After months of rumors, BMI has confirmed it is being acquired by investment firm New Mountain Capital, LLC. Mike O'Neill will sustain his leadership role as BMI's President & CEO post-sale as New Mountain lays down a new business strategy. [read more]
As radio and advertisers head into an uncertain holiday shopping season, Klaviyo and Qualtrics have released their joint 2023 Consumer Spending Report with demographics and categories for traditional radio and digital audio to capitalize on. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the submission window for the prestigious 2024 Crystal Radio Awards. The Crystals will again honor ten exemplary stations that have demonstrated a profound commitment to their local communities. [read more]
As 2023 begins its final descent into the holidays, there's a lot to be thankful for in radio this year. As we all step away to enjoy time with family, friends, football, and food, Radio Ink will also take a brief pause. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) My first Canadian client was Newcap in Edmonton and Ottawa in 2005. It was an eye-opening experience from the very first day and reminded me that I still had a lot to learn about Marketing. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) I may have some faults, but a lack of energy is certainly not one of them. I’ve had many people ask me, “Are you always like this?” YES! When people ask why, I tell them, "Because I don’t know." [read more]
(By Rick Fink) The original thought for ENS on Sales this week was to simply say “thank you” and wish you and yours a happy, healthy, safe, and festive Thanksgiving holiday. But, after reading some Roy Williams, I’m taking a different path. [read more]
In three days, Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor of Hubbard Broadcasting West Palm Beach's New Country 103.1 (WIRK) were able to collect enough food and cash donations to provide more than 110,000 meals for Palm Beach Harvest. [read more]
Saga Communications-owned Cascade Radio Group's 92.9 KISM in Bellingham, WA, gathered over 14,000 toilet paper rolls for the Skagit Friendship House. The morning duo of Brad & John collected $20,000 worth of the white gold. [read more]
Audacy Scranton's Froggy 101 (WGGY) teamed up with Valhalla Veterans Services and Bread Basket of Northeastern Pennsylvania for the "Thanks for Giving Food Drive." The two-day event raised enough food to sustain veterans and their families until June. [read more]
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window is now open for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list. [read more]
Jill Melancon, known on-air as Jill Nelson, is returning to 99X (WNNX) at Cumulus Media Atlanta. Melancon, who worked at the Alternative station from 1992 until 2008, will host evenings and weekends starting November 27th. [read more]
From passenger displays to video games, what does 2024 hold for the radio dashboard? Join Joe D'Angelo, SVP of Broadcast Radio and Digital Audio at Xperi, in conversation with Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats on Thursday, November 30. [read more]
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Spotify's "secret" deal with Google to skirt the usual 15% fee charged by the tech giant on all Android-based payments was outed in court this week. This arrangement was revealed during the ongoing Epic v. Google trial by Google’s head of global partnerships. [read more]
After Uruguay's Parliament amended the country's copyright law to require "equitable remuneration" for artists, Spotify has announced it will phase out service to the country starting January 1, with a complete shutdown by February. [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]
Benztown has released two fresh episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by company President Dave “Chachi” Denes. The latest episodes feature syndicated host Edgar “ShoBoy” Sotelo and Heather Cohen, President of The Weiss Agency. [read more]
CNN Audio has announced the return of All There Is with Anderson Cooper for a second season starting November 29. The series, which Cooper initiated while processing the loss of his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, will continue to explore the theme of grief. [read more]
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After months of rumors, BMI has confirmed it is being acquired by investment firm New Mountain Capital, LLC. Mike O'Neill will sustain his leadership role as BMI's President & CEO post-sale as New Mountain lays down a new business strategy.
As radio and advertisers head into an uncertain holiday shopping season, Klaviyo and Qualtrics have released their joint 2023 Consumer Spending Report with demographics and categories for traditional radio and digital audio to capitalize on.
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced the submission window for the prestigious 2024 Crystal Radio Awards. The Crystals will again honor ten exemplary stations that have demonstrated a profound commitment to their local communities.
As 2023 begins its final descent into the holidays, there's a lot to be thankful for in radio this year. As we all step away to enjoy time with family, friends, football, and food, Radio Ink will also take a brief pause.
(By Paige Nienaber) My first Canadian client was Newcap in Edmonton and Ottawa in 2005. It was an eye-opening experience from the very first day and reminded me that I still had a lot to learn about Marketing.
(By Chris Stonick) I may have some faults, but a lack of energy is certainly not one of them. I’ve had many people ask me, “Are you always like this?” YES! When people ask why, I tell them, "Because I don’t know."
(By Rick Fink) The original thought for ENS on Sales this week was to simply say “thank you” and wish you and yours a happy, healthy, safe, and festive Thanksgiving holiday. But, after reading some Roy Williams, I’m taking a different path.
In three days, Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor of Hubbard Broadcasting West Palm Beach's New Country 103.1 (WIRK) were able to collect enough food and cash donations to provide more than 110,000 meals for Palm Beach Harvest.
Saga Communications-owned Cascade Radio Group's 92.9 KISM in Bellingham, WA, gathered over 14,000 toilet paper rolls for the Skagit Friendship House. The morning duo of Brad & John collected $20,000 worth of the white gold.
Audacy Scranton's Froggy 101 (WGGY) teamed up with Valhalla Veterans Services and Bread Basket of Northeastern Pennsylvania for the "Thanks for Giving Food Drive." The two-day event raised enough food to sustain veterans and their families until June.
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window is now open for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list.
Jill Melancon, known on-air as Jill Nelson, is returning to 99X (WNNX) at Cumulus Media Atlanta. Melancon, who worked at the Alternative station from 1992 until 2008, will host evenings and weekends starting November 27th.
From passenger displays to video games, what does 2024 hold for the radio dashboard? Join Joe D'Angelo, SVP of Broadcast Radio and Digital Audio at Xperi, in conversation with Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats on Thursday, November 30.
Spotify's "secret" deal with Google to skirt the usual 15% fee charged by the tech giant on all Android-based payments was outed in court this week. This arrangement was revealed during the ongoing Epic v. Google trial by Google’s head of global partnerships.
After Uruguay's Parliament amended the country's copyright law to require "equitable remuneration" for artists, Spotify has announced it will phase out service to the country starting January 1, with a complete shutdown by February.
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 
Benztown has released two fresh episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by company President Dave “Chachi” Denes. The latest episodes feature syndicated host Edgar “ShoBoy” Sotelo and Heather Cohen, President of The Weiss Agency.
CNN Audio has announced the return of All There Is with Anderson Cooper for a second season starting November 29. The series, which Cooper initiated while processing the loss of his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, will continue to explore the theme of grief.
