As online audio monthly listening hits an all-time high among US listeners, Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 will tackle digital platform strategy for stations, with practitioners covering content, distribution, and measurement for multicultural audiences. [read more]
It's a common sentiment that radio never gets its fair share of political advertising, but with 2026 political ad volume projected to grow roughly 20% over the 2022 midterm cycle, and nearly all of that money placed locally, AM/FM can still cash in on the season. [read more]
iHeartMedia has elevated Ann Marie Licata to lead its largest operating segment. Licata has been named CEO of iHeart's Multiplatform Group, which encompasses the company's 860-plus local broadcast radio stations Premiere Networks, TTWN, and data targeting products. [read more]
What began as a single New York City networking night in 2023 has grown into a coast-to-coast tour. The Broadcasters Foundation of America has given a first look at its 2026 Media Mixer series with a Los Angeles stop on April 23 at the Fox Studio Lot. [read more]
(Randy Lane) We coach a successful, long-running morning show that’s transitioning from two hosts to one. That raises an important question: How do you maintain a team's energy and dynamics when there’s only one voice? [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]
Salt Lake City radio has a familiar leader in a familiar home. Cumulus Media has appointed former iHeartMedia SLC Market President Joyce Wirthlin as VP and Market Manager for its own five-station portfolio in the market in what she calls a "significant full-circle moment." [read more]
Saga Communications has promoted Lisa Varner to VP/General Manager of its North Central Florida Media radio cluster, filling the role left by retiring GM Howard Tuuri. Tonya Asher joins the cluster from Gainesville’s Gray Media, where she was Director of Sales. [read more]
One is Executive Vice President of media brokerage firm Kalil & Co., the other is the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local. Both are now members of the National Association of Broadcasting Leadership Foundation’s Board of Directors. [read more]
The Radio Mercury Awards has given audio creatives a few extra days to make their case. The call for entries for the 2026 competition has been extended to April 17, giving radio pros and students additional time to submit work across 17 categories plus Best of Show. [read more]
Maryland native Candace Dold will join iHeartMedia Baltimore’s 93.1 WPOC, co-hosting the weekday Michael J & Candace In The Morning, teaming up with 2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee Michael J, replacing Bethany Linderman, who left the show in December. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know The Deal He’s largely known for his ownership of radio stations in Central New York. Now, Craig Fox has agreed to acquire a low-power TV station. Get the full story first bysigning up for this no-cost newsletterHERE!
Six months after rushing out emergency grants to keep public radio stations on the air, the Public Media Bridge Fund is shifting its focus from triage to transformation. Its first open call invites public media organizations to apply for support on collaboration projects. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Steve Fox at Rock 95 in Jacksonville, FL, in 1976. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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As online audio monthly listening hits an all-time high among US listeners, Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 will tackle digital platform strategy for stations, with practitioners covering content, distribution, and measurement for multicultural audiences.
It's a common sentiment that radio never gets its fair share of political advertising, but with 2026 political ad volume projected to grow roughly 20% over the 2022 midterm cycle, and nearly all of that money placed locally, AM/FM can still cash in on the season.
iHeartMedia has elevated Ann Marie Licata to lead its largest operating segment. Licata has been named CEO of iHeart's Multiplatform Group, which encompasses the company's 860-plus local broadcast radio stations Premiere Networks, TTWN, and data targeting products.
What began as a single New York City networking night in 2023 has grown into a coast-to-coast tour. The Broadcasters Foundation of America has given a first look at its 2026 Media Mixer series with a Los Angeles stop on April 23 at the Fox Studio Lot.
(Randy Lane) We coach a successful, long-running morning show that’s transitioning from two hosts to one. That raises an important question: How do you maintain a team's energy and dynamics when there’s only one voice?
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.
Salt Lake City radio has a familiar leader in a familiar home. Cumulus Media has appointed former iHeartMedia SLC Market President Joyce Wirthlin as VP and Market Manager for its own five-station portfolio in the market in what she calls a "significant full-circle moment."
Saga Communications has promoted Lisa Varner to VP/General Manager of its North Central Florida Media radio cluster, filling the role left by retiring GM Howard Tuuri. Tonya Asher joins the cluster from Gainesville’s Gray Media, where she was Director of Sales. 
One is Executive Vice President of media brokerage firm Kalil & Co., the other is the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local. Both are now members of the National Association of Broadcasting Leadership Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The Radio Mercury Awards has given audio creatives a few extra days to make their case. The call for entries for the 2026 competition has been extended to April 17, giving radio pros and students additional time to submit work across 17 categories plus Best of Show.
Maryland native Candace Dold will join iHeartMedia Baltimore’s 93.1 WPOC, co-hosting the weekday Michael J & Candace In The Morning, teaming up with 2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee Michael J, replacing Bethany Linderman, who left the show in December. 
Six months after rushing out emergency grants to keep public radio stations on the air, the Public Media Bridge Fund is shifting its focus from triage to transformation. Its first open call invites public media organizations to apply for support on collaboration projects.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Steve Fox at Rock 95 in Jacksonville, FL, in 1976. Send your Blast From The Past to 
