While many were dishing up Thanksgiving dinner, stations were out serving communities across America - making a huge difference in Radio Ink‘s 2023 Season of Giving Tally. A cornucopia's worth of food drives made this a $5.19 million week for radio. [read more]
Preston and Steve at Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR completed their 26th Annual Camp Out For Hunger event, amassing 1.7 million pounds of food and over $948,732 in cash donations to benefit Philabundance, a Delaware Valley hunger relief organization. [read more]
Typically getting caught in a "pay for play" scenario will net a station a lot of trouble, but 105.7 The X (WQXA) in Harrisburg, PA did it all for the local Children's Miracle Network. The Cumulus station raised more than $350,000 [read more]
Columbus Radio Group's Sunny 95 (WSNY) held its 37th “Day of Thanks” fundraiser event on November 17. Saga Communications' Ohio-based station collected $113,847 for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the On Our Sleeves Movement. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) A few weeks ago, I was role-playing a presentation with one of my salespeople when I noticed some "word whiskers." At least, that's what my old speech teacher would have called them. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) What is a client worth? What is a loyal client worth? Advertising clients come and go, but creating loyalty with advertising clients is a set of skills valuable to anyone involved in selling radio advertising today. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) If media reps can fit these two statements into their initial sales calls with potential clients, it can have a profound impact on their success: First, advertising can’t make a bad business a good business. [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 this Thursday. [read more]
Saga Communications-owned Cascade Radio Group's 92.9 KISM in Bellingham, WA, gathered over 14,000 toilet paper rolls for the Skagit Friendship House. The morning duo of Brad & John collected $20,000 worth of the white gold. [read more]
On Black Friday, iHeartMedia Miami unveiled a new fusion format on WMIA, Magic 93.9. The station blends English and Spanish-language hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s with Spanish-language on-air personalities. [read more]
National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand announced he will step down from the organization at the end of this year. Brand has been an outspoken advocate for the AM For Every Vehicle Act and for preserving rural radio. [read more]
Renowned programmer and on-air talent Clarke Ingram passed away on Saturday, November 25, after years of long-term health struggles. Best known in his hometown of Pittsburgh, he served as program director for Pittsburgh's WBZZ and WJJJ. [read more]
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window is now open for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list. [read more]
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Francesca Presti, co-host of the Laurie Young Morning Show on iHeartMedia Baltimore's WPOC, has announced her departure from the station after six years. Presti cited personal reasons for her decision to step away. [read more]
The Association of Public Radio Engineers opened registration for its 2024 Public Radio Engineers Conference, scheduled for April 11th and 12th at the Tuscany Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, just ahead of the NAB Show. [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]
What We Do In the Shadows spin-off TV series Wellington Paranormal is expanding its universe with a new podcast. Hosted by series leads Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, the podcast will see regular appearances from co-stars Maaka Pohatu and Tom Sainsbury. [read more]
Meet Cute, a producer of original romantic comedy audio shows, has launched five new series available exclusively on Wondery+. The collection includes Mile High, Exes for End Times, Dump Him!, Kerri, and Christmasuzannukkah. [read more]
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While many were dishing up Thanksgiving dinner, stations were out serving communities across America - making a huge difference in Radio Ink‘s 2023 Season of Giving Tally. A cornucopia's worth of food drives made this a $5.19 million week for radio.
Preston and Steve at Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR completed their 26th Annual Camp Out For Hunger event, amassing 1.7 million pounds of food and over $948,732 in cash donations to benefit Philabundance, a Delaware Valley hunger relief organization.
Typically getting caught in a "pay for play" scenario will net a station a lot of trouble, but 105.7 The X (WQXA) in Harrisburg, PA did it all for the local Children's Miracle Network. The Cumulus station raised more than $350,000
Columbus Radio Group's Sunny 95 (WSNY) held its 37th “Day of Thanks” fundraiser event on November 17. Saga Communications' Ohio-based station collected $113,847 for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the On Our Sleeves Movement.
(By Pat Bryson) A few weeks ago, I was role-playing a presentation with one of my salespeople when I noticed some "word whiskers." At least, that's what my old speech teacher would have called them.
(By Loyd Ford) What is a client worth? What is a loyal client worth? Advertising clients come and go, but creating loyalty with advertising clients is a set of skills valuable to anyone involved in selling radio advertising today.
(By Rick Fink) If media reps can fit these two statements into their initial sales calls with potential clients, it can have a profound impact on their success: First, advertising can’t make a bad business a good business.
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 this Thursday.
Saga Communications-owned Cascade Radio Group's 92.9 KISM in Bellingham, WA, gathered over 14,000 toilet paper rolls for the Skagit Friendship House. The morning duo of Brad & John collected $20,000 worth of the white gold.
On Black Friday, iHeartMedia Miami unveiled a new fusion format on WMIA, Magic 93.9. The station blends English and Spanish-language hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s with Spanish-language on-air personalities.
National Association of Farm Broadcasting Executive Director Tom Brand announced he will step down from the organization at the end of this year. Brand has been an outspoken advocate for the AM For Every Vehicle Act and for preserving rural radio.
Renowned programmer and on-air talent Clarke Ingram passed away on Saturday, November 25, after years of long-term health struggles. Best known in his hometown of Pittsburgh, he served as program director for Pittsburgh's WBZZ and WJJJ.
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window is now open for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list.
Francesca Presti, co-host of the Laurie Young Morning Show on iHeartMedia Baltimore's WPOC, has announced her departure from the station after six years. Presti cited personal reasons for her decision to step away.
The Association of Public Radio Engineers opened registration for its 2024 Public Radio Engineers Conference, scheduled for April 11th and 12th at the Tuscany Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, just ahead of the NAB Show.
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 
What We Do In the Shadows spin-off TV series Wellington Paranormal is expanding its universe with a new podcast. Hosted by series leads Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, the podcast will see regular appearances from co-stars Maaka Pohatu and Tom Sainsbury.
Meet Cute, a producer of original romantic comedy audio shows, has launched five new series available exclusively on Wondery+. The collection includes Mile High, Exes for End Times, Dump Him!, Kerri, and Christmasuzannukkah.
