It is possibly the most famous radio promotion in history. And as WKRP General Manager Jeff Ziesmann tells Radio Ink: “Everyone, from the minute we signed on WKRP, has been demanding the return of the turkey drop. Now, they will have their wish.” [read more]
Radio Ink’s Season of Giving Tally is back for 2026, and the number to beat is $31.66 million. That is where the 2025 Tally closed, the largest charitable holiday total radio has recorded. The final count passed the previous record of $31.2 million set in 2019. [read more]
Twenty-one House Democrats are urging the Senate to preserve the FCC’s bipartisan structure, crediting Commissioner Anna Gomez with defending broadcasters’ editorial independence and calling for her renomination alongside any new Republican pick. [read more]
When the grid goes dark, Nic Anderson says the one voice still talking will be AM radio. In a Townhall op-ed, the NRB and Salem Media executive urges the Senate to give the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act floor time before automakers strip the band from more cars. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) You don’t need to wait for a new month, a better economy or a fresh list of leads. You can create your own momentum today by changing how you spend your time and what you bring to local business owners. Here are eight places to begin. [read more]
(Steve Allan) The Westwood One Audio Active Group blog recently analyzed in-car listening patterns before and after the arrival of Hurricane Isaias. They used the data from Xperi’s DTS AutoStage system. You can read the analysis via the link below. [read more]
During a three-day stay at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, myTalk 107.1 (KTMY) hosts and producers broadcast live while learning how to be gate agents, baggage handlers, and manage duty-free shops, and the effort paid off for four local charities. [read more]
A product builder whose résumé runs from Viacom to Hearst is taking charge of the public radio organization’s digital future. David Berzin will lead product and data strategy as Senior Vice President, including the infrastructure behind NPR’s product and Network tools. [read more]
Kris Valentine has been an Operations Manager, a morning host, and a Program Director, and now he adds General Manager. He returns to Hubbard Radio’s Alexandria and Wadena, MN stations in the new role, and the Kris & Chelsea Morning Show on KIK-FM 100.7 (KIKV) [read more]
For radio’s future, the time is now. Somewhere in your building is a young talent, programmer, seller, or digital creator whose results are already outpacing their years, and Radio Ink’s 2027 “30 And Under Superstars” list is the place to put their name forward. [read more]
Details Matter: Trust RBR+TVBR Vigilance or intimidation? FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says his recent warning targets only polls that were never real, not honest poll coverage. Commissioner Anna Gomez says she suspects “the threat itself” is the point. RBR+TVBR breaks down both arguments in its daily headlines email.SubscribeHERE!
The Crystal Radio Awards entry deadline has been extended to Friday, November 6, giving NAB radio member stations an extra week to showcase their outstanding community service. 50 finalists and 10 winners will be chosen and then honored in Washington, DC. [read more]
Loyd Ford, Chief Strategic Officer of Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works and Radio Ink columnist, is releasing his first sales book. The Snackable Sales Bible is written for salespeople and managers across industries, with a foreword from Chris Fleming. [read more]
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It is possibly the most famous radio promotion in history. And as WKRP General Manager Jeff Ziesmann tells Radio Ink: “Everyone, from the minute we signed on WKRP, has been demanding the return of the turkey drop. Now, they will have their wish.”
Radio Ink’s Season of Giving Tally is back for 2026, and the number to beat is $31.66 million. That is where the 2025 Tally closed, the largest charitable holiday total radio has recorded. The final count passed the previous record of $31.2 million set in 2019.
Twenty-one House Democrats are urging the Senate to preserve the FCC’s bipartisan structure, crediting Commissioner Anna Gomez with defending broadcasters’ editorial independence and calling for her renomination alongside any new Republican pick.
When the grid goes dark, Nic Anderson says the one voice still talking will be AM radio. In a Townhall op-ed, the NRB and Salem Media executive urges the Senate to give the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act floor time before automakers strip the band from more cars.
(Loyd Ford) You don’t need to wait for a new month, a better economy or a fresh list of leads. You can create your own momentum today by changing how you spend your time and what you bring to local business owners. Here are eight places to begin.
(Steve Allan) The Westwood One Audio Active Group blog recently analyzed in-car listening patterns before and after the arrival of Hurricane Isaias. They used the data from Xperi’s DTS AutoStage system. You can read the analysis via the link below.
During a three-day stay at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, myTalk 107.1 (KTMY) hosts and producers broadcast live while learning how to be gate agents, baggage handlers, and manage duty-free shops, and the effort paid off for four local charities.
A product builder whose résumé runs from Viacom to Hearst is taking charge of the public radio organization’s digital future. David Berzin will lead product and data strategy as Senior Vice President, including the infrastructure behind NPR’s product and Network tools.
Kris Valentine has been an Operations Manager, a morning host, and a Program Director, and now he adds General Manager. He returns to Hubbard Radio’s Alexandria and Wadena, MN stations in the new role, and the Kris & Chelsea Morning Show on KIK-FM 100.7 (KIKV)
For radio’s future, the time is now. Somewhere in your building is a young talent, programmer, seller, or digital creator whose results are already outpacing their years, and Radio Ink’s 2027 “30 And Under Superstars” list is the place to put their name forward.
The Crystal Radio Awards entry deadline has been extended to Friday, November 6, giving NAB radio member stations an extra week to showcase their outstanding community service. 50 finalists and 10 winners will be chosen and then honored in Washington, DC.
Loyd Ford, Chief Strategic Officer of Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works and Radio Ink columnist, is releasing his first sales book. The Snackable Sales Bible is written for salespeople and managers across industries, with a foreword from Chris Fleming.
