As radio remains a favorite of American adults across generations, new data is showcasing how heavily AM/FM is consumed, even among the heaviest TV and internet users. However, radio also plays a crucial role in reaching those less engaged with other media. [read more]
Even with the vast diversity of digital media options, audio platforms, particularly music streaming services, are demonstrating remarkable appeal. This is best displayed in the case of Spotify, which has the lowest churn rate of any major streaming platform. [read more]
Louisville Public Media is the latest public radio outlet to resort to layoffs in the wake of a significant budget deficit. LPM has cut six full-time and two part-time employees and is eliminating two unfilled positions as it cuts back its entire finances by around 10%. [read more]
Radio Ink‘s Hispanic Radio Conference 2024 is back for two days of strategy, energy, and celebration of the power and people of Hispanic radio. From the Medallas De Cortez awards to can't-miss sessions from broadcasting's biggest names, here's what to expect: [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) Although he passed from this earth several years ago, Les Boyle of ROI Media was one of my favorite nemeses when I managed stations. Shortly before he died, he shared some words of wisdom with me about sales. [read more]
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) At the end of your ad, the listener has hopefully fallen in love with your product or service or is interested enough to call you, visit your place of business, tell a friend, or go to your website. Here’s how you ensure that: [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Radio has changed over the last thirty years. Well, everything has changed. You already know. So we won’t spend time talking about smartphones, social media, and A.I. here today. We will go back to the essential question: [read more]
Saga Communications is officially the new owner of Neuhoff Media's Lafayette, IN cluster, as part of Neuhoff's total divestment of its radio division. The $5.3 million sale covers five stations and one FM translator as well as all digital assets. [read more]
Radio Ink has opened nominations for the Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it! [read more]
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) in Monmouth/Ocean, NJ celebrated the start of summer for a good cause. Hosted by Robby and Rochelle in the Morning, the 2024 Summer Blast Off raised $11,300 for The Maureen E Nolan Foundation. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is recognizing iconic syndicated air talent Delilah as the recipient of the 2024 MIW Airblazer Award. Since 2015, the Airblazer Award honors women who have made significant contributions to broadcasting and their communities. [read more]
Famed former radio executive Scott Ginsburg has passed away at his Dallas home at the age of 71. Ginsburg served as the CEO of Chancellor Media Corporation, which he built into the largest and highest-billing radio operator in the US. [read more]
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day. [read more]
Every Deal, Every Day With RBR+TVBR Friday marked the final day for a broadcast operation serving evangelical Hispanics in Memphis. That's because the Class D daytime-only AM operation and its all-important FM translator have been sold. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Longtime KDKA Newsradio (KDKA-AM) traffic reporter Kathy Berggren has retired after more than four decades on the air. She started her career watching for traffic from on top of the US Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh with a pair of binoculars. [read more]
The iHeartPodcasts writers' union could be walking out on America's largest podcast studio as contract negotiations stall. iHeartMedia has yet to finalize a deal with the 100-member unit, which unionized with the WGA East more than two years ago. [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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As radio remains a favorite of American adults across generations, new data is showcasing how heavily AM/FM is consumed, even among the heaviest TV and internet users. However, radio also plays a crucial role in reaching those less engaged with other media.
Even with the vast diversity of digital media options, audio platforms, particularly music streaming services, are demonstrating remarkable appeal. This is best displayed in the case of Spotify, which has the lowest churn rate of any major streaming platform.
Louisville Public Media is the latest public radio outlet to resort to layoffs in the wake of a significant budget deficit. LPM has cut six full-time and two part-time employees and is eliminating two unfilled positions as it cuts back its entire finances by around 10%.
Radio Ink‘s Hispanic Radio Conference 2024 is back for two days of strategy, energy, and celebration of the power and people of Hispanic radio. From the Medallas De Cortez awards to can't-miss sessions from broadcasting's biggest names, here's what to expect:
(By Pat Bryson) Although he passed from this earth several years ago, Les Boyle of ROI Media was one of my favorite nemeses when I managed stations. Shortly before he died, he shared some words of wisdom with me about sales. 
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) At the end of your ad, the listener has hopefully fallen in love with your product or service or is interested enough to call you, visit your place of business, tell a friend, or go to your website. Here’s how you ensure that:
(By Loyd Ford) Radio has changed over the last thirty years. Well, everything has changed. You already know. So we won’t spend time talking about smartphones, social media, and A.I. here today. We will go back to the essential question:
Saga Communications is officially the new owner of Neuhoff Media's Lafayette, IN cluster, as part of Neuhoff's total divestment of its radio division. The $5.3 million sale covers five stations and one FM translator as well as all digital assets.
Radio Ink has opened nominations for the Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it!
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) in Monmouth/Ocean, NJ celebrated the start of summer for a good cause. Hosted by Robby and Rochelle in the Morning, the 2024 Summer Blast Off raised $11,300 for The Maureen E Nolan Foundation.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is recognizing iconic syndicated air talent Delilah as the recipient of the 2024 MIW Airblazer Award. Since 2015, the Airblazer Award honors women who have made significant contributions to broadcasting and their communities.
Famed former radio executive Scott Ginsburg has passed away at his Dallas home at the age of 71. Ginsburg served as the CEO of Chancellor Media Corporation, which he built into the largest and highest-billing radio operator in the US.
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day.
Longtime KDKA Newsradio (KDKA-AM) traffic reporter Kathy Berggren has retired after more than four decades on the air. She started her career watching for traffic from on top of the US Steel Tower in downtown Pittsburgh with a pair of binoculars.
The iHeartPodcasts writers' union could be walking out on America's largest podcast studio as contract negotiations stall. iHeartMedia has yet to finalize a deal with the 100-member unit, which unionized with the WGA East more than two years ago.
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 
