More radio broadcast groups of all sizes are pressing the FCC to dismantle local ownership caps, arguing that rules built for a pre-digital era now leave broadcast radio structurally disadvantaged against tech platforms that face no limits on scale or market concentration. [read more]
Success in radio starts with titles and markets. But time changes the scorecard. Radio Ink's 2026 African American Future Leaders reveal how their definitions evolved—from chasing validation to building legacy, from individual wins to pulling up chairs for others. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards, opening its annual call for submissions recognizing the public service work of local radio and television stations. [read more]
Even as subscription fatigue grows across the US, consumers continue choosing ad-free video streaming in overwhelming numbers. For brands trying to reach these viewers on their home screens, the solution may not be video at all. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) Abby Murphy didn’t set out to work in radio. In fact, she almost left media altogether before she ever found it. While studying news at the University of Florida, Murphy was just weeks away from changing her major, discouraged by how heavy and bleak the work felt. [read more]
(Kathleen Miller Fink) In rural America, questions like "Is the trip worth the fuel, the time, and the weather?" quietly shape buying behavior in ways that aren’t always visible on a media plan - and they help explain why radio continues to play such a critical role in reaching rural consumers. [read more]
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation will again serve as presenting sponsor of the 2026 Broadcast Education Association Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase, marking its second consecutive year in the role at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. [read more]
Cumulus Media has entered a partnership with Eon Media aimed at building and monetizing AI-enabled audio tools that expand how listeners find, engage with, and access content across Cumulus’s broadcast stations and digital properties nationwide. [read more]
After the frequency's auction and sale became one of the most closely followed radio transactions of 2025, St. Louis's 88.1 FM is now WorshipOne as Gateway Creative Broadcasting activates the signal formerly known as KDHX under new call letters KLJT. [read more]
StreamGuys has named Dara Kalvort Vice President of Digital Sales & Strategy and promoted Eduardo Martinez to Executive Vice President of Technology as the company moves to expand its digital audio advertising and technology operations. [read more]
Audacy San Diego's 103.7 KSON has promoted Jessica Chenoweth to Music Director, beginning February 2. Chenoweth will oversee music strategy while continuing to serve as Executive Producer for the John and Tammy San Diego's Morning Show. [read more]
Insights Beyond The Press Release - Get RBR+TVBR One year after merging operations with "Rise FM," a large Ohio-wide Christian broadcast ministry is formally purchasing that entity's five FMs and three FM translators. You'll learn more in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.Get itHERE!
A familiar voice to many Atlanta listeners is coming back to Cumulus Media's Q99.7 (WWWQ). Beginning January 26, Kristin Klingshirn will take afternoons on the station, marking her full-time radio return after the conclusion of The Bert Show in October. [read more]
The Center for Sales Strategy has announced its 2025 Talent Superhero Award recipients, with radio and local media leaders making up the majority of this year’s honorees who are shaping the industry’s next generation of talent through recruiting, coaching, and retention. [read more]
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More radio broadcast groups of all sizes are pressing the FCC to dismantle local ownership caps, arguing that rules built for a pre-digital era now leave broadcast radio structurally disadvantaged against tech platforms that face no limits on scale or market concentration.
Success in radio starts with titles and markets. But time changes the scorecard. Radio Ink's 2026 African American Future Leaders reveal how their definitions evolved—from chasing validation to building legacy, from individual wins to pulling up chairs for others.
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is now accepting entries for the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards, opening its annual call for submissions recognizing the public service work of local radio and television stations.
Even as subscription fatigue grows across the US, consumers continue choosing ad-free video streaming in overwhelming numbers. For brands trying to reach these viewers on their home screens, the solution may not be video at all.
(Charese Frugé) Abby Murphy didn’t set out to work in radio. In fact, she almost left media altogether before she ever found it. While studying news at the University of Florida, Murphy was just weeks away from changing her major, discouraged by how heavy and bleak the work felt.
(Kathleen Miller Fink) In rural America, questions like "Is the trip worth the fuel, the time, and the weather?" quietly shape buying behavior in ways that aren’t always visible on a media plan - and they help explain why radio continues to play such a critical role in reaching rural consumers.
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation will again serve as presenting sponsor of the 2026 Broadcast Education Association Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase, marking its second consecutive year in the role at the NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Cumulus Media has entered a partnership with Eon Media aimed at building and monetizing AI-enabled audio tools that expand how listeners find, engage with, and access content across Cumulus’s broadcast stations and digital properties nationwide.
After the frequency's auction and sale became one of the most closely followed radio transactions of 2025, St. Louis's 88.1 FM is now WorshipOne as Gateway Creative Broadcasting activates the signal formerly known as KDHX under new call letters KLJT. 
StreamGuys has named Dara Kalvort Vice President of Digital Sales & Strategy and promoted Eduardo Martinez to Executive Vice President of Technology as the company moves to expand its digital audio advertising and technology operations.
Audacy San Diego's 103.7 KSON has promoted Jessica Chenoweth to Music Director, beginning February 2. Chenoweth will oversee music strategy while continuing to serve as Executive Producer for the John and Tammy San Diego's Morning Show.
A familiar voice to many Atlanta listeners is coming back to Cumulus Media's Q99.7 (WWWQ). Beginning January 26, Kristin Klingshirn will take afternoons on the station, marking her full-time radio return after the conclusion of The Bert Show in October.
The Center for Sales Strategy has announced its 2025 Talent Superhero Award recipients, with radio and local media leaders making up the majority of this year’s honorees who are shaping the industry’s next generation of talent through recruiting, coaching, and retention.
