Radio Ink is counting down to NAB Show 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center by talking with Steve Newberry, CEO of Quu, President of Commonwealth Broadcasting, and former NAB Joint Board Chairman and EVP for Industry Affairs and Strategic Planning. [read more]
With less than two weeks left until tax day, tax preparation services are turning to radio advertising for its broad reach, diverse audience, and local impact to connect with clients. While this isn't new, data shows the tax prep/radio bond is only growing stronger. [read more]
After a year of financial uncertainty, radio ownership grew in the first quarter of 2024, according to FCC license records. Noncommercial FM numbers have soared in the past year, driven by aggressive buying from religious broadcasters. [read more]
With media creation and distribution rapidly evolving, particularly among Gen Z who are deeply immersed in digital platforms, how can radio recruit a demographic known for their digital nativity in a new world of increasingly democratized broadcasting? [read more]
As strong spring storms whipped across the United States this week, two West Virginia AM broadcast towers were toppled by beyond-gale-force winds reaching 90mph on Wednesday night. Both towers belong to WCHS, a news station serving the Charleston area. [read more]
The Radio Vendor Alliance is the latest radio coalition to embrace artificial intelligence through its latest member, Radio Content Pro. Radio Content Pro was unveiled in February by Tracy Johnson Media Group and WP Media. [read more]
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting Sunday, Radio Ink is launching the Radio Ink Radio Wrap, a curated digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week. [read more]
Milwaukee radio is getting a new midday voice. Brian Noonan will be joining Kristin Brey to co-host Spanning the State on Good Karma Brands' 620 WTMJ. Noonan is making the transition from evenings, where he has hosted WTMJ At Night since 2019. [read more]
Last week, on-air personality and political consultant Dan Parsons revealed he had been cut by NRG Media Lincoln's KLIN-AM after ten months as part of a "strategic shift" in programming. We now know who Parsons' weekday afternoon replacement will be. [read more]
New York Capital Region public broadcaster WEXT Radio is welcoming Laura Grant as its new midday host. The Upstate native has an extensive background in voiceover, audio production, and the performing arts. [read more]
Former Federal Trade Commission attorney Nandu Machiraju has joined the National Association of Broadcasters legal team as the new Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. [read more]
Radio personality Ron Brewer, known to South Florida listeners as "Young Ron," has passed away as confirmed by his longtime morning show partner Paul Castronovo. Brewer joined Castronovo at Ft. Lauderdale's WSHE in 1990 and had a career spanning four decades. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features C.J. Jones and Ronald "Buzz" Bowman at WCSC-AM in Charleston, SC. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR Natalie Knox, a longtime radio industry figure in Maine, lost her battle with cancer in June. Now, the company that Knox was a 50/50 owner of is selling the station. The buyer is very familiar with the FM — he's on-air and an active front-office leader.The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
Amid DoJ scrutiny over alleged power abuse in other areas, Apple could find itself in pay-for-play-type turmoil as the company tries to promote its podcast monetization program, which offers premium show subscriptions in exchange for a cut of the profits. [read more]
It was touted as a complementary expansion when Spotify added 15 hours of audiobook listening for US premium subscribers in November, but the free ride is over. Spotify is reportedly set to raise subscription prices $1 or $2 per month to offset the audiobook cost. [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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Radio Ink is counting down to NAB Show 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center by talking with Steve Newberry, CEO of Quu, President of Commonwealth Broadcasting, and former NAB Joint Board Chairman and EVP for Industry Affairs and Strategic Planning.
With less than two weeks left until tax day, tax preparation services are turning to radio advertising for its broad reach, diverse audience, and local impact to connect with clients. While this isn't new, data shows the tax prep/radio bond is only growing stronger.
After a year of financial uncertainty, radio ownership grew in the first quarter of 2024, according to FCC license records. Noncommercial FM numbers have soared in the past year, driven by aggressive buying from religious broadcasters.
With media creation and distribution rapidly evolving, particularly among Gen Z who are deeply immersed in digital platforms, how can radio recruit a demographic known for their digital nativity in a new world of increasingly democratized broadcasting?
As strong spring storms whipped across the United States this week, two West Virginia AM broadcast towers were toppled by beyond-gale-force winds reaching 90mph on Wednesday night. Both towers belong to WCHS, a news station serving the Charleston area.
The Radio Vendor Alliance is the latest radio coalition to embrace artificial intelligence through its latest member, Radio Content Pro. Radio Content Pro was unveiled in February by Tracy Johnson Media Group and WP Media.
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting Sunday, Radio Ink is launching the Radio Ink Radio Wrap, a curated digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week.
Milwaukee radio is getting a new midday voice. Brian Noonan will be joining Kristin Brey to co-host Spanning the State on Good Karma Brands' 620 WTMJ. Noonan is making the transition from evenings, where he has hosted WTMJ At Night since 2019.
Last week, on-air personality and political consultant Dan Parsons revealed he had been cut by NRG Media Lincoln's KLIN-AM after ten months as part of a "strategic shift" in programming. We now know who Parsons' weekday afternoon replacement will be.
New York Capital Region public broadcaster WEXT Radio is welcoming Laura Grant as its new midday host. The Upstate native has an extensive background in voiceover, audio production, and the performing arts.
Former Federal Trade Commission attorney Nandu Machiraju has joined the National Association of Broadcasters legal team as the new Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. 
Radio personality Ron Brewer, known to South Florida listeners as "Young Ron," has passed away as confirmed by his longtime morning show partner Paul Castronovo. Brewer joined Castronovo at Ft. Lauderdale's WSHE in 1990 and had a career spanning four decades.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features C.J. Jones and Ronald "Buzz" Bowman at WCSC-AM in Charleston, SC. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
Amid DoJ scrutiny over alleged power abuse in other areas, Apple could find itself in pay-for-play-type turmoil as the company tries to promote its podcast monetization program, which offers premium show subscriptions in exchange for a cut of the profits.
It was touted as a complementary expansion when Spotify added 15 hours of audiobook listening for US premium subscribers in November, but the free ride is over. Spotify is reportedly set to raise subscription prices $1 or $2 per month to offset the audiobook cost.
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 
