It was one of radio's most anticipated changes of 2025; so what did Nielsen's 3-minute qualifier really do for measurement? Reveal larger audiences, revive a daypart, and deliver gains that recast inventory value for sellers and advertisers across PPM, per new data. [read more]
Townsquare Media used a virtual investor presentation this week to underscore a vital message: broadcast radio remains central to the company’s model, even as digital operations are expected to drive renewed growth beginning in the second half of 2026. [read more]
In our upcoming February issue, Radio Ink asked Radio's African American Future Leaders to share the advice they wish they'd received earlier in their careers and who they hope hears it now. Their answers cut straight to what matters. [read more]
The NAB has again met with the FCC to outline its priorities for broadcasters as the agency reexamines the Emergency Alert System, emphasizing radio's continued role as the backbone of public alerting to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. [read more]
(Charese Fruge') Some people find radio later in life. But Brea Spencer? “I grew up in radio,” she says. “My mom worked in sales since I was five or six years old.” Sitting in studios and seeing how voices move communities planted a seed that only grew stronger. [read more]
It’s time to recognize the leaders in radio who are shaping teams, guiding strategy, and setting the standard for what effective, empathetic leadership looks like. Radio Ink is opening the call for entries for its 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio. [read more]
As it returns heritage brands to former Alpha Media markets across the US, Connoisseur Media has relaunched rocker KUFO to the Portland dial on 102.9 FM. The market has been without an Active Rock station since KUFO exited the format in 2011. [read more]
Saga Communications Columbus’ Qfm96 (WLVQ) raised over $92,000 for Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Family Safety and Healing at its 30th annual Rock N Bowl, drawing hundreds to support the hospital's programs addressing family violence. [read more]
Joey Martin is joining the National Association of Broadcasters as Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy and Enablement for Global Connections and Events, placing him in charge of sales and revenue operations for NAB Show and NAB Show New York. [read more]
Audacy Baltimore has announced the promotion of Joe LaCroix to Assistant Brand Manager at 105.7 The Fan (WJZ). LaCroix joined the station in 2017 as a part-time board operator. He was named Executive Producer of The Big Bad Morning Show in 2021. [read more]
Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works' Loyd Ford hosts a special edition of The Encouragers: The Radio Rally tonight at 8p ET, examining artificial intelligence workflows for local radio operations, addressing applications for sales and programming leadership. [read more]
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The Buffalo Bills have ended their 14-year partnership with Audacy's WGR AM 550, as the NFL franchise moves to produce and distribute all preseason, regular-season, and playoff radio broadcasts in-house, in coordination with Good Karma Brands. [read more]
Following its recent acquisition by Stingray, TuneIn has expanded its in-vehicle distribution through a new collaboration with Nissan, bringing the audio platform’s radio stations and podcasts to select Nissan and INFINITI vehicles in the United States. [read more]
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It was one of radio's most anticipated changes of 2025; so what did Nielsen's 3-minute qualifier really do for measurement? Reveal larger audiences, revive a daypart, and deliver gains that recast inventory value for sellers and advertisers across PPM, per new data.
Townsquare Media used a virtual investor presentation this week to underscore a vital message: broadcast radio remains central to the company’s model, even as digital operations are expected to drive renewed growth beginning in the second half of 2026.
In our upcoming February issue, Radio Ink asked Radio's African American Future Leaders to share the advice they wish they'd received earlier in their careers and who they hope hears it now. Their answers cut straight to what matters.
The NAB has again met with the FCC to outline its priorities for broadcasters as the agency reexamines the Emergency Alert System, emphasizing radio's continued role as the backbone of public alerting to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
(Charese Fruge') Some people find radio later in life. But Brea Spencer? “I grew up in radio,” she says. “My mom worked in sales since I was five or six years old.” Sitting in studios and seeing how voices move communities planted a seed that only grew stronger.
It’s time to recognize the leaders in radio who are shaping teams, guiding strategy, and setting the standard for what effective, empathetic leadership looks like. Radio Ink is opening the call for entries for its 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio.
As it returns heritage brands to former Alpha Media markets across the US, Connoisseur Media has relaunched rocker KUFO to the Portland dial on 102.9 FM. The market has been without an Active Rock station since KUFO exited the format in 2011.
Saga Communications Columbus’ Qfm96 (WLVQ) raised over $92,000 for Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Family Safety and Healing at its 30th annual Rock N Bowl, drawing hundreds to support the hospital's programs addressing family violence.
Joey Martin is joining the National Association of Broadcasters as Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy and Enablement for Global Connections and Events, placing him in charge of sales and revenue operations for NAB Show and NAB Show New York.
Audacy Baltimore has announced the promotion of Joe LaCroix to Assistant Brand Manager at 105.7 The Fan (WJZ). LaCroix joined the station in 2017 as a part-time board operator. He was named Executive Producer of The Big Bad Morning Show in 2021.
Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works' Loyd Ford hosts a special edition of The Encouragers: The Radio Rally tonight at 8p ET, examining artificial intelligence workflows for local radio operations, addressing applications for sales and programming leadership.
The Buffalo Bills have ended their 14-year partnership with Audacy's WGR AM 550, as the NFL franchise moves to produce and distribute all preseason, regular-season, and playoff radio broadcasts in-house, in coordination with Good Karma Brands.
Following its recent acquisition by Stingray, TuneIn has expanded its in-vehicle distribution through a new collaboration with Nissan, bringing the audio platform’s radio stations and podcasts to select Nissan and INFINITI vehicles in the United States.
