Three local public radio organizations locked in a legal clash with the Trump administration say the President's order cutting federal funds to NPR has left them fearful of punishment for maintaining ties to the organization, a claim the Department of Justice says is "unripe." [read more]
With 2026 days away, Radio Ink’s December issue celebrates optimism in action, from Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes’ belief in culture and creativity to the 30 & Under Superstars shaping radio’s next era with purpose, confidence, and connection across broadcast and digital. [read more]
Rising interest in home-equity borrowing is creating a high-power sales lane for radio. As lenders look to reach established homeowners, data shows AM/FM holds a unique edge in connecting banks, credit unions, and fintechs with qualified borrowers. [read more]
Even as overall revenue declined year-over-year, Spanish Broadcasting System more than doubled its third-quarter 2025 net income from 2024's Q3 results through aggressive expense reduction and the sale of its Puerto Rico television properties. [read more]
(Kathleen Miller Fink) A few weeks ago, I drove past a local manufacturing plant with a big banner stretched across the fence: “NOW HIRING - APPLY ONLINE.” Out here, those words hit differently. That’s why, even in 2025, radio remains one of rural America’s most powerful workforce tools. [read more]
(Randy Lane) Two people meet at the mailbox for the first time. They start a conversation, but it's unlikely they'll delve into personal matters like "my spouse is sleeping with the yoga teacher!" Instead, they gravitate toward a third topic: the mail. [read more]
Saga Communications' PNW Media Group raised $440,577 through the 2025 Feed the Need fundraiser to support food banks across Northwest Washington. Funds will assist hunger-relief agencies serving families in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties. [read more]
Davis Broadcasting’s WJZA Smooth Jazz 101/100 provided holiday meals to 200 Atlanta families on November 22. In partnership with Mabra Law and Georgia Power, each family received a turkey, potatoes, onions, collard greens, rolls, and a McDonald’s gift card. [read more]
Federated Media has promoted Kyle Guderian to Director of Operations for its Fort Wayne and South Bend clusters in Indiana. Guderian has served as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) in Fort Wayne and its counterpart, WRBR, in South Bend since 2019. [read more]
Urban One Charlotte is expanding the reach of WBT News Talk to a new 100,000-watt FM simulcast at 107.9. The move starts a game of musical chairs in the cluster that ends with two stations at new frequencies and another one gone for good. [read more]
iHeartMedia’s Mix 100.7 (WMTX) is bringing Miguel Fuller and Holly O’Connor back to the Tampa Bay area beginning January 5. The Miguel & Holly Show previously anchored mornings on Cox Media Group's Hot 101.5 before relocating to Charlotte, NC, in 2022. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR Digital multicast TV innovator Gary Cocola has also been a radio station licensee, and he's just sold a dormant FM translator in Fresno.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get itHERE!
BBC's music discovery program BBC Introducing is making its debut across the pond, with more than a little help from US college radio. The new collaboration will give student broadcasters an on-air role while offering independent artists an international outlet. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Scott Thompson featuring New Haven's 99-Rock. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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Three local public radio organizations locked in a legal clash with the Trump administration say the President's order cutting federal funds to NPR has left them fearful of punishment for maintaining ties to the organization, a claim the Department of Justice says is "unripe."
With 2026 days away, Radio Ink’s December issue celebrates optimism in action, from Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes’ belief in culture and creativity to the 30 & Under Superstars shaping radio’s next era with purpose, confidence, and connection across broadcast and digital.
Rising interest in home-equity borrowing is creating a high-power sales lane for radio. As lenders look to reach established homeowners, data shows AM/FM holds a unique edge in connecting banks, credit unions, and fintechs with qualified borrowers.
Even as overall revenue declined year-over-year, Spanish Broadcasting System more than doubled its third-quarter 2025 net income from 2024's Q3 results through aggressive expense reduction and the sale of its Puerto Rico television properties.
(Kathleen Miller Fink) A few weeks ago, I drove past a local manufacturing plant with a big banner stretched across the fence: “NOW HIRING - APPLY ONLINE.” Out here, those words hit differently. That’s why, even in 2025, radio remains one of rural America’s most powerful workforce tools.
(Randy Lane) Two people meet at the mailbox for the first time. They start a conversation, but it's unlikely they'll delve into personal matters like "my spouse is sleeping with the yoga teacher!" Instead, they gravitate toward a third topic: the mail.
Saga Communications' PNW Media Group raised $440,577 through the 2025 Feed the Need fundraiser to support food banks across Northwest Washington. Funds will assist hunger-relief agencies serving families in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties.
Davis Broadcasting’s WJZA Smooth Jazz 101/100 provided holiday meals to 200 Atlanta families on November 22. In partnership with Mabra Law and Georgia Power, each family received a turkey, potatoes, onions, collard greens, rolls, and a McDonald’s gift card.
Federated Media has promoted Kyle Guderian to Director of Operations for its Fort Wayne and South Bend clusters in Indiana. Guderian has served as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) in Fort Wayne and its counterpart, WRBR, in South Bend since 2019.
Urban One Charlotte is expanding the reach of WBT News Talk to a new 100,000-watt FM simulcast at 107.9. The move starts a game of musical chairs in the cluster that ends with two stations at new frequencies and another one gone for good.
iHeartMedia’s Mix 100.7 (WMTX) is bringing Miguel Fuller and Holly O’Connor back to the Tampa Bay area beginning January 5. The Miguel & Holly Show previously anchored mornings on Cox Media Group's Hot 101.5 before relocating to Charlotte, NC, in 2022.
BBC's music discovery program BBC Introducing is making its debut across the pond, with more than a little help from US college radio. The new collaboration will give student broadcasters an on-air role while offering independent artists an international outlet.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Scott Thompson featuring New Haven's 99-Rock. Send your Blast From The Past to 
