Even as the AM For Every Vehicle Act gains majority support in the US House of Representatives and nears a simple majority in the Senate, automakers increased their fourth-quarter lobbying efforts to prevent a government mandate of AM radio in cars. [read more]
Nielsen Audio will be pulling its audience measurement services from three radio markets starting as of this year's spring book as Eastlan Ratings is expanding into three new markets, including an overlap with the Nielsen cancelation. [read more]
iHeartMedia has called it the company's "growth engine" and is pouring more resources and artificial intelligence capabilities into podcasting, but the broadcaster has been seeking a new audience in a unique ad push - trading podcast follows for extras in mobile games. [read more]
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting April 7, Radio Ink is launching the Radio InkRadio Wrap, a Sunday digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) With the advent of AI for writing and voicing commercials, the spotlight has once again focused on radio creative. When we plan campaigns for our clients, three elements must be done correctly for the magic to work. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Two competitors are locked in a race side-by-side, but the one to the left simply takes a small step or two out of line early on, costing them the race. It’s often the little things that lose the race. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Every radio station has deadlines or cut-offs for turning in production. Pushing deadlines on a regular basis or ignoring them altogether can have serious effects on an operation. When the deadline is breached, who’s to blame, and how do you fix it? [read more]
River Radio Ministries, who made a deal to purchase WQKT in Columbus, OH, back in November, has unveiled the anticipated lineup for the station. Despite a scheduled May 1 change to Christian music as 104.5 The River, some previous programming will remain. [read more]
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR. [read more]
Cox Media Group's Kiss 104.1 (WALR) brought back its annual holiday tradition to support Atlanta families with an Easter Dinner Giveaway. For the third year, hundreds of families in need received a $100 Honey Baked Ham gift card. [read more]
Saga Communications' 95.7 WZID in Manchester, NH, wrapped up the station's celebration of Women's History Month with its 14th annual WZID 20 Outstanding Women event, honoring local women who have made significant contributions to the community. [read more]
Mississippi Public Broadcasting has elevated Java Chatman to Director of Radio. Chatman will oversee MPB Radio's eight NPR member stations covering the majority of the state. Chatman joined MPB in 2017 as an Executive Producer. [read more]
A Long Beach low-power FM is turning to the Los Angeles Harbor community it represents for support after its transmitter was destroyed after being sent away for repairs. KLBP has organized a GoFundMe with a target of $6,600 to acquire a new transmitter. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR An AM in The Dalles, OR, is adding a second FM translator. In Nevada's Moapa Valley, the owner of KJUL and "KOOL 102.3" in Las Vegas is gaining an FM translator at no cost. The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
With almost 100 million Americans listening to podcasts weekly, Signal Hill Insights has highlighted the growing significance of podcasts, particularly B2B ones, as a strategic tool for reaching high-level executives capable of influencing major corporate decisions. [read more]
Country artist Carrie Underwood has introduced her third channel on SiriusXM. Dedicated exclusively to gospel and faith-inspired country music, Savior Sunday Daily was born out of the Savior Sunday segment from Underwood's flagship channel, Carrie's Country. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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Even as the AM For Every Vehicle Act gains majority support in the US House of Representatives and nears a simple majority in the Senate, automakers increased their fourth-quarter lobbying efforts to prevent a government mandate of AM radio in cars.
Nielsen Audio will be pulling its audience measurement services from three radio markets starting as of this year's spring book as Eastlan Ratings is expanding into three new markets, including an overlap with the Nielsen cancelation.
iHeartMedia has called it the company's "growth engine" and is pouring more resources and artificial intelligence capabilities into podcasting, but the broadcaster has been seeking a new audience in a unique ad push - trading podcast follows for extras in mobile games.
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting April 7, Radio Ink is launching the Radio Ink Radio Wrap, a Sunday digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week.
(By Pat Bryson) With the advent of AI for writing and voicing commercials, the spotlight has once again focused on radio creative. When we plan campaigns for our clients, three elements must be done correctly for the magic to work.
(By Loyd Ford) Two competitors are locked in a race side-by-side, but the one to the left simply takes a small step or two out of line early on, costing them the race. It’s often the little things that lose the race.
(By Rick Fink) Every radio station has deadlines or cut-offs for turning in production. Pushing deadlines on a regular basis or ignoring them altogether can have serious effects on an operation. When the deadline is breached, who’s to blame, and how do you fix it?
River Radio Ministries, who made a deal to purchase WQKT in Columbus, OH, back in November, has unveiled the anticipated lineup for the station. Despite a scheduled May 1 change to Christian music as 104.5 The River, some previous programming will remain.
Nominations for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez are now open! This year's awards will be presented at the 15th annual Hispanic Radio Conference, June 12-13 in San Antonio, home of the US' first Spanish-language radio station, KCOR.
Cox Media Group's Kiss 104.1 (WALR) brought back its annual holiday tradition to support Atlanta families with an Easter Dinner Giveaway. For the third year, hundreds of families in need received a $100 Honey Baked Ham gift card.
Saga Communications' 95.7 WZID in Manchester, NH, wrapped up the station's celebration of Women's History Month with its 14th annual WZID 20 Outstanding Women event, honoring local women who have made significant contributions to the community.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting has elevated Java Chatman to Director of Radio. Chatman will oversee MPB Radio's eight NPR member stations covering the majority of the state. Chatman joined MPB in 2017 as an Executive Producer.
A Long Beach low-power FM is turning to the Los Angeles Harbor community it represents for support after its transmitter was destroyed after being sent away for repairs. KLBP has organized a GoFundMe with a target of $6,600 to acquire a new transmitter.
With almost 100 million Americans listening to podcasts weekly, Signal Hill Insights has highlighted the growing significance of podcasts, particularly B2B ones, as a strategic tool for reaching high-level executives capable of influencing major corporate decisions.
Country artist Carrie Underwood has introduced her third channel on SiriusXM. Dedicated exclusively to gospel and faith-inspired country music, Savior Sunday Daily was born out of the Savior Sunday segment from Underwood's flagship channel, Carrie's Country.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
