Leading up to NAB Show 2026, Radio Ink continues our special series of conversations with some of radio's biggest innovators. Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes is heading to Vegas with a measured read: disruption is real, but so is the opportunity. [read more]
A federal bankruptcy judge has confirmed Cumulus Media's prepackaged reorganization plan, clearing the Atlanta-based radio group to restructure roughly $660 million in debt and emerge as a private company with Mary Berner remaining in the CEO role. [read more]
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has revealed its 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts class, headlined by one of television's most beloved fictional radio hosts alongside some of the radio industry's real-life legends. [read more]
Townsquare Media is extending the "white-label" division of its digital business arm to a digital advertising partnership with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, expanding its Media Partnerships division into the Denver market through KSE’s radio assets. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) “I want my listeners to feel like I’m right there in their cubicle having a real conversation,” Cherise Richards says. “Whether it’s on the air, the text line, or social media, I just try to be a bright spot in their day.” That mindset defines her work at Rubber City Radio's WQMX. [read more]
Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has served as a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the radio industry. Nominations are now open for 2026. [read more]
The RAB is sounding the last call for audio creatives to submit their work for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards. Friday, April 17, is the final deadline for radio pros and students to submit work across 17 categories plus Best of Show for the 35th annual contest. [read more]
The radio industry's next generation has a busy spring ahead. The Radio Advertising Bureau is dispatching more than 100 students to the BEA Spring Conference and NAB Show in Las Vegas while running three Media Career Academies across the country through June. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio's Airblazer Award goes to women redefining leadership in the industry, and this year, it's headed to Boston with Kennedy Elsey. The Karson & Kennedy co-host on Audacy's Mix 104.1 has been named the 11th recipient. [read more]
Three months after launching 94.9 The Zone (KZON-HD2) with an all-AI lineup, Zelus Media Group is bringing in a human. Mike O'Donnell, one of the architects of the original KZON in the 1990s and 2000s, has been named Station Manager of the Phoenix outlet. [read more]
Nate Lundy, President and CEO of Mile High Sports, is joining Audacy Denver's Sports Talk station The Bet 1430 (KAMP-AM) for weekday afternoons, bringing more than 16 years of Denver sports coverage and a broadcast career spanning over three decades. [read more]
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The San Francisco 49ers have entered into a multi-year partnership with Cumulus Media’s 104.5/680 The Sports Leader (KNBR-AM) in the Bay Area, continuing the duo's flagship deal of two decades. Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will continue to serve in the booth. [read more]
Broadcast workflow software provider vCreative has added Cloud AutoDub integrations with two of radio's most widely deployed automation systems. The technology's synthesis is now live with WideOrbit Aurora and RCS's ZettaCloud. [read more]
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Leading up to NAB Show 2026, Radio Ink continues our special series of conversations with some of radio's biggest innovators. Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes is heading to Vegas with a measured read: disruption is real, but so is the opportunity. 
A federal bankruptcy judge has confirmed Cumulus Media's prepackaged reorganization plan, clearing the Atlanta-based radio group to restructure roughly $660 million in debt and emerge as a private company with Mary Berner remaining in the CEO role.
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has revealed its 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts class, headlined by one of television's most beloved fictional radio hosts alongside some of the radio industry's real-life legends.
Townsquare Media is extending the "white-label" division of its digital business arm to a digital advertising partnership with Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, expanding its Media Partnerships division into the Denver market through KSE’s radio assets.
(Charese Frugé) “I want my listeners to feel like I’m right there in their cubicle having a real conversation,” Cherise Richards says. “Whether it’s on the air, the text line, or social media, I just try to be a bright spot in their day.” That mindset defines her work at Rubber City Radio's WQMX.
Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has served as a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the radio industry. Nominations are now open for 2026.
The RAB is sounding the last call for audio creatives to submit their work for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards. Friday, April 17, is the final deadline for radio pros and students to submit work across 17 categories plus Best of Show for the 35th annual contest.
The radio industry's next generation has a busy spring ahead. The Radio Advertising Bureau is dispatching more than 100 students to the BEA Spring Conference and NAB Show in Las Vegas while running three Media Career Academies across the country through June.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio's Airblazer Award goes to women redefining leadership in the industry, and this year, it's headed to Boston with Kennedy Elsey. The Karson & Kennedy co-host on Audacy's Mix 104.1 has been named the 11th recipient.
Three months after launching 94.9 The Zone (KZON-HD2) with an all-AI lineup, Zelus Media Group is bringing in a human. Mike O'Donnell, one of the architects of the original KZON in the 1990s and 2000s, has been named Station Manager of the Phoenix outlet.
Nate Lundy, President and CEO of Mile High Sports, is joining Audacy Denver's Sports Talk station The Bet 1430 (KAMP-AM) for weekday afternoons, bringing more than 16 years of Denver sports coverage and a broadcast career spanning over three decades.
The San Francisco 49ers have entered into a multi-year partnership with Cumulus Media’s 104.5/680 The Sports Leader (KNBR-AM) in the Bay Area, continuing the duo's flagship deal of two decades. Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will continue to serve in the booth.
Broadcast workflow software provider vCreative has added Cloud AutoDub integrations with two of radio's most widely deployed automation systems. The technology's synthesis is now live with WideOrbit Aurora and RCS's ZettaCloud.
