After the Radio Music License Committee's case to combine rate court proceedings with ASCAP and BMI was shut down. Undaunted, the RMLC has filed its intention to separately litigate cases with each organization to keep current radio royalty rates in place. [read more]
(By Randy Michaels) A number of lawmakers want to make it illegal for auto manufacturers to eliminate AM radio in cars. Here is another approach: put more on AM that consumers want to hear. [read more]
Is your station streaming content on digital platforms? Do you have effective tools for monetizing your digital audience? If you answered "yes" to the first questions, but "no" to the second ... your station is losing money. So how do radio sellers and managers fix that? [read more]
It's game on for Entravision Communications as the company renewed and expanded its contract with the NFL to the be sole Spanish-language radio broadcast partner of the league. As part of the new deal, the broadcaster will get a massive first this season. [read more]
If you have 30 minutes, learn copywriting secrets from “Advertising’s Storyteller” Jeffrey Hedquist in “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar replay, in conjunction with the Radio Masters Sales Summit, will tap into your storytelling side for your clients and yourself. [read more]
Audacy Atlanta has appointed Eric Baker as the new Director of Sales for the market's six stations. Baker comes to Audacy with over 16 years of sales management experience, having most recently served as General Sales Manager for Radio One's Dallas cluster. [read more]
Tate Luck is joining Hope Media Group as the company's new Director of Audio Streaming. His work at Tate Luck Media, which he founded in 2015, and his consultancy roles with various radio stations have made him a notable figure in Christian radio. [read more]
Legendary rock musician Alice Cooper is preparing to conclude his nearly 20-year stint as the host of the syndicated program Nights with Alice Cooper. The show's final week of new programs is confirmed to be during the week of September 4. [read more]
The Hometeam Morning Show on Audacy's HOT 104.1 (WHHL) in St. Louis has taken an unconventional approach to finding a new co-host by conducting a search via Instagram to look for candidates who are active on social media, have substantial followings, and are influencers. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Shawn Prebil's dig through the archives at WIBA in Madison, WI. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
SiriusXM has announced the introduction of a new daily show, Beadle & Decker, on its Mad Dog Sports Radio channel. The weekday early afternoon show will be hosted by media personality Michelle Beadle and former major leaguer Cody Decker. [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]
Big D & Bubba reached the 100 affiliate milestone this week, now on mornings at Bicoastal Media's KRWQ in Medford, Oregon. First airing in 1999, Big D & Bubba has been distributed in the US through Compass Media Networks since 2013. [read more]
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Pittsburgh NPR affiliate 90.5 WESA has expanded its evening lineup with the addition of Vox's daily news explainer show and podcast, Today, Explained. Noel King, who serves as the editorial director and host of Today, Explained, previously co-hosted NPR's Morning Edition. [read more]
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After the Radio Music License Committee's case to combine rate court proceedings with ASCAP and BMI was shut down. Undaunted, the RMLC has filed its intention to separately litigate cases with each organization to keep current radio royalty rates in place.
(By Randy Michaels) A number of lawmakers want to make it illegal for auto manufacturers to eliminate AM radio in cars. Here is another approach: put more on AM that consumers want to hear.
Is your station streaming content on digital platforms? Do you have effective tools for monetizing your digital audience? If you answered "yes" to the first questions, but "no" to the second ... your station is losing money. So how do radio sellers and managers fix that?
It's game on for Entravision Communications as the company renewed and expanded its contract with the NFL to the be sole Spanish-language radio broadcast partner of the league. As part of the new deal, the broadcaster will get a massive first this season.
If you have 30 minutes, learn copywriting secrets from “Advertising’s Storyteller” Jeffrey Hedquist in “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar replay, in conjunction with the Radio Masters Sales Summit, will tap into your storytelling side for your clients and yourself.
Audacy Atlanta has appointed Eric Baker as the new Director of Sales for the market's six stations. Baker comes to Audacy with over 16 years of sales management experience, having most recently served as General Sales Manager for Radio One's Dallas cluster.
Tate Luck is joining Hope Media Group as the company's new Director of Audio Streaming. His work at Tate Luck Media, which he founded in 2015, and his consultancy roles with various radio stations have made him a notable figure in Christian radio.
Legendary rock musician Alice Cooper is preparing to conclude his nearly 20-year stint as the host of the syndicated program Nights with Alice Cooper. The show's final week of new programs is confirmed to be during the week of September 4.
The Hometeam Morning Show on Audacy's HOT 104.1 (WHHL) in St. Louis has taken an unconventional approach to finding a new co-host by conducting a search via Instagram to look for candidates who are active on social media, have substantial followings, and are influencers.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Shawn Prebil's dig through the archives at WIBA in Madison, WI. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
SiriusXM has announced the introduction of a new daily show, Beadle & Decker, on its Mad Dog Sports Radio channel. The weekday early afternoon show will be hosted by media personality Michelle Beadle and former major leaguer Cody Decker.
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!
Big D & Bubba reached the 100 affiliate milestone this week, now on mornings at Bicoastal Media's KRWQ in Medford, Oregon. First airing in 1999, Big D & Bubba has been distributed in the US through Compass Media Networks since 2013.
Pittsburgh NPR affiliate 90.5 WESA has expanded its evening lineup with the addition of Vox's daily news explainer show and podcast, Today, Explained. Noel King, who serves as the editorial director and host of Today, Explained, previously co-hosted NPR's Morning Edition.
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.
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 
Triton Digital has released its US Podcast Ranker for July 2023 reporting period, which reflects a stable industry with familiar names holding strong positions. Once again, SiriusXM Podcast Network is sitting at the top of the Top Sales Networks Report.
PRX has selected New Hampshire Public Radio to participate in its 2023 Journalism Podcast Accelerator. NHPR's entry, This Is A Love Story, is a nonfiction podcast focusing on a couple who has triumphed over trauma, racism, and incarceration.
Libsyn has introduced Predictive Contextual Targeting, aimed at enhancing ad targeting abilities for podcast advertisers without relying on cookies. The feature allows advertisers to fine-tune their targeting across various audience segments, such as Pet Owners or Big Box Store Customer.
Global podcast company Acast has teamed up with Podscribe as its preferred attribution partner across all markets. As such, Acast has declared that starting September 1, it will discontinue accepting new campaigns utilizing Spotify’s Ad Analytics.
