With the Senate returning after its August recess following Labor Day, and the House resuming on September 12, broadcasters and pro-radio legislators are preparing for the fight ahead with the AM For Every Vehicle Act - but so are automakers and their spending reflects that. [read more]
(By Andrew Colton) AM should be a place where communities come together, but when I constantly hear ads targeting men with erectile dysfunction interspersed with PSAs from the NAB demanding that AM radio be saved, I feel as if I’m the only one getting the joke. [read more]
How do you use your audience analytics? There are the obvious applications: Highlight the numbers in media kits and sales presentations and break out demographics on your website. The trouble with this approach is that it doesn’t tell your station’s story. [read more]
After layoffs, rumors, and major moves, ESPN Radio has unveiled its national weekday lineup that will start September 5. The new roster features both veteran radio hosts and fresh voices for ESPN. [read more]
iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman is set to take the stage at Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver on Wednesday for a significant keynote with Dr. David Eagleman. Eagleman, affiliated with Stanford University, is an internationally acclaimed author and entrepreneur. [read more]
(By Michael Zwerling) On Saturday, August 19, the station I own, KSCO-AM, planned to air a program about how to prepare for the next large earthquake. Ironically, we lost Pacific Gas And Electric Company power during the first few minutes of the program. [read more]
Radio stations need to easily take station operations remote, so staff can perform multiple functions while broadcasting both from home and on-location. WideOrbit’s radio automation software makes all of that easy, while also improving efficiency with streamlined workflows. [read more]
In the wake of the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, the radio community continues to mobilize to provide support and raise funds for the affected residents. Two more significant efforts have emerged to contribute to the recovery process. [read more]
The radio advertising landscape took a notable downturn for the week of August 14 through 20, 2023, as the top five national advertisers recorded the worst week of spot plays for the year to date, even as the Labor Day holiday weekend rapidly approaches. [read more]
Radio Ink has extended the nomination deadline for our annual "Best Managers in Radio" list, giving you a few more days to recognize the outstanding managers who guide stations to success. The new deadline is now this Wednesday, August 23, at 5p ET. [read more]
Slightly more than a year after flipping to unique Oldies format "The Oasis," Grant County Broadcasters is selling WNKN in Middletown, OH to religious broadcaster Relevant Radio. The station's audience had surged to 115,600 in July 2023, up from 59,900 in February. [read more]
Audio analytics and research provider Veritonic has announced a strategic partnership with former Spotify Global Director and Principal Data Scientist Jon Gibs. During his tenure at Spotify, Gibs worked on the company's recommendation algorithms. [read more]
The Rhode Island Radio and TV Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023 to be inducted at its annual ceremony on September 21. Of the seven broadcasters chosen for the honor, four come from radio. [read more]
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The University of Nebraska's new multimedia rights partner, Playfly Sports, has announced the details for radio broadcasts for the 2023 Cornhuskers football season. Greg Sharpe will be returning as the "Voice of the Huskers" for his 16th season, starting Thursday, August 31. [read more]
YouTube has announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group and other leading figures in the music industry to embrace AI technology and foster creativity while maintaining responsibility and protecting artists. The collaboration focuses on three principles. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
The interest in podcast advertising among agencies and brands has reached a nine-year peak, according to the latest study conducted in June 2023 by the Cumulus Media/Westwood One Audio Active Group and Advertiser Perceptions. [read more]
New findings by media research firm Coleman Insights and podcast consultancy Amplifi Media challenge traditional perceptions of podcasts as exclusively audio-based content. The full data is to be presented at Podcast Movement Denver on August 24th. [read more]
Automated ad-supported streaming provider MuxIP has announced the introduction of its Pod FAST TV product. This new product is designed to facilitate the global streaming distribution of vodcast and podcast content on major FAST channel platforms. [read more]
Austin NPR affiliate KUT's Tacos of Texas podcast, hosted by Mando Rayo, is returning for its third season, with a renewed focus on the culture, roots, and lesser-known stories surrounding Tex-Mex and indigenous cuisine. [read more]
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With the Senate returning after its August recess following Labor Day, and the House resuming on September 12, broadcasters and pro-radio legislators are preparing for the fight ahead with the AM For Every Vehicle Act - but so are automakers and their spending reflects that.
(By Andrew Colton) AM should be a place where communities come together, but when I constantly hear ads targeting men with erectile dysfunction interspersed with PSAs from the NAB demanding that AM radio be saved, I feel as if I’m the only one getting the joke.
How do you use your audience analytics? There are the obvious applications: Highlight the numbers in media kits and sales presentations and break out demographics on your website. The trouble with this approach is that it doesn’t tell your station’s story.
After layoffs, rumors, and major moves, ESPN Radio has unveiled its national weekday lineup that will start September 5. The new roster features both veteran radio hosts and fresh voices for ESPN.
iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman is set to take the stage at Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver on Wednesday for a significant keynote with Dr. David Eagleman. Eagleman, affiliated with Stanford University, is an internationally acclaimed author and entrepreneur.
(By Michael Zwerling) On Saturday, August 19, the station I own, KSCO-AM, planned to air a program about how to prepare for the next large earthquake. Ironically, we lost Pacific Gas And Electric Company power during the first few minutes of the program.
Radio stations need to easily take station operations remote, so staff can perform multiple functions while broadcasting both from home and on-location. WideOrbit’s radio automation software makes all of that easy, while also improving efficiency with streamlined workflows.
In the wake of the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, the radio community continues to mobilize to provide support and raise funds for the affected residents. Two more significant efforts have emerged to contribute to the recovery process.
The radio advertising landscape took a notable downturn for the week of August 14 through 20, 2023, as the top five national advertisers recorded the worst week of spot plays for the year to date, even as the Labor Day holiday weekend rapidly approaches.
Radio Ink has extended the nomination deadline for our annual "Best Managers in Radio" list, giving you a few more days to recognize the outstanding managers who guide stations to success. The new deadline is now this Wednesday, August 23, at 5p ET.
Slightly more than a year after flipping to unique Oldies format "The Oasis," Grant County Broadcasters is selling WNKN in Middletown, OH to religious broadcaster Relevant Radio. The station's audience had surged to 115,600 in July 2023, up from 59,900 in February.
Audio analytics and research provider Veritonic has announced a strategic partnership with former Spotify Global Director and Principal Data Scientist Jon Gibs. During his tenure at Spotify, Gibs worked on the company's recommendation algorithms.
The Rhode Island Radio and TV Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023 to be inducted at its annual ceremony on September 21. Of the seven broadcasters chosen for the honor, four come from radio.
The University of Nebraska's new multimedia rights partner, Playfly Sports, has announced the details for radio broadcasts for the 2023 Cornhuskers football season. Greg Sharpe will be returning as the "Voice of the Huskers" for his 16th season, starting Thursday, August 31.
YouTube has announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group and other leading figures in the music industry to embrace AI technology and foster creativity while maintaining responsibility and protecting artists. The collaboration focuses on three principles.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
The interest in podcast advertising among agencies and brands has reached a nine-year peak, according to the latest study conducted in June 2023 by the Cumulus Media/Westwood One Audio Active Group and Advertiser Perceptions.
New findings by media research firm Coleman Insights and podcast consultancy Amplifi Media challenge traditional perceptions of podcasts as exclusively audio-based content. The full data is to be presented at Podcast Movement Denver on August 24th.
Automated ad-supported streaming provider MuxIP has announced the introduction of its Pod FAST TV product. This new product is designed to facilitate the global streaming distribution of vodcast and podcast content on major FAST channel platforms.
Austin NPR affiliate KUT's Tacos of Texas podcast, hosted by Mando Rayo, is returning for its third season, with a renewed focus on the culture, roots, and lesser-known stories surrounding Tex-Mex and indigenous cuisine.
