters and present the first-ever CBA station awards, recognizing outstanding programming and talent in October. [read more]
New York City public station WBAI 99.5 FM is launching a new slate of fall programming including new shows and returning favorites. WBAI's lineup will feature a mix of progressive talk shows, music programming, and activist-driven content. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry since 1992. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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It's been nearly three months since we've seen any action on the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act, but as the end of the 118th Congress nears, broadcasters have a promising sign. The bill could be eligible for a full US House floor vote as early as this week.
The Alliance for Women in Media has announced the 2024 Gracies Leadership Awards recipients, celebrating the achievements of influential women in the media industry. Among this year's honorees is Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti.
As the Harris-Walz campaign uses radio to great effect in battleground states, the Vice President's team is investing $3 million into Spanish-language radio ads. The organizing effort is targeting Latino voters in key battleground states during Hispanic Heritage Month.
On the heels of new research highlighting how marketer bias affects radio buys compared to digital audio, Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group is busting eight more outdated perceptions about AM/FM held by many advertisers and media agencies.
(By Mike McVay) This past week I visited two different locally-owned radio clusters. We are in a “For Profit” business. How we arrive at that profit varies greatly from the biggest companies to those that are locally owned.
(By John Shomby) Congratulations! You have just accepted - or have been promoted to - a new position leading a staff who has absolutely no idea who you are or what you are about. What do you do now?
(By Buzz Knight) In today’s business climate, I worry about programmers becoming disconnected from listeners. This hasn’t developed overnight. It began with the occasional canceled music test when a station or a cluster faced difficult revenue problems.
Audacy Houston's annual “Kids Read Radiothon” in support of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation raised $85,000. The funds will provide 17,000 new books to children of low-income families in the local community.
D&H Broadcasting has announced the sale of its two Lake Tahoe stations, NewsTalk 1490 (KOWL-AM) and 93.9 The Lake (KRLT). The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy at the end of 2023, citing severe financial setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pfizer could be prepping for a repeat of 2023, when it was the top dog of radio in Q4. After bursting into the lead last week, the pharmaceutical giant continues to dominate Media Monitors' rankings of the leading national radio advertisers.
Atlanta's Black Radio United For The Vote initiative, born in 2020 from a collaboration among local station leaders, is reuniting ten radio stations to mobilize voters ahead of the November elections as Georgia emerges as a heated battleground state.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has announced Rachel Haggerty as the 2024 MIW NABLF Launch Program mentee.
Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione announced on Sunday that he will retire at the end of the season after 42 years of calling games for the team. Castiglione shared the news on WEEI during the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Yankees.
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association has announced the 2024 inductees to its Hall of Fame. The CBA will honor these distinguished broadcasters and present the first-ever CBA station awards, recognizing outstanding programming and talent in October.
New York City public station WBAI 99.5 FM is launching a new slate of fall programming including new shows and returning favorites. WBAI's lineup will feature a mix of progressive talk shows, music programming, and activist-driven content.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry since 1992. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
