After a more subdued Q4 2025 earnings call following his return from medical leave, Saga CEO Chris Forgy was fired up and firing back at his "broadcast brethren," using the company's Q1 report to position Saga's strategy against the grain of industry trends. [read more]
In this month's Radio Ink Magazine, how Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo built a coast-to-coast bilingual movement, the 2026 Medallas de Cortez finalists, the mental health toll of radio's vanishing manager role, and the World Cup revenue opportunity radio can't afford to miss. [read more]
Home Depot and Lowe's didn't become top national radio advertisers by accident. New research and analysis from Audacy makes the case for why the home improvement category and radio are a natural fit and why digital channels aren't keeping up. [read more]
Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume. [read more]
(Randy Lane) Jeff Bezos is the latest high-profile believer in The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life. The core philosophy of the book and podcast is to use the early, undisturbed hours to cultivate personal growth, leading to long-term success and elite performance. [read more]
(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify. [read more]
Beasley Media Group has partnered with Michigan Black Business Alliance, bringing the non-profit’s mission of advocating for meaningful policy, closing the racial wealth gap, and elevating Southeast Michigan’s Black-owned businesses to its three Detroit stations. [read more]
Jim Ballas has spent three years building up audio's seat at the attribution table, expanding the tools advertisers use to prove radio's value across a crowded media mix. Now Magellan AI is promoting him to President of Measurement at the audio analytics platform. [read more]
Audacy Seattle's 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) is moving on after the end of The Morning Wolfpack with Ellen & Aaron, welcoming back former Wolf air-talent Ellen Tailor alongside Cascade Country host and touring musician Aaron Crawford. [read more]
American Public Media has named Kimberly Adams the next host of its flagship weekday program, Marketplace Morning Report, with Adams stepping into the role on June 8. Adams currently serves as Senior Washington Correspondent for the show. [read more]
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In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past features KYW in Philadelphia at its former Independence Mall East studios, circa the 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured in Radio Ink. [read more]
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After a more subdued Q4 2025 earnings call following his return from medical leave, Saga CEO Chris Forgy was fired up and firing back at his "broadcast brethren," using the company's Q1 report to position Saga's strategy against the grain of industry trends.
In this month's Radio Ink Magazine, how Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo built a coast-to-coast bilingual movement, the 2026 Medallas de Cortez finalists, the mental health toll of radio's vanishing manager role, and the World Cup revenue opportunity radio can't afford to miss.
Home Depot and Lowe's didn't become top national radio advertisers by accident. New research and analysis from Audacy makes the case for why the home improvement category and radio are a natural fit and why digital channels aren't keeping up.
Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume.
(Randy Lane) Jeff Bezos is the latest high-profile believer in The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life. The core philosophy of the book and podcast is to use the early, undisturbed hours to cultivate personal growth, leading to long-term success and elite performance.
(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify.
Beasley Media Group has partnered with Michigan Black Business Alliance, bringing the non-profit’s mission of advocating for meaningful policy, closing the racial wealth gap, and elevating Southeast Michigan’s Black-owned businesses to its three Detroit stations.
Jim Ballas has spent three years building up audio's seat at the attribution table, expanding the tools advertisers use to prove radio's value across a crowded media mix. Now Magellan AI is promoting him to President of Measurement at the audio analytics platform.
Audacy Seattle's 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) is moving on after the end of The Morning Wolfpack with Ellen & Aaron, welcoming back former Wolf air-talent Ellen Tailor alongside Cascade Country host and touring musician Aaron Crawford.
American Public Media has named Kimberly Adams the next host of its flagship weekday program, Marketplace Morning Report, with Adams stepping into the role on June 8. Adams currently serves as Senior Washington Correspondent for the show.
In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update. 
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past features KYW in Philadelphia at its former Independence Mall East studios, circa the 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to
