Two years ago, Townsquare Media's Media Partnerships division did not exist. Now it is one of the company's fastest-growing sectors, creating revenue even as an FCC license impairment charge pushed the broader business into a reported net loss for Q2 2026. [read more]
Whether the book is a winner or a loser, whether budgets are made or missed, the buck ultimately stops at one desk: the General Manager. It's also the seat with the most at stake in keeping a team together and giving each department the best chance to succeed. [read more]
Cumulus Media is working through a fresh round of layoffs across both sales and programming as the company awaits its formal exit from bankruptcy. The cuts are touching stations in multiple markets, as the company's restructuring effort continues to unfold. [read more]
Forcht Broadcasting is now Forcht Media in a rebrand that places the Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois operator among an enlarging list of radio groups that have dropped or altered their names to reflect a broader focus beyond AM/FM, as digital advertising grows. [read more]
(Greg Tantum) When the printing press arrived in the 15th century, cultural elites feared the mass democratization of text would dilute scholarship and rot society's collective attention span. We face a nearly identical psychological barrier today with radio. [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 for four decades. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats. [read more]
Magnum Media is expanding its western Wisconsin footprint, striking a deal to acquire four signals from Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting, including flagship country outlet Cow 97 (WCOW). The sale marks Sparta-Tomah's full exit from the radio business. [read more]
Entravision's show built around an AI co-host is expanding well beyond its LA launchpad. Geraldine "GeeGee" Guzman and AI personality Coyotec are expanding to five Fuego Network markets, adding more English to match the network's bicultural audience. [read more]
Markets don't take weekends off, and now neither does Red Apple Media's Worldwide News Network's business coverage. WWNN Weekend Business Reports debuted on Hubbard - Media That Connects's WTOP in Washington as the service's first affiliate partner. [read more]
From Washington to Wall Street: Trust RBR+TVBR The licensee of a Milwaukee radio station since 1972 which is poised to become the latest property in the Civic Media stable has entered into a Consent Decree with the FCC's Media Bureau to resolve a transfer of control violation in November 2024.Get full analysis in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.SubscribeHERE!
Following 2025's inaugural class, the Colorado Broadcasters Association has named the 2026 CBA Hall of Fame Class, including Alan Berg, Peter Boyles, Bob Gourley, Stu Haskell, Steve Kelly, Bob Martin, Reynelda Muse, Roger Ogden, and Ron Zappolo. [read more]
Spanish Broadcasting System's newest Miami station is getting international recognition just months after signing on. The Consul of Colombia presented Caracol America 106.3 (WRAZ) with an award, citing the station's growing popularity among Colombian listeners. [read more]
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Two years ago, Townsquare Media's Media Partnerships division did not exist. Now it is one of the company's fastest-growing sectors, creating revenue even as an FCC license impairment charge pushed the broader business into a reported net loss for Q2 2026.
Whether the book is a winner or a loser, whether budgets are made or missed, the buck ultimately stops at one desk: the General Manager. It's also the seat with the most at stake in keeping a team together and giving each department the best chance to succeed.
Cumulus Media is working through a fresh round of layoffs across both sales and programming as the company awaits its formal exit from bankruptcy. The cuts are touching stations in multiple markets, as the company's restructuring effort continues to unfold.
Forcht Broadcasting is now Forcht Media in a rebrand that places the Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois operator among an enlarging list of radio groups that have dropped or altered their names to reflect a broader focus beyond AM/FM, as digital advertising grows.
(Greg Tantum) When the printing press arrived in the 15th century, cultural elites feared the mass democratization of text would dilute scholarship and rot society's collective attention span. We face a nearly identical psychological barrier today with radio.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry for four decades. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief 
Magnum Media is expanding its western Wisconsin footprint, striking a deal to acquire four signals from Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting, including flagship country outlet Cow 97 (WCOW). The sale marks Sparta-Tomah's full exit from the radio business.
Entravision's show built around an AI co-host is expanding well beyond its LA launchpad. Geraldine "GeeGee" Guzman and AI personality Coyotec are expanding to five Fuego Network markets, adding more English to match the network's bicultural audience.
Markets don't take weekends off, and now neither does Red Apple Media's Worldwide News Network's business coverage. WWNN Weekend Business Reports debuted on Hubbard - Media That Connects's WTOP in Washington as the service's first affiliate partner.
Following 2025's inaugural class, the Colorado Broadcasters Association has named the 2026 CBA Hall of Fame Class, including Alan Berg, Peter Boyles, Bob Gourley, Stu Haskell, Steve Kelly, Bob Martin, Reynelda Muse, Roger Ogden, and Ron Zappolo.
Spanish Broadcasting System's newest Miami station is getting international recognition just months after signing on. The Consul of Colombia presented Caracol America 106.3 (WRAZ) with an award, citing the station's growing popularity among Colombian listeners.
