After its reverse stock split in January, Urban One has formally resolved its Nasdaq compliance issue and updated key terms of its lending agreement, marking a period of financial stabilization for the Black-focused broadcast company. [read more]
As platforms compete for time and attention across screens and feeds, a new media trust study suggests radio’s relationship with female audiences in the US remains stronger than newspapers, television, podcasts, and social media. [read more]
Christian radio is often labeled niche or forgotten by the industry at large, but reality tells a different story. Talking to Radio Ink, Christian Radio's Champions respond directly to common misconceptions about the format’s role in today’s media business. [read more]
Gen Z may be a digital-first generation, but new data suggests they are far from faith-averse, and a new survey signals a clear opportunity for Christian radio to meet them where they already listen, engage, stream, and build lasting spiritual connections. [read more]
(Charese Fruge’) Emily Harlan didn’t map out a career in radio, but the Music Director and afternoon drive host at Connoisseur Media's Bay Country 94.5 (KBAY) in San Francisco/San Jose represents a new wave of talent reshaping the expectations of the modern on-air personality. [read more]
Twenty-seven million Black adults listen radio and podcasts every week in the US. That's trust, culture, and commerce converging on a platform that still delivers. Yet again, Radio Ink explores that success - and its lessons for every corner of the industry - in our February issue. [read more]
Like a Super Bowl ad break, artificial intelligence will be front and center at NAB Show 2026, as the industry's flagship convention begins to reveal its lineup and conversations designed for AM/FM operators, including at the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum. [read more]
Salem Media Group will return to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville with its annual Salem Summit Breakfast and a Digital Strategy Workshop, as the longtime gathering prepares for its largest event in more than two decades. [read more]
American Public Media Group’s Glen Nelson Center has opened applications for the 2026 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, a national competition that will distribute $250,000 to nonprofit and for-profit startups advancing local journalism innovation. [read more]
Central Florida Public Media is growing its evening programming with the addition of Reportable, featuring Orlando journalist Steve Mort. The local news program will air on Wednesday evenings on 90.7 (WMFE) and 89.5 (WMFV) starting on February 18. [read more]
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The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins this week, and SiriusXM will carry live coverage of the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, along with race broadcasts and daily programming from Speedweek at Daytona International Speedway. [read more]
Global’s DAX US has reached an agreement with Learfield to support live college sports digital audio streams, expanding advertiser access to real-time play-by-play inventory across collegiate athletics, beginning with college basketball postseason coverage. [read more]
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After its reverse stock split in January, Urban One has formally resolved its Nasdaq compliance issue and updated key terms of its lending agreement, marking a period of financial stabilization for the Black-focused broadcast company.
As platforms compete for time and attention across screens and feeds, a new media trust study suggests radio’s relationship with female audiences in the US remains stronger than newspapers, television, podcasts, and social media.
Christian radio is often labeled niche or forgotten by the industry at large, but reality tells a different story. Talking to Radio Ink, Christian Radio's Champions respond directly to common misconceptions about the format’s role in today’s media business.
Gen Z may be a digital-first generation, but new data suggests they are far from faith-averse, and a new survey signals a clear opportunity for Christian radio to meet them where they already listen, engage, stream, and build lasting spiritual connections.
(Charese Fruge’) Emily Harlan didn’t map out a career in radio, but the Music Director and afternoon drive host at Connoisseur Media's Bay Country 94.5 (KBAY) in San Francisco/San Jose represents a new wave of talent reshaping the expectations of the modern on-air personality.
Twenty-seven million Black adults listen radio and podcasts every week in the US. That's trust, culture, and commerce converging on a platform that still delivers. Yet again, Radio Ink explores that success - and its lessons for every corner of the industry - in our February issue.
Like a Super Bowl ad break, artificial intelligence will be front and center at NAB Show 2026, as the industry's flagship convention begins to reveal its lineup and conversations designed for AM/FM operators, including at the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum.
Salem Media Group will return to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville with its annual Salem Summit Breakfast and a Digital Strategy Workshop, as the longtime gathering prepares for its largest event in more than two decades.
American Public Media Group’s Glen Nelson Center has opened applications for the 2026 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, a national competition that will distribute $250,000 to nonprofit and for-profit startups advancing local journalism innovation.
Central Florida Public Media is growing its evening programming with the addition of Reportable, featuring Orlando journalist Steve Mort. The local news program will air on Wednesday evenings on 90.7 (WMFE) and 89.5 (WMFV) starting on February 18.
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins this week, and SiriusXM will carry live coverage of the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, along with race broadcasts and daily programming from Speedweek at Daytona International Speedway.
Global’s DAX US has reached an agreement with Learfield to support live college sports digital audio streams, expanding advertiser access to real-time play-by-play inventory across collegiate athletics, beginning with college basketball postseason coverage.
