A federal judge’s ruling that Google illegally monopolized key online advertising markets is drawing praise from the NAB, which says the decision validates long-held concerns about Big Tech's influence over digital revenue streams critical to local journalism. [read more]
Podcasting delivered a standout performance in 2024, growing 26.4% year-over-year to reach $2.43 billion in revenue and outpacing all other measured platforms except social media in the IAB's 2024 revenue report, signaling renewed advertiser confidence in audio. [read more]
Coming off the radio industry's busy week in Las Vegas, Radio Ink is extending this year's Medallas de Cortez award nominations. The submission window for the highly coveted awards, to be presented at the 16th Hispanic Radio Conference, is extended to Friday. [read more]
As GOP-led efforts to end federal funding for public broadcasters intensify, Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez visited Philadelphia NPR affiliate WHYY while NPR CEO Katherine Maher took to the network's own All Things Considered to defend public media. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) When was the last time you visited a college campus? Collaborating with universities unlocks a powerful synergy between legacy media experience and next-generation thinking. These collaborations don’t just spark innovation, they create opportunities. [read more]
(By Randy Lane) My friend, colleague, and Radio Hall of Famer Downtown Joe Bryant mentors high school students and inspires them to become passionate about radio. From this, he has important messages for our industry. [read more]
On May 5, Radio Ink delivers critical insights - including those from the Most Influential Women in Radio - on how your team can win the budget war. But you’re in danger of missing it if you don’t subscribe by the end of the day! [read more]
Audacy has promoted Bob Mackay to Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Dallas cluster, a role he will hold alongside his current position as Vice President of Sales. He succeeds Brian Purdy, who will continue regional leadership of 16 Audacy markets. [read more]
Country star Ella Langley made a few phone calls to radio stations across the US this morning, as the top Academy of Country Music Awards nominee revealed the winners of the 60th ACM Radio Awards, which included several first-time honorees. [read more]
Seattle's Puget Sound Public Radio (KUOW) has appointed St. Louis Public Radio CEO Tina Pamintuan as the next President and CEO of KUOW. Pamintuan assumes the role held by Caryn Mathes, who will retire June 2 after more than ten years leading the NPR affiliate. [read more]
Podcasting's biggest story of March may be the rapid ascent of VINCE, the podcast hosted by conservative commentator Vince Coglianese that is filling the space previously occupied by Dan Bongino, who recently took a new role as Deputy Director of the FBI. [read more]
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Andy Denemark is adding more marketing duties to his dossier, this time for Bridge Ratings, where he will lead Client Relations for StreamStats, the firm’s media consumption data platform with localized music streaming behavior tailored for radio programmers. [read more]
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A federal judge’s ruling that Google illegally monopolized key online advertising markets is drawing praise from the NAB, which says the decision validates long-held concerns about Big Tech's influence over digital revenue streams critical to local journalism.
Podcasting delivered a standout performance in 2024, growing 26.4% year-over-year to reach $2.43 billion in revenue and outpacing all other measured platforms except social media in the IAB's 2024 revenue report, signaling renewed advertiser confidence in audio.
Coming off the radio industry's busy week in Las Vegas, Radio Ink is extending this year's Medallas de Cortez award nominations. The submission window for the highly coveted awards, to be presented at the 16th 
As GOP-led efforts to end federal funding for public broadcasters intensify, Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez visited Philadelphia NPR affiliate WHYY while NPR CEO Katherine Maher took to the network's own All Things Considered to defend public media.
(By Buzz Knight) When was the last time you visited a college campus? Collaborating with universities unlocks a powerful synergy between legacy media experience and next-generation thinking. These collaborations don’t just spark innovation, they create opportunities.
(By Randy Lane) My friend, colleague, and Radio Hall of Famer Downtown Joe Bryant mentors high school students and inspires them to become passionate about radio. From this, he has important messages for our industry.
On May 5, Radio Ink delivers critical insights - including those from the Most Influential Women in Radio - on how your team can win the budget war. But you’re in danger of missing it if you don’t 
Audacy has promoted Bob Mackay to Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Dallas cluster, a role he will hold alongside his current position as Vice President of Sales. He succeeds Brian Purdy, who will continue regional leadership of 16 Audacy markets.
Country star Ella Langley made a few phone calls to radio stations across the US this morning, as the top Academy of Country Music Awards nominee revealed the winners of the 60th ACM Radio Awards, which included several first-time honorees.
Seattle's Puget Sound Public Radio (KUOW) has appointed St. Louis Public Radio CEO Tina Pamintuan as the next President and CEO of KUOW. Pamintuan assumes the role held by Caryn Mathes, who will retire June 2 after more than ten years leading the NPR affiliate.
Podcasting's biggest story of March may be the rapid ascent of VINCE, the podcast hosted by conservative commentator Vince Coglianese that is filling the space previously occupied by Dan Bongino, who recently took a new role as Deputy Director of the FBI.
Andy Denemark is adding more marketing duties to his dossier, this time for Bridge Ratings, where he will lead Client Relations for StreamStats, the firm’s media consumption data platform with localized music streaming behavior tailored for radio programmers.
