With national and local ad spend wobbling in the face of financial headwinds, digital carried many radio companies' Q2. As the industry hopes for a fast stabilization of the advertising economy, we may not have to wait as long as initially feared. [read more]
Radio broadcasters are stepping up to provide assistance to those affected by the devastating Hawaiian wildfires. Radio Ink talked directly with Hawaii Association of Broadcasters President Chris Leonard and the BFoA. [read more]
The time has come again for the radio industry to shine its spotlight on the managers who ensure smooth sales, awesome operations, and powerful programming. Radio Ink is sounding the call for nominations for our annual 'Best Managers in Radio' list. [read more]
Have you thought about going to see the upcoming blockbuster The Expendables 4 in theaters? If you listen to radio regularly, you're more likely to answer yes according to a new study. So why isn’t Hollywood tapping into AM/FM? [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission has opened the application window for its Fall 2024 Attorney Honors Program, designed to recruit entry-level attorneys. Selected candidates will join a two-year employment and training program to gain exposure to communications law and policy. [read more]
As more radio companies adopt digital strategies for their sales campaigns, some sellers can lag behind. So how do radio’s top digital sellers keep their OTA edge while keeping online revenue up? You can start by asking SBS DigIdea’s VP Dara Kalvort. [read more]
After a substantial increase in spot plays that propelled Wendy's to the top of the radio advertising chart last week, the fast-food giant maintained its number one position for the week of August 7 through 13 as total national spot play sank. [read more]
Detroit's 910 AM Superstation (WFDF-AM) has made a sudden shift in its programming, switching from local talk radio to an all-sports format. The station informed the former hosts of their termination via email last Friday. [read more]
Urban One Indianapolis sports talk radio station The Fan (WFNI-AM) is moving Jake Query from mornings to middays with Query & Company. The show will take over the noon to 3p slot previously occupied by Dan Dakich, starting on Monday, August 21. [read more]
Fall is on the horizon, and it’s time to shift into a new season! Radio Ink’s August 2023 issue is packed with news, training, and perspectives to help you and your team meet and exceed your sales goals! [read more]
In honor of the event's 10th anniversary, Audacy is relocating its "We Can Survive" concert to the New York City area. NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW) will host the show, which is a part of the broadcaster's I'm Listening mental health initiative. [read more]
PromoSuite and Toronto-based digital content manager SoCast are collaborating to integrate PromoSuite Mail with SoCast’s Content Management Solution, offering a streamlined email system specifically designed for radio. [read more]
Mr. Master, the parent company behind prominent compliance and content distribution software AIM Premium, has announced significant new agreements and renewals across more than 700 radio stations nationwide including Audacy, Beasley, and Salem. [read more]
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Broadcast Partners, led by Ken Moultrie, is unveiling a new radio brand called Yummy Hits. Veteran programmer Brian Burns is joining the company for the project, which was conceived in Miami by Burns' former colleague Dennis Porebski. [read more]
SiriusXM is launching a new channel dedicated to the music of Ed Sheeran, featuring hits from his math-titled albums and more. The Ed Sheeran Channel will be available until August 21. The focal point of the channel is the artist's recent Sirius-exclusive concert. [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]
American Public Media and Audacy's Cadence13 podcast studio are ending their multiyear advertising partnership roughly a year earlier than initially planned. While the exact reasons remain undisclosed, APM cited "changing market dynamics," while Audacy referred to the agreement as "onerous." [read more]
FOX News Audio is set to launch a new weekly podcast, Perino on Politics, hosted by Dana Perino, co-anchor of America's Newsroom and co-host of The Five. The podcast will debut on August 21st. [read more]
Australian audio content company Podshape has unveiled Out Of The Ordinary, utilizing artificial intelligence to chronicle the life of Canadian entrepreneur Brandon Truaxe, the mastermind behind the international skincare company The Ordinary. [read more]
On August 19, BBC 1Xtra is releasing a Black, queer dating podcast named Swipe Your Sign, aligning with the UK Black Pride 2023 event. The 12-episode series will explore love and relationships through the lens of astrology. [read more]
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