As talent grow more concerned about AI's encroachment, Program Directors are now at the intersection of corporate directives and protecting their staff and sound. Radio Ink talked to some of the highest-performing PDs across the industry to find their line in the sand. [read more]
(Amador Bustos) Yesterday, Radio Ink reported on a podcast featuring the magazine’s president and publisher, Deborah Parenti, and New Mexico broadcaster Matt Martinez addressing a persistent issue: “68 million Hispanics in the U.S., but only five percent of ad budgets.” [read more]
Weeks after Connoisseur Media revealed plans to sell San Jose's Bay Country (KBAY) 94.5 signal to Christian network K-LOVE, the station is landing at the former frequency of K-FOX, a swap that pushes the Classic Rocker from FM into an HD-sideband existence. [read more]
Audacy is doubling down on sports, even at the expense of a winner. The company is retiring 95.7 The Spot (KKHH), one of the company's highest-performing stations in the Houston metro, to launch an FM simulcast of SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) on August 13. [read more]
Power is the throughline of Radio Ink's always-anticipated July issue as we crown the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for 2026, celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial, and have a must-read conversation with one of broadcasting's most respected newsmen. [read more]
Due to high demand and an influx of late nomination emails, we’re reopening the submission window for this year's Radio Wayne Awards for 48 hours. If you missed the original deadline, this is your last chance to get your nominees in. [read more]
With the American Red Cross facing an emergency blood shortage this summer, FM99 (WNOR) and its listeners answered the call, drawing 589 units during the station's 39th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive, enough to potentially save 1,767 lives. [read more]
Norsan Media has named Eddy Elguezabal Vice President of Sales and Operations for Florida, tasking him with revenue growth and daily operations across Orlando and Jacksonville. He joins Norsan after a brief stint at iHeartMedia starting in 2025. [read more]
Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring conversations with two of radio's most accomplished executives: WSM Radio's Eric Marcum and Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott. [read more]
From Washington to Wall Street: Trust RBR+TVBR In a vote that saw Anna Gómez dissent in part, the three-member agency on Thursday moved ahead with rules establishing the auction of 160 MHz of spectrum in the Upper C-Band by July of next year. Find out what this means to you in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines Email. SubscribeHERE!
Midlands Media Group has named Robb Reel as MMG Creative Services Director and 94.3 The DUDE (WUDE) Morning Host and Brand Manager, bringing his morning show Up Reel Early to the station when he joins on August 3. [read more]
Cumulus Media is staying put as the radio home of Memphis Tigers athletics. The company has renewed its agreement with Learfield's Tiger Sports Properties, keeping football, men's and women's basketball, and coaches' shows on News Talk 98.9 (WKIM). [read more]
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As talent grow more concerned about AI's encroachment, Program Directors are now at the intersection of corporate directives and protecting their staff and sound. Radio Ink talked to some of the highest-performing PDs across the industry to find their line in the sand.
(Amador Bustos) Yesterday, Radio Ink reported on a podcast featuring the magazine’s president and publisher, Deborah Parenti, and New Mexico broadcaster Matt Martinez addressing a persistent issue: “68 million Hispanics in the U.S., but only five percent of ad budgets.”
Weeks after Connoisseur Media revealed plans to sell San Jose's Bay Country (KBAY) 94.5 signal to Christian network K-LOVE, the station is landing at the former frequency of K-FOX, a swap that pushes the Classic Rocker from FM into an HD-sideband existence.
Audacy is doubling down on sports, even at the expense of a winner. The company is retiring 95.7 The Spot (KKHH), one of the company's highest-performing stations in the Houston metro, to launch an FM simulcast of SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) on August 13.
Power is the throughline of Radio Ink's always-anticipated July issue as we crown the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for 2026, celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial, and have a must-read conversation with one of broadcasting's most respected newsmen.
Due to high demand and an influx of late nomination emails, we’re reopening the submission window for this year's Radio Wayne Awards for 48 hours. If you missed the original deadline, this is your last chance to get your nominees in.
With the American Red Cross facing an emergency blood shortage this summer, FM99 (WNOR) and its listeners answered the call, drawing 589 units during the station's 39th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive, enough to potentially save 1,767 lives.
Norsan Media has named Eddy Elguezabal Vice President of Sales and Operations for Florida, tasking him with revenue growth and daily operations across Orlando and Jacksonville. He joins Norsan after a brief stint at iHeartMedia starting in 2025.
Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring conversations with two of radio's most accomplished executives: WSM Radio's Eric Marcum and Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott. 
Midlands Media Group has named Robb Reel as MMG Creative Services Director and 94.3 The DUDE (WUDE) Morning Host and Brand Manager, bringing his morning show Up Reel Early to the station when he joins on August 3. 
Cumulus Media is staying put as the radio home of Memphis Tigers athletics. The company has renewed its agreement with Learfield's Tiger Sports Properties, keeping football, men's and women's basketball, and coaches' shows on News Talk 98.9 (WKIM).
