The credibility of the US media has seen a rebound, with radio leading the way as the most trusted source of news in the country. A Morning Consult survey found AM/FM trust has grown from 60% to 63% in the last four years, with podcasts having a massive surge. [read more]
Amid consumer unease about the role artificial intelligence will play in our society and media, can an AI-generated audio commercial surpass human production? A new Veritonic study may have the answer based on an audio campaign for Intel. [read more]
In 2023, the global advertising and marketing sector experienced a growth slowdown to 4%, however, a rebound is on the horizon for 2024 according to PQ Media. The firm's latest forecasts indicate a surge in growth to 7.7%, fueled by political advertising. [read more]
Hispanic broadcaster Entravision Communications delayed its Q4 2023 earnings call after a bombshell decision from Meta to end its Authorized Sales Partner program. This development could lead to a substantial impact on Entravision's revenue streams. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) When I got to Kiss 102 in Charlotte in July 1989 they were doing “The 102 Days Of Summer.” Ugh. And the competition was doing “The 108 Days Of Summer.” Double ugh. [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) Compare our industry to other entertainment. When was the last time you saw a great motion picture, television show, or play featuring one big-name star surrounded by a bunch of nobodies? [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) That is an outstanding idea! According to the American Trucking Association, currently, there are 90,000 open driver jobs in the country. By 2030. The shortage is projected to balloon to 160,000. [read more]
After a decade of operating without a permanent base, Florida's Radio St. Pete has finally established a physical studio. The nonprofit station has moved into a co-working center in downtown St. Petersburg, which will host the broadcast space for Sunshine 96.7. [read more]
iHeartMedia San Diego has appointed Mary Ayala as the new Program Director for its trio of AM stations. Ayala will steer the brands and content for Newsradio 600 (KOGO-AM), San Diego Sports 760 (KGB-AM), and The Patriot AM 1360 (KLSD-AM). [read more]
Cumulus Media Cincinnati has announced the addition of industry veteran Chris Elliott to its programming team for two stations. Elliott now assumes the Program Director mantle for Cat Country 94.1 (WNNF) and 92.5 The Fox (WOFX). [read more]
New York City radio personality Shelley Wade has renewed her contract to continue hosting afternoons with Audacy's 94.7 The Block (WXBK). The contract also includes Wade's upcoming Audacy podcast, The Goodness Factor, marking a digital expansion. [read more]
Cumulus Media Nashville's 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) will be hanging on to Buck Reising for years to come. The midday sports talk host signed a long-term contract extension enduring the continuation of The Buck Reising Show. He originally joined the station in 2021. [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]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR The broadcasting arm of Good Karma Brands has received FCC approval to modify the facilities of a Milwaukee AM station that years ago was home to WLUP and, before that, WCFL. Get details in RBR+TVBR - subscribeHERE.
New York radio personality Joey Reynolds faced a critical situation after falling headfirst onto the hardwood floor of his Manhattan apartment. The accident, on February 28, left him unconscious for over 20 hours until his landlord found him. [read more]
Spotify has introduced a new subscription tier tailored for audiobook enthusiasts. This latest addition allows subscribers to enjoy 15 hours of audiobook content from the streamer's catalog of over 200,000 titles for $9.99 per month. [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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The credibility of the US media has seen a rebound, with radio leading the way as the most trusted source of news in the country. A Morning Consult survey found AM/FM trust has grown from 60% to 63% in the last four years, with podcasts having a massive surge.
Amid consumer unease about the role artificial intelligence will play in our society and media, can an AI-generated audio commercial surpass human production? A new Veritonic study may have the answer based on an audio campaign for Intel.
In 2023, the global advertising and marketing sector experienced a growth slowdown to 4%, however, a rebound is on the horizon for 2024 according to PQ Media. The firm's latest forecasts indicate a surge in growth to 7.7%, fueled by political advertising.
Hispanic broadcaster Entravision Communications delayed its Q4 2023 earnings call after a bombshell decision from Meta to end its Authorized Sales Partner program. This development could lead to a substantial impact on Entravision's revenue streams.
(By Paige Nienaber) When I got to Kiss 102 in Charlotte in July 1989 they were doing “The 102 Days Of Summer.” Ugh. And the competition was doing “The 108 Days Of Summer.” Double ugh.
(By Jeff McHugh) Compare our industry to other entertainment. When was the last time you saw a great motion picture, television show, or play featuring one big-name star surrounded by a bunch of nobodies?
(By Chris Stonick) That is an outstanding idea! According to the American Trucking Association, currently, there are 90,000 open driver jobs in the country. By 2030. The shortage is projected to balloon to 160,000.
After a decade of operating without a permanent base, Florida's Radio St. Pete has finally established a physical studio. The nonprofit station has moved into a co-working center in downtown St. Petersburg, which will host the broadcast space for Sunshine 96.7.
iHeartMedia San Diego has appointed Mary Ayala as the new Program Director for its trio of AM stations. Ayala will steer the brands and content for Newsradio 600 (KOGO-AM), San Diego Sports 760 (KGB-AM), and The Patriot AM 1360 (KLSD-AM).
Cumulus Media Cincinnati has announced the addition of industry veteran Chris Elliott to its programming team for two stations. Elliott now assumes the Program Director mantle for Cat Country 94.1 (WNNF) and 92.5 The Fox (WOFX).
New York City radio personality Shelley Wade has renewed her contract to continue hosting afternoons with Audacy's 94.7 The Block (WXBK). The contract also includes Wade's upcoming Audacy podcast, The Goodness Factor, marking a digital expansion.
Cumulus Media Nashville's 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) will be hanging on to Buck Reising for years to come. The midday sports talk host signed a long-term contract extension enduring the continuation of The Buck Reising Show. He originally joined the station in 2021.
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.
New York radio personality Joey Reynolds faced a critical situation after falling headfirst onto the hardwood floor of his Manhattan apartment. The accident, on February 28, left him unconscious for over 20 hours until his landlord found him.
Spotify has introduced a new subscription tier tailored for audiobook enthusiasts. This latest addition allows subscribers to enjoy 15 hours of audiobook content from the streamer's catalog of over 200,000 titles for $9.99 per month.
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 
