For the first time during Joe Biden's presidency, the Federal Communications Commission has a full five members. The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez as the third Democratic commissioner, ending a long-standing partisan deadlock and the response continues. [read more]
The September 2023 issue of Radio Ink is packed with content that educates and inspires, including an interview with Procter & Gamble’s John Fix, perspectives from the industry’s most respected brokers, and the full list of this year’s Radio Wayne Award nominees. [read more]
Do you know a young visionary whose work is already making waves? Someone 30 or younger who is redefining the norms, breaking barriers, and setting new benchmarks? Well, here's your chance to give them the recognition they truly deserve! [read more]
Shreveport, LA radio personality Charles Johnson, also known as Pastor CeJay on KOKA, has been inaugurated as the president of the National Association of Gospel Radio. The ceremony took place in New Orleans over the first weekend of September. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) The best salespeople are the best storytellers. We join a long line of people who have been important to their tribes because they passed down the tribe's histories. They told stories of the successes of their ancestors. [read more]
(By Marc Greenspan) In our last article, we focused on quantitative data. In other words, the “how many” aspects of your audience. Today we will focus on the qualitative aspects that help us document the “quality” of your audience. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) So, what do you sell? I say, that’s a question. Is it radio? Is it air? Is it digital? Is it email or data? Is it events? I hope not. No one cares about your stuff. They want action. How about you sell them these four items instead? [read more]
(By Mike McVay) Many radio stations today will present a moment of silence to remember 9-11-01. Many of us experienced the shock of the news that morning, but radio’s tactics that day are worthy of repeating in any crisis. [read more]
(By Fred Jacobs) Sometimes, my thought process overlaps different people and different pieces of information. And that's how today's topic came together. At almost the same time, I read Mike McVay's blog in Radio Ink Tuesday morning, “Get Me A PD.” [read more]
(By John Shomby) Take a second or two, right now, and look at that smartphone you have. What’s your current relationship with this mobile communications device? Does it control you or do you control it? Maybe these stats will help answer that question: [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) Today’s audiences are quickly moving away from traditional over-the-air broadcasting towards streaming and on-demand. What does that shift in audience preference mean for content on local radio stations in the future? [read more]
You've read his columns in Radio Ink, his Monday Morning Memos, and his books, now learn directly from Roy Williams, "The Wizard of Ads." Roy is joining the Radio Masters Sales Summit and wants your questions. [read more]
iHeartMedia Charlotte has appointed Ashley Wilson as the new Program Director and Midday Host for 96.9 The Kat (WKKT), effective October 16. Prior to this role, Wilson was Director of Country Programming in iHeartMedia's Kentucky/West Virginia Region. [read more]
Radio Trades Reported Daily In RBR+TVBR
Several radio transactions were filed for approval at the FCC on Friday, including a transaction that sees Steve Clendenin rewind a deal in Coastal Carolina and the sale of Florida Keys properties to Michael Stapleford. For the full story, turn to the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. Click HEREto receive it every weekday
The Alliance for Women in Media has unveiled its latest Gracie Interview Series, featuring a discussion with Lemonada Media founders Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs, moderated by Heather Cohen. The interview is now available on the AWM website. [read more]
Audacy, in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is bringing back its annual mental health initiative, I'm Listening, on September 20. The special broadcast encourages open discussions about mental health. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
Kevin Bacon has launched a new podcast titled Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon with iHeartMedia. The podcast focuses on celebrity interviews differently by focusing on charitable causes dear to the guests, including climate change, justice reform, and youth mental health. [read more]
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Joe Sugg and producer Kim Winston are returning to host Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast. Fans can tune in to the podcast on BBC Sounds following each Sunday night results show on BBC One. [read more]
In a twist, Flula Makes Five, initially envisioned as a sitcom, has been reborn as a podcast. Produced by German comedian Flula Borg, the show follows the fictional plot of a botched comedy that forgot to remove the lens caps from the cameras, leaving the project all audio. [read more]
One app is launching a new feature to make podcast content more accessible. Matter introduced "Readable Podcasts" to its platform, allowing users the ability to save and transcribe podcasts alongside the ability to highlight, take notes, and share quotes. [read more]
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For the first time during Joe Biden's presidency, the Federal Communications Commission has a full five members. The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez as the third Democratic commissioner, ending a long-standing partisan deadlock and the response continues.
The September 2023 issue of Radio Ink is packed with content that educates and inspires, including an interview with Procter & Gamble’s John Fix, perspectives from the industry’s most respected brokers, and the full list of this year’s Radio Wayne Award nominees.
Do you know a young visionary whose work is already making waves? Someone 30 or younger who is redefining the norms, breaking barriers, and setting new benchmarks? Well, here's your chance to give them the recognition they truly deserve!
Shreveport, LA radio personality Charles Johnson, also known as Pastor CeJay on KOKA, has been inaugurated as the president of the National Association of Gospel Radio. The ceremony took place in New Orleans over the first weekend of September.
(By Pat Bryson) The best salespeople are the best storytellers. We join a long line of people who have been important to their tribes because they passed down the tribe's histories. They told stories of the successes of their ancestors.
(By Marc Greenspan) In our last article, we focused on quantitative data. In other words, the “how many” aspects of your audience. Today we will focus on the 
(By Loyd Ford) So, what do you sell? I say, that’s a question. Is it radio? Is it air? Is it digital? Is it email or data? Is it events? I hope not. No one cares about your stuff. They want action. How about you sell them these four items instead?
(By Mike McVay) Many radio stations today will present a moment of silence to remember 9-11-01. Many of us experienced the shock of the news that morning, but radio’s tactics that day are worthy of repeating in any crisis.
(By Fred Jacobs) Sometimes, my thought process overlaps different people and different pieces of information. And that's how today's topic came together. At almost the same time, I read Mike McVay's blog in Radio Ink Tuesday morning, “Get Me A PD.”
(By John Shomby) Take a second or two, right now, and look at that smartphone you have. What’s your current relationship with this mobile communications device? Does it control you or do you control it? Maybe these stats will help answer that question:
(By Jeff McHugh) Today’s audiences are quickly moving away from traditional over-the-air broadcasting towards streaming and on-demand. What does that shift in audience preference mean for content on local radio stations in the future?
You've read his columns in Radio Ink, his Monday Morning Memos, and his books, now learn directly from Roy Williams, "The Wizard of Ads." Roy is joining the Radio Masters Sales Summit and wants your questions.
iHeartMedia Charlotte has appointed Ashley Wilson as the new Program Director and Midday Host for 96.9 The Kat (WKKT), effective October 16. Prior to this role, Wilson was Director of Country Programming in iHeartMedia's Kentucky/West Virginia Region.
The Alliance for Women in Media has unveiled its latest Gracie Interview Series, featuring a discussion with Lemonada Media founders Jessica Cordova Kramer and Stephanie Wittels Wachs, moderated by Heather Cohen. The interview is now available on the AWM website.
Audacy, in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is bringing back its annual mental health initiative, I'm Listening, on September 20. The special broadcast encourages open discussions about mental health.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
Kevin Bacon has launched a new podcast titled Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon with iHeartMedia. The podcast focuses on celebrity interviews differently by focusing on charitable causes dear to the guests, including climate change, justice reform, and youth mental health.
Former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Joe Sugg and producer Kim Winston are returning to host Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Podcast. Fans can tune in to the podcast on BBC Sounds following each Sunday night results show on BBC One.
In a twist, Flula Makes Five, initially envisioned as a sitcom, has been reborn as a podcast. Produced by German comedian Flula Borg, the show follows the fictional plot of a botched comedy that forgot to remove the lens caps from the cameras, leaving the project all audio.
One app is launching a new feature to make podcast content more accessible. Matter introduced "Readable Podcasts" to its platform, allowing users the ability to save and transcribe podcasts alongside the ability to highlight, take notes, and share quotes.
