The same week that programmers and air talent were cut across many iHeartMedia markets, reply comments were already in the docket at the FCC arguing that radio's pattern of layoffs is a case for the status quo when it comes to ownership caps. [read more]
"Audio is going places where screens simply don't go." So declared Sounds Profitable's Tom Webster, as research from his firm finds audio podcast consumers more attentive, more trusting, and more likely to act on advertising than users of any other measured platform. [read more]
Country listeners want what's on the charts, and they're far more open to crossover artists than programmers have historically given them credit for. That's the headline finding from new research unveiled during Country Radio Broadcasters' latest CRS360 webinar. [read more]
NRG Media Lincoln's Froggy 98 (KFGE) and B107.3 (KBBK) turned a movie premiere into a community moment for its Toy Story 5 Toy Drive, buying out two movie theaters for listeners and collecting over a hundred toys for local charities from the attendees. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) The most powerful radio sellers are not the ones who talk the most about their station, ratings, package, or price. The most powerful radio sellers make the advertiser feel understood. That begins with a shift in focus: stop making sales about... [read more]
(Jeffrey Hedquist) The first thought that comes to mind is, “It can’t be done.” Often your client will give you an assignment and then tell you how to do it. “Okay I want to sell annuities, cranial surgery, or safe daycare services… oh, and I want it to be funny.” [read more]
Ahead of the holiday weekend, Meruelo Media's Los Angeles outlet Cali 93.9 (KLLI) has ditched its Latin rhythmic format in favor of bilingual Adult Hits. Meruelo had not issued a public announcement at press time, with no news about any potential changes in airstaff. [read more]
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield's Mountaineer Sports Properties have set new flagship affiliates for WVU football, basketball, and baseball. Starting with the 2026 football season, WVRC Media returns to the Mountaineer Sports Network for full coverage. [read more]
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It started as ten. Twenty-seven years later, Radio Ink is proud to honor more than seventy as the Most Influential Women in Radio, and the June issue makes one thing undeniably clear: women are not just part of radio's story. They are a cornerstone of what comes next. [read more]
A Miami dance music brand is making its first move outside South Florida. ANCO Media Group closed on a $1.4 million acquisition from Heftel Broadcasting Company, launching Revolution 99.7 (KHYZ) in Las Vegas as an extension of the Revolution Dance Network. [read more]
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The same week that programmers and air talent were cut across many iHeartMedia markets, reply comments were already in the docket at the FCC arguing that radio's pattern of layoffs is a case for the status quo when it comes to ownership caps.
"Audio is going places where screens simply don't go." So declared Sounds Profitable's Tom Webster, as research from his firm finds audio podcast consumers more attentive, more trusting, and more likely to act on advertising than users of any other measured platform.
Country listeners want what's on the charts, and they're far more open to crossover artists than programmers have historically given them credit for. That's the headline finding from new research unveiled during Country Radio Broadcasters' latest CRS360 webinar.
NRG Media Lincoln's Froggy 98 (KFGE) and B107.3 (KBBK) turned a movie premiere into a community moment for its Toy Story 5 Toy Drive, buying out two movie theaters for listeners and collecting over a hundred toys for local charities from the attendees.
(Loyd Ford) The most powerful radio sellers are not the ones who talk the most about their station, ratings, package, or price. The most powerful radio sellers make the advertiser feel understood. That begins with a shift in focus: stop making sales about...
(Jeffrey Hedquist) The first thought that comes to mind is, “It can’t be done.” Often your client will give you an assignment and then tell you how to do it. “Okay I want to sell annuities, cranial surgery, or safe daycare services… oh, and I want it to be funny.”
Ahead of the holiday weekend, Meruelo Media's Los Angeles outlet Cali 93.9 (KLLI) has ditched its Latin rhythmic format in favor of bilingual Adult Hits. Meruelo had not issued a public announcement at press time, with no news about any potential changes in airstaff.
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT.
West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield's Mountaineer Sports Properties have set new flagship affiliates for WVU football, basketball, and baseball. Starting with the 2026 football season, WVRC Media returns to the Mountaineer Sports Network for full coverage.
It started as ten. Twenty-seven years later, Radio Ink is proud to honor more than seventy as the Most Influential Women in Radio, and the June issue makes one thing undeniably clear: women are not just part of radio's story. They are a cornerstone of what comes next.
A Miami dance music brand is making its first move outside South Florida. ANCO Media Group closed on a $1.4 million acquisition from Heftel Broadcasting Company, launching Revolution 99.7 (KHYZ) in Las Vegas as an extension of the Revolution Dance Network.
