While more technological trade groups are coming out in opposition to the AM For Every Vehicle Act, which would mandate AM radio in all future cars, former FEMA administrator Michael Brown penned a passionate letter in support of the act. [read more]
After the brutal September attack that left Audacy Detroit News/Talk WWJ-AM anchor Jim Matthews dead, the fate of the man accused of his murder has been decided. Presiding Judge James Biernat referred to Arthur Williamson as the “embodiment of evil.” [read more]
If you have 30 minutes, you can learn Jeffrey Hedquist's copywriting secrets when Radio Ink presents “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar will tap into your storytelling side to make money for your clients and yourself - now on a new day. [read more]
One day after Meta threatened to pull all news from Facebook and Instagram if it is signed into law, the California Assembly voted 46-6 vote in favor of the California Journalism Preservation Act. The CJPA would require major tech companies to pay journalists a usage fee. [read more]
It’s the age-old question: "How many ads must I run? How many week/months must my advertising schedule continue?" Radio sellers bump up against these questions on a daily basis. As it turns out, both were already answered in 1885. [read more]
(By Marc Greenspan) How does an advertiser pick the right radio station for their ad campaign in today’s media landscape? You will get different answers depending on who you ask. How can you improve your chances of being picked? [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Are you tenacious? Good media reps must have some level of tenacity. They can’t give up easily. But how many times have we called on a prospect, once, twice, maybe three times, and then thrown in the towel? [read more]
(By Mike McVay) The Radio Ink 40 Most Powerful People in Radio issue is a little more than a month away. That realization led me to think about commonalities among successfully programmed radio stations and to share 40 Tips to Program a Great Radio Station. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Everyone you know at work wants to win. Take my word for it. Don’t take my word for it. It’s true. In our country, we celebrate victory, success, and reaching the top. In sales, winning isn’t about who you can convince to buy. [read more]
(By Randy Lane and Jason Goodman) Imagine Spotify came first. Then imagine radio recently entered the media arena as a competitor. Spotify would consider radio a huge threat because they couldn’t connect emotionally with listeners, provide companionship or be local. [read more]
Audacy San Francisco has relaunched legacy Bay Area alternative station Live 105 (KITS). The station was known as Live 105 from 1986 to 2017, before changing to ALT 105.3 and then 105.3 Dave FM. KITS will now feature music from all eras of its history. [read more]
Dana Cortez, host of the Skyview Networks syndicated Dana Cortez Show, has been named the recipient of the 8th annual Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Airblazer Award. MIW will present the award during Morning Show Boot Camp. [read more]
On July 1, Chase McCabe will become the new Director of Operations and Sports Programming at Cromwell Media Nashville. McCabe has been the PD/Brand Manager of 102.5/106.3 The Game (WPRT) and 94.9 The Fan (WBUZ-HD3) since January 2022. [read more]
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Almost a half-century after co-founding Radio Bilingüe in Fresno, CA, Hugo Morales is the first Mexican-Indigenous recipient of an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, receiving the award alongside Tom Hanks and biochemist Katalin Karikó. [read more]
Audacy Phoenix's BIG 94.5 (KOOL-FM) has a new morning man. The company announced that J.D. has launched J.D. in the Morning! on weekdays starting Monday, June 5. J.D., known off-air as JD Whitfield, moves after eight years at Audacy Boston. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
Employees at Spotify's podcast studios, including Parcast and Gimlet Media, are concerned about the lack of budgets and rumors of potential layoffs. Executives have not yet provided budgets for the year, hindering the approval of new shows. [read more]
The Aarthi and Sriram Show, an interview series hosted by tech executives and investors Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan, has secured a deal with iHeartPodcasts. The show got its start on the Clubhouse app during lockdown. [read more]
New Hampshire Public Radio is releasing a new investigative podcast series called The 13th Step on June 6. The seven-part series focuses on the culture of sexual misconduct within the addiction treatment and recovery world. [read more]
Audacy has introduced a new weekly podcast called The PBP: Voices of Baseball, which focuses on the art of baseball play-by-play. Hosted by Matt Spiegel of Chicago's 670 The Score (WSCR-AM), [read more]
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While more technological trade groups are coming out in opposition to the AM For Every Vehicle Act, which would mandate AM radio in all future cars, former FEMA administrator Michael Brown penned a passionate letter in support of the act.
After the brutal September attack that left Audacy Detroit News/Talk WWJ-AM anchor Jim Matthews dead, the fate of the man accused of his murder has been decided. Presiding Judge James Biernat referred to Arthur Williamson as the “embodiment of evil.”
If you have 30 minutes, you can learn Jeffrey Hedquist's copywriting secrets when Radio Ink presents “The 60-Second Copywriter.” This free webinar will tap into your storytelling side to make money for your clients and yourself - now on a new day.
One day after Meta threatened to pull all news from Facebook and Instagram if it is signed into law, the California Assembly voted 46-6 vote in favor of the California Journalism Preservation Act. The CJPA would require major tech companies to pay journalists a usage fee.
It’s the age-old question: "How many ads must I run? How many week/months must my advertising schedule continue?" Radio sellers bump up against these questions on a daily basis. As it turns out, both were already answered in 1885.
(By Marc Greenspan) How does an advertiser pick the right radio station for their ad campaign in today’s media landscape? You will get different answers depending on who you ask. How can you improve your chances of being picked?
(By Rick Fink) Are you tenacious? Good media reps must have some level of tenacity. They can’t give up easily. But how many times have we called on a prospect, once, twice, maybe three times, and then thrown in the towel?
(By Mike McVay) The Radio Ink 40 Most Powerful People in Radio issue is a little more than a month away. That realization led me to think about commonalities among successfully programmed radio stations and to share 40 Tips to Program a Great Radio Station.
(By Loyd Ford) Everyone you know at work wants to win. Take my word for it. Don’t take my word for it. It’s true. In our country, we celebrate victory, success, and reaching the top. In sales, winning isn’t about who you can convince to buy.
(By Randy Lane and Jason Goodman) Imagine Spotify came first. Then imagine radio recently entered the media arena as a competitor. Spotify would consider radio a huge threat because they couldn’t connect emotionally with listeners, provide companionship or be local.
Audacy San Francisco has relaunched legacy Bay Area alternative station Live 105 (KITS). The station was known as Live 105 from 1986 to 2017, before changing to ALT 105.3 and then 105.3 Dave FM. KITS will now feature music from all eras of its history.
Dana Cortez, host of the Skyview Networks syndicated Dana Cortez Show, has been named the recipient of the 8th annual Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Airblazer Award. MIW will present the award during Morning Show Boot Camp.
On July 1, Chase McCabe will become the new Director of Operations and Sports Programming at Cromwell Media Nashville. McCabe has been the PD/Brand Manager of 102.5/106.3 The Game (WPRT) and 94.9 The Fan (WBUZ-HD3) since January 2022.
Almost a half-century after co-founding Radio Bilingüe in Fresno, CA, Hugo Morales is the first Mexican-Indigenous recipient of an honorary doctorate from Harvard University, receiving the award alongside Tom Hanks and biochemist Katalin Karikó.
Audacy Phoenix's BIG 94.5 (KOOL-FM) has a new morning man. The company announced that J.D. has launched J.D. in the Morning! on weekdays starting Monday, June 5. J.D., known off-air as JD Whitfield, moves after eight years at Audacy Boston.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
Employees at Spotify's podcast studios, including Parcast and Gimlet Media, are concerned about the lack of budgets and rumors of potential layoffs. Executives have not yet provided budgets for the year, hindering the approval of new shows.
The Aarthi and Sriram Show, an interview series hosted by tech executives and investors Aarthi Ramamurthy and Sriram Krishnan, has secured a deal with iHeartPodcasts. The show got its start on the Clubhouse app during lockdown.
New Hampshire Public Radio is releasing a new investigative podcast series called The 13th Step on June 6. The seven-part series focuses on the culture of sexual misconduct within the addiction treatment and recovery world.
Audacy has introduced a new weekly podcast called The PBP: Voices of Baseball, which focuses on the art of baseball play-by-play. Hosted by Matt Spiegel of Chicago's 670 The Score (WSCR-AM), 
