As streaming options multiply and podcasts challenge the medium on new fronts, traditional radio still isn't going anywhere. AM/FM's weekly reach remains "stable and dominant," per new research from FMR/Eastlan National Radio Listening Survey. [read more]
(John Ostlund) Recently, the FCC encouraged radio stations to air “Pledge America” campaigns to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On the surface, none of this sounds objectionable. But government direction of speech is. [read more]
Nueva Network used its second annual upfront at Sony Hall to announce a strategic partnership with Latino Media Network, the acquisition of the Latino Podcast Awards, and two new digital products, all while celebrating the company's fifth anniversary. [read more]
After launching in January, MediaCo's Sigma Audio Networks has revealed its first major initiative: Alpha Woman, a bilingual English-Spanish radio and streaming network targeting multicultural US women, blending contemporary music and lifestyle programming. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) This is the time for us to support the military and their families. If you were working in ‘91, post 9/11, and ‘93, you remember that we did remarkable, heartfelt radio. We were relevant and compelling. Most important thing: don't get political. [read more]
(Josh Brown) Every election cycle, you hear the same conversations in radio station hallways and sales meetings: “Political just isn’t what it used to be.” There is some truth to all of that, but there’s another reality that often gets overlooked in many local campaigns. [read more]
Even with only half of its bondholders participating, SiriusXM has fully retired its $1 billion in 3.125% Senior Notes due 2026, completing a two-step refinancing that eliminates a major near-term maturity and extends the company's debt obligations for six years. [read more]
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
NuVoodoo will present results from a nationwide Country music research study at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on Friday, March 20, after testing more than 400 titles from the 1990s to current hits with 600 Country fans aged 18 to 49. [read more]
Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) is reuniting a familiar Philadelphia pairing as Sean Brace returns full-time to join Jon Marks for Middays with Marks, beginning March 9. The duo previously co-hosted The Jon & Sean Show from 2013 to 2015. [read more]
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The University of South Florida's WUSF Public Media has elevated three veteran staffers to the position of Senior Managing Director, restructuring leadership across content, operations, and membership for the Tampa Bay area's WUSF 89.7 and Classical WSMR. [read more]
Local Radio Networks has acquired Radio Workflow, folding the 700-client cloud-based traffic, billing, sales, and AI-powered production platform into an operation that already serves 875-plus affiliated stations across nineteen music formats. [read more]
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As streaming options multiply and podcasts challenge the medium on new fronts, traditional radio still isn't going anywhere. AM/FM's weekly reach remains "stable and dominant," per new research from FMR/Eastlan National Radio Listening Survey.
(John Ostlund) Recently, the FCC encouraged radio stations to air “Pledge America” campaigns to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On the surface, none of this sounds objectionable. But government direction of speech is.
Nueva Network used its second annual upfront at Sony Hall to announce a strategic partnership with Latino Media Network, the acquisition of the Latino Podcast Awards, and two new digital products, all while celebrating the company's fifth anniversary.
After launching in January, MediaCo's Sigma Audio Networks has revealed its first major initiative: Alpha Woman, a bilingual English-Spanish radio and streaming network targeting multicultural US women, blending contemporary music and lifestyle programming.
(Paige Nienaber) This is the time for us to support the military and their families. If you were working in ‘91, post 9/11, and ‘93, you remember that we did remarkable, heartfelt radio. We were relevant and compelling. Most important thing: don't get political. 
(Josh Brown) Every election cycle, you hear the same conversations in radio station hallways and sales meetings: “Political just isn’t what it used to be.” There is some truth to all of that, but there’s another reality that often gets overlooked in many local campaigns.
Even with only half of its bondholders participating, SiriusXM has fully retired its $1 billion in 3.125% Senior Notes due 2026, completing a two-step refinancing that eliminates a major near-term maturity and extends the company's debt obligations for six years.
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT.
NuVoodoo will present results from a nationwide Country music research study at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on Friday, March 20, after testing more than 400 titles from the 1990s to current hits with 600 Country fans aged 18 to 49.
Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) is reuniting a familiar Philadelphia pairing as Sean Brace returns full-time to join Jon Marks for Middays with Marks, beginning March 9. The duo previously co-hosted The Jon & Sean Show from 2013 to 2015.
The University of South Florida's WUSF Public Media has elevated three veteran staffers to the position of Senior Managing Director, restructuring leadership across content, operations, and membership for the Tampa Bay area's WUSF 89.7 and Classical WSMR.
Local Radio Networks has acquired Radio Workflow, folding the 700-client cloud-based traffic, billing, sales, and AI-powered production platform into an operation that already serves 875-plus affiliated stations across nineteen music formats.
