Syndicated host Mark Walters has filed a defamation lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, fabricated false legal claims against him. This is believed to be the first defamation complaint related to ChatGPT. [read more]
Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have written a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell asking to clarify the impact on the nation's Emergency Alert System if automakers continue to eliminate AM radio access in EVs. [read more]
The winners of the 2023 Radio Mercury Awards were unveiled at the 32nd annual presentation held at SONY Hall in New York City. FCB Chicago received the Best of Show award for their "Glad Strength: App" commercial created for The Clorox Company. [read more]
If you have 30 minutes, you can learn Jeffrey Hedquist's copywriting secrets when Radio Ink presents “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar on June 27 will tap into your storytelling side to make money for your clients and yourself. [read more]
Audacy Buffalo air talent Rob Lucas announced that the final day of Star 102.5 (WTSS) as a Hot AC will be Friday, June 9. The change comes after Audacy sold WTSS in a package deal to Educational Media Foundation in April. [read more]
On Thursday morning, another country station joined the Nashville ranks with some help from a famous friend. Midwest Communications flipped CHR Hot 106.7 (WNFN) to Y'all 106.7. The celebrity guest in question was country legend Randy Travis. [read more]
With the sale officially closed, Magnum Media's Racine, WI radio station WRJN-AM has been acquired by Madison-based Civic Media, which flipped the station to talk-news-sports this week. WRJN had been broadcasting oldies until Monday, June 5. [read more]
Hope Media Group has appointed Jeff Evans as the new Program Director for WayFM. Evans will join the network's content and programming team in the Nashville area by the end of July. The WayFM network of stations covers twelve states. [read more]
Bo Jaxon, talent and PD at KATC in Colorado Springs, has been announced as the new morning show co-host for 92.5 WBEE in Rochester, NY. Jaxon joins The Bee Morning Coffee Club starting Monday, June 12. [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 days. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET. [read more]
Marc Jason, also known as Marco, a former morning man at WQYK Tampa, KXTE Las Vegas, and WSTR Atlanta is returning to radio for a cause close to his heart. Jason is expanding his Daily Autism podcast to weekends on Salem Media's WGUL. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Kevin Kane and his nights at WKBR-AM in Manchester, New Hampshire. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at ccoats@streamlinepublishing.com for your chance to be featured. [read more]
Cumulus Media's Westwood One has released its broadcast plans for the NCAA Women's College World Series starting June 1. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in a double-elimination format to determine the champion ending either June 8 or 9. [read more]
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Starting Monday, June 12, CNBC Fast Money contributors Guy Adami and Dan Nathan, premiere a live show on SiriusXM. MRKT Call focuses on discussing the top market-moving business headlines of the day from Wall Street. [read more]
SiriusXM has launched a new year-round channel called Moonbug Radio in collaboration with Candle Media's Moonbug Entertainment. Available now, the kids' channel offers music and character interaction from shows like CoComelon and Blippi. [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]
Bob Kevoian, former co-host of The Bob & Tom Show, has launched a new podcast called The Bob and Cancer Show. The podcast chronicles Bob's experiences following a gastric cancer diagnosis. [read more]
Global marketing agency Horizon Media is expanding its audio practice to include a dedicated team solely focused on podcast advertising. The "Center of Excellence," as the team is called, will be a division of the company's marketing arm, Horizon Next. [read more]
The Texas Newsroom investigative podcast series Sugar Land delves into the discovery of an unmarked cemetery in 2018. 95 bodies were found during the construction of a new school in Sugar Land, Texas. [read more]
iHeartPodcasts has released the first episode of Wilder, an original podcast exploring the life and legacy of American icon Laura Ingalls Wilder. New episodes, hosted by Glynnis MacNicol, debut every Thursday. [read more]
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Syndicated host Mark Walters has filed a defamation lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, fabricated false legal claims against him. This is believed to be the first defamation complaint related to ChatGPT.
Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have written a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell asking to clarify the impact on the nation's Emergency Alert System if automakers continue to eliminate AM radio access in EVs.
The winners of the 2023 Radio Mercury Awards were unveiled at the 32nd annual presentation held at SONY Hall in New York City. FCB Chicago received the Best of Show award for their "Glad Strength: App" commercial created for The Clorox Company.
If you have 30 minutes, you can learn Jeffrey Hedquist's copywriting secrets when Radio Ink presents “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar on June 27 will tap into your storytelling side to make money for your clients and yourself.
Audacy Buffalo air talent Rob Lucas announced that the final day of Star 102.5 (WTSS) as a Hot AC will be Friday, June 9. The change comes after Audacy sold WTSS in a package deal to Educational Media Foundation in April.
On Thursday morning, another country station joined the Nashville ranks with some help from a famous friend. Midwest Communications flipped CHR Hot 106.7 (WNFN) to Y'all 106.7. The celebrity guest in question was country legend Randy Travis.
With the sale officially closed, Magnum Media's Racine, WI radio station WRJN-AM has been acquired by Madison-based Civic Media, which flipped the station to talk-news-sports this week. WRJN had been broadcasting oldies until Monday, June 5.
Hope Media Group has appointed Jeff Evans as the new Program Director for WayFM. Evans will join the network's content and programming team in the Nashville area by the end of July. The WayFM network of stations covers twelve states.
Bo Jaxon, talent and PD at KATC in Colorado Springs, has been announced as the new morning show co-host for 92.5 WBEE in Rochester, NY. Jaxon joins The Bee Morning Coffee Club starting Monday, June 12.
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more days. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET.
Marc Jason, also known as Marco, a former morning man at WQYK Tampa, KXTE Las Vegas, and WSTR Atlanta is returning to radio for a cause close to his heart. Jason is expanding his Daily Autism podcast to weekends on Salem Media's WGUL.
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Kevin Kane and his nights at WKBR-AM in Manchester, New Hampshire. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at 
Cumulus Media's Westwood One has released its broadcast plans for the NCAA Women's College World Series starting June 1. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in a double-elimination format to determine the champion ending either June 8 or 9.
Starting Monday, June 12, CNBC Fast Money contributors Guy Adami and Dan Nathan, premiere a live show on SiriusXM. MRKT Call focuses on discussing the top market-moving business headlines of the day from Wall Street.
SiriusXM has launched a new year-round channel called Moonbug Radio in collaboration with Candle Media's Moonbug Entertainment. Available now, the kids' channel offers music and character interaction from shows like CoComelon and Blippi.
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 
Bob Kevoian, former co-host of The Bob & Tom Show, has launched a new podcast called The Bob and Cancer Show. The podcast chronicles Bob's experiences following a gastric cancer diagnosis.
Global marketing agency Horizon Media is expanding its audio practice to include a dedicated team solely focused on podcast advertising. The "Center of Excellence," as the team is called, will be a division of the company's marketing arm, Horizon Next.
The Texas Newsroom investigative podcast series Sugar Land delves into the discovery of an unmarked cemetery in 2018. 95 bodies were found during the construction of a new school in Sugar Land, Texas.
iHeartPodcasts has released the first episode of Wilder, an original podcast exploring the life and legacy of American icon Laura Ingalls Wilder. New episodes, hosted by Glynnis MacNicol, debut every Thursday.
