Earlier this month, Amazon Prime Day set a new record with US shoppers spending an estimated $23.8 billion over the four-day event, according to Adobe Analytics. One of the core drivers of that monumental haul? Over-the-air radio ads and audiences. [read more]
The new Nielsen 3-Minute Qualifier numbers are in - are radio's rules really being rewritten? Join us for "Three Minutes Later: The Ratings Are In," a special edition of Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Series on Tuesday, August 5 at 3 PM ET. [read more]
Austin's Sun Radio wrapped its third annual radiothon, raising more than $20,000 while expanding the eleven-station network's philanthropic efforts in a special bid to support flood relief and recovery efforts across the Texas Hill Country. [read more]
(Sponsored) Local radio audience and revenue growth. Imagine a new technology to achieve this that has doubled buyer familiarity and interest in just five years. Buyers’ intent to spend more on radio with this technology has tripled. The technology is ZoneCasting. [read more]
(Mike McVay) From ESPN’s Manningcast to the MLB All-Star Game, other media are testing bold ideas. So why isn’t radio? Why do we all too often let fear kill creativity before it starts? [read more]
(John Shomby) Several weeks back, the US had its first woman in the Wimbledon Tennis Finals in 6 years – Amanda Anisimova. Unfortunately, this is how I learned of the phrase “double bagel” - when one opponent prevents another from scoring any points at all. [read more]
While the debate over pharmaceutical advertising heats up in Washington, one major pharma group is ramping up its presence on US radio. Media Monitors' Spot Ten Radio rankings also show a familiar brand that has been fickle to AM/FM in 2025 raise its profile. [read more]
The FCC’s Media Bureau has confirmed that all new and modified rules enabling FM and LPFM stations to originate geographically-specific programming via booster stations are fully in operation, completing a saga that initially began in 2021. [read more]
National Religious Broadcasters has appointed Salem Media Group Vice President of Government Affairs Nic Anderson as its new Vice President of Public Policy. In his dual role, Anderson will represent NRB before Congress, the White House, and regulatory agencies. [read more]
In today's media world, every ad dollar is a fight, and every day is a new battleground. It’s time to honor radio’s warriors: nominations for Radio Ink’s 2025 Radio Wayne Awards are officially open through Monday, August 4. Nominate here: [read more]
Former New York City morning radio personality Todd Pettengill is linking with the Broadcasters Foundation of America to host the upcoming Austin Media Mixer, bringing together on-air talent, executives, and industry colleagues for networking. [read more]
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The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six college students pursuing degrees in agriculture communications, with recipients set to be honored at the 2025 NAFB Convention this fall. [read more]
iHeartMedia and TikTok are teaming up on a new singing competition, designed to turn music discovery into an interactive, community-led experience for unsigned creators that can take them from the app to the stage to the radio. [read more]
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Earlier this month, Amazon Prime Day set a new record with US shoppers spending an estimated $23.8 billion over the four-day event, according to Adobe Analytics. One of the core drivers of that monumental haul? Over-the-air radio ads and audiences.
The new Nielsen 3-Minute Qualifier numbers are in - are radio's rules really being rewritten? Join us for "Three Minutes Later: The Ratings Are In," a special edition of Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Series on Tuesday, August 5 at 3 PM ET.
Austin's Sun Radio wrapped its third annual radiothon, raising more than $20,000 while expanding the eleven-station network's philanthropic efforts in a special bid to support flood relief and recovery efforts across the Texas Hill Country.
(Sponsored) Local radio audience and revenue growth. Imagine a new technology to achieve this that has doubled buyer familiarity and interest in just five years. Buyers’ intent to spend more on radio with this technology has tripled. The technology is ZoneCasting.
(Mike McVay) From ESPN’s Manningcast to the MLB All-Star Game, other media are testing bold ideas. So why isn’t radio? Why do we all too often let fear kill creativity before it starts?
(John Shomby) Several weeks back, the US had its first woman in the Wimbledon Tennis Finals in 6 years – Amanda Anisimova. Unfortunately, this is how I learned of the phrase “double bagel” - when one opponent prevents another from scoring any points at all.
While the debate over pharmaceutical advertising heats up in Washington, one major pharma group is ramping up its presence on US radio. Media Monitors' Spot Ten Radio rankings also show a familiar brand that has been fickle to AM/FM in 2025 raise its profile.
The FCC’s Media Bureau has confirmed that all new and modified rules enabling FM and LPFM stations to originate geographically-specific programming via booster stations are fully in operation, completing a saga that initially began in 2021.
National Religious Broadcasters has appointed Salem Media Group Vice President of Government Affairs Nic Anderson as its new Vice President of Public Policy. In his dual role, Anderson will represent NRB before Congress, the White House, and regulatory agencies.
In today's media world, every ad dollar is a fight, and every day is a new battleground. It’s time to honor radio’s warriors: nominations for Radio Ink’s 2025 Radio Wayne Awards are officially open through Monday, August 4. Nominate here:
Former New York City morning radio personality Todd Pettengill is linking with the Broadcasters Foundation of America to host the upcoming Austin Media Mixer, bringing together on-air talent, executives, and industry colleagues for networking.
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six college students pursuing degrees in agriculture communications, with recipients set to be honored at the 2025 NAFB Convention this fall.
iHeartMedia and TikTok are teaming up on a new singing competition, designed to turn music discovery into an interactive, community-led experience for unsigned creators that can take them from the app to the stage to the radio.
