Many in radio have surrendered to the notion that when the commercial break comes on, the listener tunes out - maybe to their own thoughts, maybe to another station entirely - but as it turns out, that's not the case at all according to a MARU/Matchbox survey. [read more]
As the company races to to regain favor with the Nasdaq stock market, Urban One has finally released its 2023 Q1 and Q2 earnings statements. The results? Radio advertising is the revenue leader, showing lots of life. [read more]
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau has issued a reminder to all licensees of all AM/FM radio stations to submit all required 2023 broadcast biennial ownership reports. [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]
(By John Shomby) With Thanksgiving coming up later this week, we are getting mentally ready for lots of food, family, and football. This is also a time when we, specifically, reflect on what - and who - we, as individuals, are thankful for. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) This Thanksgiving week, it’s important to take a step back and give thanks to the many individuals, internally and externally, that matter to your success. It’s likely you haven’t expressed the necessary gratitude to all who deserve it. [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) When I became a manager, I noticed something surprising in my contract negotiations with talent: men would ask for more almost every time, but most women would sign the same offer immediately, no questions asked. [read more]
In the last week before the official start of the holiday season, radio’s national advertisers are tweaking their strategies to capture the attentive ears of consumers. The week of November 13 saw overall spot plays among the top five at 204,600, per Media Monitors. [read more]
Saga Communications Hampton Roads' FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX) concluded their 27th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, raising enough donations to serve more than 756,000 meals. Donations were allocated to regional food banks based on the five collection sites. [read more]
Cox Media Group Atlanta's four stations, KISS 104.1 (WALR), 95.5 WSB (WSBB/WSB-AM), B98.5 (WSB), and 97.1 The River (WSRV), have gathered 4,478 pounds of food for the Atlanta Community Food Bank ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. [read more]
Cox Media Group Orlando's Spanish Hits Exitos 96.5 (WOEX) is welcoming Liliani Hernandez as their new midday host. Before joining WOEX, Hernandez co-hosted a nationally syndicated radio show and did middays at Univision’s Mix 98.3. [read more]
Carter Broadcast Group Kansas City's Hot 103 Jamz is introducing a new morning show. Hustle & Shyne in the Morning, hosted by Deona Hustle and Brian B. Shynin will debut on Monday, November 27. Shynin has led mornings on the station for the past year. [read more]
iHeartMedia Columbus has announced dual changes to its morning programming lineup for the cluster. WTVN-AM is adding Columbus Morning News, hosted by market veteran and PD Mike Elliott, while 93.3 The Bus (WODC) welcomes Brandon Boxer for The Boxer Show. [read more]
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Morro Bay, CA, community station KEBF-LPFM is in danger of being off air indefinitely after heavy winds from a recent storm toppled its radio tower. The station has concerns that the city of Morro Bay, which owns the tower, will not prioritize the project. [read more]
Delmarva Broadcasting Company's WDEL-AM in Wilmington, DE, has secured a four-year extension to its broadcasting deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. This will continue WDEL's live sports coverage alongside Philadelphia Eagles and Delaware high school games. [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]
Television personality and entrepreneur Kelly Rizzo is launching a new weekly podcast titled Comfort Food. The podcast is inspired by Rizzo's personal experience of loss following the death of her husband, Bob Saget, in January 2022. [read more]
PodcastOne has acquired exclusive sales and distribution rights for the podcast The Consult: The Real FBI Profilers. Created by retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley, this true crime podcast delves into the behavioral aspects of criminal activities. [read more]
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Many in radio have surrendered to the notion that when the commercial break comes on, the listener tunes out - maybe to their own thoughts, maybe to another station entirely - but as it turns out, that's not the case at all according to a MARU/Matchbox survey.
As the company races to to regain favor with the Nasdaq stock market, Urban One has finally released its 2023 Q1 and Q2 earnings statements. The results? Radio advertising is the revenue leader, showing lots of life.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau has issued a reminder to all licensees of all AM/FM radio stations to submit all required 2023 broadcast biennial ownership reports.
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.
(By John Shomby) With Thanksgiving coming up later this week, we are getting mentally ready for lots of food, family, and football. This is also a time when we, specifically, reflect on what - and who - we, as individuals, are thankful for.
(By Buzz Knight) This Thanksgiving week, it’s important to take a step back and give thanks to the many individuals, internally and externally, that matter to your success. It’s likely you haven’t expressed the necessary gratitude to all who deserve it.
(By Jeff McHugh) When I became a manager, I noticed something surprising in my contract negotiations with talent: men would ask for more almost every time, but most women would sign the same offer immediately, no questions asked.
In the last week before the official start of the holiday season, radio’s national advertisers are tweaking their strategies to capture the attentive ears of consumers. The week of November 13 saw overall spot plays among the top five at 204,600, per Media Monitors.
Saga Communications Hampton Roads' FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX) concluded their 27th Annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive, raising enough donations to serve more than 756,000 meals. Donations were allocated to regional food banks based on the five collection sites.
Cox Media Group Atlanta's four stations, KISS 104.1 (WALR), 95.5 WSB (WSBB/WSB-AM), B98.5 (WSB), and 97.1 The River (WSRV), have gathered 4,478 pounds of food for the Atlanta Community Food Bank ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Cox Media Group Orlando's Spanish Hits Exitos 96.5 (WOEX) is welcoming Liliani Hernandez as their new midday host. Before joining WOEX, Hernandez co-hosted a nationally syndicated radio show and did middays at Univision’s Mix 98.3.
Carter Broadcast Group Kansas City's Hot 103 Jamz is introducing a new morning show. Hustle & Shyne in the Morning, hosted by Deona Hustle and Brian B. Shynin will debut on Monday, November 27. Shynin has led mornings on the station for the past year.
iHeartMedia Columbus has announced dual changes to its morning programming lineup for the cluster. WTVN-AM is adding Columbus Morning News, hosted by market veteran and PD Mike Elliott, while 93.3 The Bus (WODC) welcomes Brandon Boxer for The Boxer Show.
Morro Bay, CA, community station KEBF-LPFM is in danger of being off air indefinitely after heavy winds from a recent storm toppled its radio tower. The station has concerns that the city of Morro Bay, which owns the tower, will not prioritize the project.
Delmarva Broadcasting Company's WDEL-AM in Wilmington, DE, has secured a four-year extension to its broadcasting deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. This will continue WDEL's live sports coverage alongside Philadelphia Eagles and Delaware high school games.
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 
Television personality and entrepreneur Kelly Rizzo is launching a new weekly podcast titled Comfort Food. The podcast is inspired by Rizzo's personal experience of loss following the death of her husband, Bob Saget, in January 2022.
PodcastOne has acquired exclusive sales and distribution rights for the podcast The Consult: The Real FBI Profilers. Created by retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley, this true crime podcast delves into the behavioral aspects of criminal activities.
