New forecasts point to accelerating programmatic automation and advertiser access across audio in 2025 and beyond, as the $36 billion US programmatic market expands and major tech platforms position themselves as partners to traditional radio and its digital offerings. [read more]
A conservative advocacy group is urging the Federal Communications Commission to strip NPR affiliates of their broadcast licenses, arguing the network no longer fulfills its public-interest obligations after losing federal funding earlier this year. [read more]
American Public Media has received a particularly costly reminder of the FCC’s zero-tolerance stance on improper Emergency Alert System tone use after tones were inadvertently aired across nearly 550 public radio stations in the US in a BBC program. [read more]
Radio Ink is proud to once again launch nominations for Radio's African American Future Leaders. This annual celebration spotlights the visionary, innovating Black professionals who are redefining our industry in programming, sales, and operations. [read more]
(Randy Lane) There are times I sit down to jot down a few notes on a column idea. An hour later, I look up to find that two pages are finished! We know this psychological state as “being in the zone” or “flow.” You’re not thinking, you’re in the moment doing. [read more]
(Buzz Knight) When we are around team members in a workplace setting, we feed off of those who have an energy and momentum to their aura. In thinking about the pace and tone of leadership, is that pace matching that of the real world? [read more]
Audacy’s La Grande 107.5 (KMVK) has raised more than $200,000 during its 13th annual radiothon supporting Cook Children’s Hospital and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The event, held December 4 and 5, was hosted by El Chiquilín Todas Las Mañanas. [read more]
Northwestern Media's Life 88.5 (KJNW) and its listeners across Kansas City turned faith into action this fall, collecting more than 20,000 pounds of groceries during the station’s annual Terrific Tuesday food drive series. The eight-week initiative doubled last year’s total. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has extended the application window for the return of its Digital Sales Mentorship Program, a year-long initiative supporting the growth and professional development of women in digital radio sales. [read more]
Audacy Chicago welcomes Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist Glenn Marshall as the new evening anchor and reporter for 780 WBBM Newsradio. Marshall joins the station after a stint at WGN-TV, covering news and stories from Chicago’s South and West Sides. [read more]
After more than forty years with The Media Institute, Richard Kaplar will step down as President and CEO on January 31. Former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will succeed him in leading the First-Amendment-forward communications policy organization. [read more]
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The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) has secured a $1.5 million investment from the Ford Foundation as part of a new five-year partnership aimed at strengthening support for independent audio creators and advancing sustainability across the industry. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features American pop culture icon Dick Van Dyke on the eve of his 100th birthday. Long before the stage and screen, Dick got his start on the airwaves of his hometown station, WDAN in Danville, IL. [read more]
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New forecasts point to accelerating programmatic automation and advertiser access across audio in 2025 and beyond, as the $36 billion US programmatic market expands and major tech platforms position themselves as partners to traditional radio and its digital offerings.
A conservative advocacy group is urging the Federal Communications Commission to strip NPR affiliates of their broadcast licenses, arguing the network no longer fulfills its public-interest obligations after losing federal funding earlier this year.
American Public Media has received a particularly costly reminder of the FCC’s zero-tolerance stance on improper Emergency Alert System tone use after tones were inadvertently aired across nearly 550 public radio stations in the US in a BBC program.
Radio Ink is proud to once again launch nominations for Radio's African American Future Leaders. This annual celebration spotlights the visionary, innovating Black professionals who are redefining our industry in programming, sales, and operations.
(Randy Lane) There are times I sit down to jot down a few notes on a column idea. An hour later, I look up to find that two pages are finished! We know this psychological state as “being in the zone” or “flow.” You’re not thinking, you’re in the moment doing.
(Buzz Knight) When we are around team members in a workplace setting, we feed off of those who have an energy and momentum to their aura. In thinking about the pace and tone of leadership, is that pace matching that of the real world?
Audacy’s La Grande 107.5 (KMVK) has raised more than $200,000 during its 13th annual radiothon supporting Cook Children’s Hospital and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. The event, held December 4 and 5, was hosted by El Chiquilín Todas Las Mañanas.
Northwestern Media's Life 88.5 (KJNW) and its listeners across Kansas City turned faith into action this fall, collecting more than 20,000 pounds of groceries during the station’s annual Terrific Tuesday food drive series. The eight-week initiative doubled last year’s total.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has extended the application window for the return of its Digital Sales Mentorship Program, a year-long initiative supporting the growth and professional development of women in digital radio sales.
Audacy Chicago welcomes Emmy-nominated multimedia journalist Glenn Marshall as the new evening anchor and reporter for 780 WBBM Newsradio. Marshall joins the station after a stint at WGN-TV, covering news and stories from Chicago’s South and West Sides.
After more than forty years with The Media Institute, Richard Kaplar will step down as President and CEO on January 31. Former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will succeed him in leading the First-Amendment-forward communications policy organization.
The Association of Independents in Radio (AIR) has secured a $1.5 million investment from the Ford Foundation as part of a new five-year partnership aimed at strengthening support for independent audio creators and advancing sustainability across the industry.
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features American pop culture icon Dick Van Dyke on the eve of his 100th birthday. Long before the stage and screen, Dick got his start on the airwaves of his hometown station, WDAN in Danville, IL.
