Congress may be on recess until after Labor Day, but support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to build in the US House of Representatives. Six new co-sponsors were added since August 1, bringing continued bipartisan momentum to the legislation. [read more]
Ask a room full of radio programmers how they feel about AI, and you’ll get answers that range from cautious optimism to creative enthusiasm, with a healthy dose of protect-the-human along the way. We know, because we did for Radio Ink Magazine's August issue. [read more]
As Christian radio continues to expand its presence across the US, a new study draws contrasts and connections between its on-air talent and their secular counterparts, revealing what sets them apart, keeps them grounded, and the pressures they share. [read more]
Salem Media Group reported a steep second-quarter loss - but it comes with an asterisk. A one-time, non-cash accounting adjustment significantly skewed the bottom line as the company continues reshaping its strategy following the sale of its CCM portfolio. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) For as long as she can remember, Jen Driskill has been captivated by radio. Her path to Northwestern Media's 98.5 KTIS in the Twin Cities, where she serves as Midday Host and Assistant Program Director, took her through stations in Kansas City and Houston. [read more]
(James Bahm) I love to write. Most of the time when I’m researching topics for an article, I’ll have several tabs open. Okay, maybe 12. With all we have going on, though, it made me think about my friends throughout the radio who also have too many tabs open. [read more]
"It was a tough quarter," said Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins, III, to open the company’s Q2 earnings call, but even with a sizeable revenue fall, local radio was a bit of a brighter spot, as national, digital, and timing at Reach Media weighed total results. [read more]
A habitual Miami pirate broadcaster who repeatedly defied FCC enforcement efforts is facing justice after being arrested and charged with a felony for continuing to operate his unlicensed radio station out of his home in Biscayne Gardens. [read more]
As part of the overarching larger merger of the companies, the FCC has approved Alpha Media’s waiver of the Commission’s local radio ownership rules to transfer control of its five licensed stations in the Tyler-Longview, TX market to Connoisseur Media. [read more]
Centennial Broadcasting announced an agreement to acquire Fredericksburg, VA's SuperHits 95.9 (WGRQ) and Thunder 104.5 (WGRX) from Telemedia Broadcasting. The deal will integrate WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing holdings in the market. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named iHeartMedia Little Rock and Fayetteville air talent and Social Media Manager Presleigh Bearden as its 2025 Speak Up! mentee, a yearlong program designed for women in small to mid-sized radio markets. [read more]
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Award-winning on-air talent and Grand Ole Opry personality Eryn Cooper has launched The Nashup, a new weekly show on CountryLine Radio, taking artist interviews, Country music culture, and Nashville neon to airwaves in the UK. [read more]
A collaboration of public radio outlets in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama is getting a crucial influx of funds as stations navigate federal defunding. The Gulf States Newsroom has received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. [read more]
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Congress may be on recess until after Labor Day, but support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to build in the US House of Representatives. Six new co-sponsors were added since August 1, bringing continued bipartisan momentum to the legislation.
Ask a room full of radio programmers how they feel about AI, and you’ll get answers that range from cautious optimism to creative enthusiasm, with a healthy dose of protect-the-human along the way. We know, because we did for Radio Ink Magazine's August issue.
As Christian radio continues to expand its presence across the US, a new study draws contrasts and connections between its on-air talent and their secular counterparts, revealing what sets them apart, keeps them grounded, and the pressures they share.
Salem Media Group reported a steep second-quarter loss - but it comes with an asterisk. A one-time, non-cash accounting adjustment significantly skewed the bottom line as the company continues reshaping its strategy following the sale of its CCM portfolio.
(Charese Frugé) For as long as she can remember, Jen Driskill has been captivated by radio. Her path to Northwestern Media's 98.5 KTIS in the Twin Cities, where she serves as Midday Host and Assistant Program Director, took her through stations in Kansas City and Houston.
(James Bahm) I love to write. Most of the time when I’m researching topics for an article, I’ll have several tabs open. Okay, maybe 12. With all we have going on, though, it made me think about my friends throughout the radio who also have too many tabs open.
"It was a tough quarter," said Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins, III, to open the company’s Q2 earnings call, but even with a sizeable revenue fall, local radio was a bit of a brighter spot, as national, digital, and timing at Reach Media weighed total results.
A habitual Miami pirate broadcaster who repeatedly defied FCC enforcement efforts is facing justice after being arrested and charged with a felony for continuing to operate his unlicensed radio station out of his home in Biscayne Gardens.
As part of the overarching larger merger of the companies, the FCC has approved Alpha Media’s waiver of the Commission’s local radio ownership rules to transfer control of its five licensed stations in the Tyler-Longview, TX market to Connoisseur Media.
Centennial Broadcasting announced an agreement to acquire Fredericksburg, VA's SuperHits 95.9 (WGRQ) and Thunder 104.5 (WGRX) from Telemedia Broadcasting. The deal will integrate WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing holdings in the market.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named iHeartMedia Little Rock and Fayetteville air talent and Social Media Manager Presleigh Bearden as its 2025 Speak Up! mentee, a yearlong program designed for women in small to mid-sized radio markets.
Award-winning on-air talent and Grand Ole Opry personality Eryn Cooper has launched The Nashup, a new weekly show on CountryLine Radio, taking artist interviews, Country music culture, and Nashville neon to airwaves in the UK.
A collaboration of public radio outlets in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama is getting a crucial influx of funds as stations navigate federal defunding. The Gulf States Newsroom has received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
