The same week that traditional broadcast and cable television viewership's rapid and steady decline reached a significant milestone, radio received more perplexing and somewhat embarrassing news about political ad spend within the medium in 2023. [read more]
A year and a half after joining Audacy, the company announced Corey Crockett has been promoted to Director of Programming. Crockett has been instrumental in leading Audacy initiatives such as Hip Hop Made, I'm Listening, 1Thing, and Launch. [read more]
Radio Ink has extended the nomination deadline for our annual "Best Managers in Radio" list, giving you a few more days to recognize the outstanding managers who guide stations to success. The new deadline is now this Wednesday, August 23, at 5p ET. [read more]
More than a month after Philadelphia morning radio staple John DeBella retired from Beasley Media Group's 102.9 WMGK, the company has found his successor. The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti is set to debut on Tuesday, September 5th. [read more]
(By Alec Drake) Here are ten essential sales skills that offer valuable opportunities to transform your sales strategies, elevate your team's performance, and enhance your sales track record – all within powerful presentations. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) When we talk about how effective radio advertising can be, we need to speak about the "radio recipe." The recipe contains three ingredients, but of this trio, one becomes the most abused when salespeople are forced to become copywriters. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) You hear that selling is always a question of numbers. The more people you see, the more people you sell. Every sales manager knows this (and sellers do, too). Of course, you know that is true, don't you? [read more]
Radio stations need to easily take station operations remote, so staff can perform multiple functions while broadcasting both from home and on-location. WideOrbit’s radio automation software makes all of that easy, while also improving efficiency with streamlined workflows. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) An important part of success is mastering the art of managing up. If you’re unable to have a strong working relationship with your manager, one that is collaborative, the ability to accomplish anything becomes much more difficult. [read more]
(By John Shomby) The job of an NFL Head Coach is not unlike that of a radio station program director. Both are based on recent results, for the most part, and not the full body of work. Insecurity is very much a part of either’s DNA. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) A couple of headlines this week caught my attention about the media landscape. These are not-so-gentle reminders to the leaders of media companies that if you think you can control what consumers want you better think again. [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) FOX Sports commentator Carli Lloyd kicked a hornets' nest talking openly about her former teammates on the US Women’s National Team in the World Cup. Here are guidelines to consider as you begin giving the world a piece of your mind. [read more]
When it comes to developing the perfect blueprint to build your station’s sales, you can give it your best guess or learn from some of the most successful “architects” in the industry - names like Roy H. Williams, Bernie Weiss, and Paul Jacobs. [read more]
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Audacy Denver's KS 107.5 (KQKS), in collaboration with Soles4Souls and the Denver Dream Center, successfully concluded its inaugural "Beats and Sneaks" campaign, collecting and distributing more than 500 pairs of children's sneakers. [read more]
Amazon has announced a price increase for its music subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, affecting both individual and family plans. The new pricing follows recent hikes by other music streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
John W. Gibbons, Interim CEO and Chief Product Officer of podcast platform Libsyn, has a new seat on the company's Board of Directors. Gibbons assumed the role of Interim CEO in June 2023 and has been serving as President and Chief Product Officer since January 2022. [read more]
Spotify's accidental investment in white noise podcasts may not be aligned with the company's intentions. Internal documents reveal that white noise podcasts accounted for 3 million daily consumption hours on Spotify as of January 2023. [read more]
Automated ad-supported streaming provider MuxIP has announced the introduction of its Pod FAST TV product. This new product is designed to facilitate the global streaming distribution of vodcast and podcast content on major FAST channel platforms. [read more]
Hallmark Media has announced its first-ever entry into the scripted podcast arena with the launch of a new original series titled Crimson Hearts Collide. The eight-part romance-mystery series, produced by AYR, is an extension of Hallmark's legacy brand Mahogany. [read more]
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The same week that traditional broadcast and cable television viewership's rapid and steady decline reached a significant milestone, radio received more perplexing and somewhat embarrassing news about political ad spend within the medium in 2023.
A year and a half after joining Audacy, the company announced Corey Crockett has been promoted to Director of Programming. Crockett has been instrumental in leading Audacy initiatives such as Hip Hop Made, I'm Listening, 1Thing, and Launch.
Radio Ink has extended the nomination deadline for our annual "Best Managers in Radio" list, giving you a few more days to recognize the outstanding managers who guide stations to success. The new deadline is now this Wednesday, August 23, at 5p ET.
More than a month after Philadelphia morning radio staple John DeBella retired from Beasley Media Group's 102.9 WMGK, the company has found his successor. The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti is set to debut on Tuesday, September 5th.
(By Alec Drake) Here are ten essential sales skills that offer valuable opportunities to transform your sales strategies, elevate your team's performance, and enhance your sales track record – all within powerful presentations.
(By Pat Bryson) When we talk about how effective radio advertising can be, we need to speak about the "radio recipe." The recipe contains three ingredients, but of this trio, one becomes the most abused when salespeople are forced to become copywriters.
(By Loyd Ford) You hear that selling is always a question of numbers. The more people you see, the more people you sell. Every sales manager knows this (and sellers do, too). Of course, you know that is true, don't you?
Radio stations need to easily take station operations remote, so staff can perform multiple functions while broadcasting both from home and on-location. WideOrbit’s radio automation software makes all of that easy, while also improving efficiency with streamlined workflows.
(By Mike McVay) An important part of success is mastering the art of managing up. If you’re unable to have a strong working relationship with your manager, one that is collaborative, the ability to accomplish anything becomes much more difficult. 
(By John Shomby) The job of an NFL Head Coach is not unlike that of a radio station program director. Both are based on recent results, for the most part, and not the full body of work. Insecurity is very much a part of either’s DNA.
(By Buzz Knight) A couple of headlines this week caught my attention about the media landscape. These are not-so-gentle reminders to the leaders of media companies that if you think you can control what consumers want you better think again.
(By Jeff McHugh) FOX Sports commentator Carli Lloyd kicked a hornets' nest talking openly about her former teammates on the US Women’s National Team in the World Cup. Here are guidelines to consider as you begin giving the world a piece of your mind.
When it comes to developing the perfect blueprint to build your station’s sales, you can give it your best guess or learn from some of the most successful “architects” in the industry - names like Roy H. Williams, Bernie Weiss, and Paul Jacobs.
Audacy Denver's KS 107.5 (KQKS), in collaboration with Soles4Souls and the Denver Dream Center, successfully concluded its inaugural "Beats and Sneaks" campaign, collecting and distributing more than 500 pairs of children's sneakers.
Amazon has announced a price increase for its music subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, affecting both individual and family plans. The new pricing follows recent hikes by other music streaming services such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
John W. Gibbons, Interim CEO and Chief Product Officer of podcast platform Libsyn, has a new seat on the company's Board of Directors. Gibbons assumed the role of Interim CEO in June 2023 and has been serving as President and Chief Product Officer since January 2022.
Spotify's accidental investment in white noise podcasts may not be aligned with the company's intentions. Internal documents reveal that white noise podcasts accounted for 3 million daily consumption hours on Spotify as of January 2023.
Automated ad-supported streaming provider MuxIP has announced the introduction of its Pod FAST TV product. This new product is designed to facilitate the global streaming distribution of vodcast and podcast content on major FAST channel platforms.
Hallmark Media has announced its first-ever entry into the scripted podcast arena with the launch of a new original series titled Crimson Hearts Collide. The eight-part romance-mystery series, produced by AYR, is an extension of Hallmark's legacy brand Mahogany.
