As partisan tempers flare in Washington, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel took an opportunity to urge unity in response to a barbed letter from Federal Election Commission head Sean Cooksey over potential political AI ad disclosure rules. [read more]
Salem Media Group has filed a lawsuit against Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company over claims of breach of contract. The dispute centers on the insurer's refusal to cover defamation claims linked to the documentary 2000 Mules, which Salem Media distributed. [read more]
Westwood One President and Cumulus Media EVP of Corporate Strategy & Development Collin Jones has been reelected as NAB Radio Board Chair. The 2024 Executive Committee elections were part of the NAB Board of Directors meeting, held from June 3 to 4. [read more]
Since September, the FCC has taken an extremely active role in radio, with rulings on AI, EEO, ownership caps, FM geotargeting, and the very definition of localism. Now the FCC's newest Commissioner, Anna Gomez, talks with Radio Ink as we celebrate Hispanic radio. [read more]
The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards highlighted the pinnacle of creativity in radio advertising for the year on Thursday night. The event, at SONY Hall in New York City, brought industry professionals together to celebrate outstanding achievements. [read more]
Local Radio Networks is logging its first all-talk format with the addition of Podcast Radio. Through this collaboration with Krantz Media Group, Podcast Radio content will be accessible from LRN via its distribution platform for affiliate stations' automation systems. [read more]
The Washington Mystics, in collaboration with Audacy, have announced a new partnership for the 2024 WNBA season to broadcast Mystics games live on The Team 980 (WTEM-AM), now the official flagship station for the team. [read more]
Radio Ink‘s Hispanic Radio Conference 2024 is back for two days of strategy, energy, and celebration of the power and people of Hispanic radio. From the Medallas De Cortez awards to can't-miss sessions from broadcasting's biggest names, here's what to expect: [read more]
Oregon Public Broadcasting has announced CNN Senior Vice President Rachel Smolkin as its new CEO. She succeeds Steve Bass, who announced his impending retirement last year. She will continue working at CNN until July and then transition to OPB by September. [read more]
101 WRIF Program Director Jade Springart has been elevated to Director of Rock Programming for Beasley Media Group’s Detroit cluster. In her expanded role, Springart will now also oversee Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX. [read more]
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day. [read more]
Paul Marshall is returning to Audacy Sacramento's 98 Rock (KRXQ) for a new weekday morning show starting June 24. Marshall previously served as the station's Music Director and afternoon drive host from 2001 to 2004. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Mike O'Brien at KLUC in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada in 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR SiriusXM is offering up a "LinkedIn Audio Event" with "expert insights on audio advertising that wins." It's the latest swipe at broadcast radio from SiriusXM, ahead of the 2024 Cannes Lions ad awards in France. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
With the success of The Schilling Show, Saga Communications Charlottesville's WINA-AM is giving Rob Schilling an extra hour on the air. Starting June 10, the show will air from noon until 2p, replacing the first hour of Markley, Van Camp, and Robbins. [read more]
SiriusXM has introduced a new political program in partnership with Mediaite.com on its bipartisan POTUS News/Talk channel. Hosted by Mediaite's Editor-in-Chief Aidan McLaughlin, Mediaite's Press Club will air every Saturday morning. [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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As partisan tempers flare in Washington, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel took an opportunity to urge unity in response to a barbed letter from Federal Election Commission head Sean Cooksey over potential political AI ad disclosure rules.
Salem Media Group has filed a lawsuit against Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company over claims of breach of contract. The dispute centers on the insurer's refusal to cover defamation claims linked to the documentary 2000 Mules, which Salem Media distributed.
Westwood One President and Cumulus Media EVP of Corporate Strategy & Development Collin Jones has been reelected as NAB Radio Board Chair. The 2024 Executive Committee elections were part of the NAB Board of Directors meeting, held from June 3 to 4.
Since September, the FCC has taken an extremely active role in radio, with rulings on AI, EEO, ownership caps, FM geotargeting, and the very definition of localism. Now the FCC's newest Commissioner, Anna Gomez, talks with Radio Ink as we celebrate Hispanic radio.
The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards highlighted the pinnacle of creativity in radio advertising for the year on Thursday night. The event, at SONY Hall in New York City, brought industry professionals together to celebrate outstanding achievements.
Local Radio Networks is logging its first all-talk format with the addition of Podcast Radio. Through this collaboration with Krantz Media Group, Podcast Radio content will be accessible from LRN via its distribution platform for affiliate stations' automation systems.
The Washington Mystics, in collaboration with Audacy, have announced a new partnership for the 2024 WNBA season to broadcast Mystics games live on The Team 980 (WTEM-AM), now the official flagship station for the team.
Radio Ink‘s Hispanic Radio Conference 2024 is back for two days of strategy, energy, and celebration of the power and people of Hispanic radio. From the Medallas De Cortez awards to can't-miss sessions from broadcasting's biggest names, here's what to expect:
Oregon Public Broadcasting has announced CNN Senior Vice President Rachel Smolkin as its new CEO. She succeeds Steve Bass, who announced his impending retirement last year. She will continue working at CNN until July and then transition to OPB by September.
101 WRIF Program Director Jade Springart has been elevated to Director of Rock Programming for Beasley Media Group’s Detroit cluster. In her expanded role, Springart will now also oversee Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX.
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day.
Paul Marshall is returning to Audacy Sacramento's 98 Rock (KRXQ) for a new weekday morning show starting June 24. Marshall previously served as the station's Music Director and afternoon drive host from 2001 to 2004.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Mike O'Brien at KLUC in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada in 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
With the success of The Schilling Show, Saga Communications Charlottesville's WINA-AM is giving Rob Schilling an extra hour on the air. Starting June 10, the show will air from noon until 2p, replacing the first hour of Markley, Van Camp, and Robbins.
SiriusXM has introduced a new political program in partnership with Mediaite.com on its bipartisan POTUS News/Talk channel. Hosted by Mediaite's Editor-in-Chief Aidan McLaughlin, Mediaite's Press Club will air every Saturday morning.
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 
