In the wake of the 2024 elections, radio news outlets are already worried about audience erosion - but a new study reveals that two areas of news coverage, in particular, could lead to active avoidance from a majority of Americans in the days ahead. [read more]
(By Deborah Parenti) You may be familiar with the quote, “A year from now, you will wish you started today.” As 2024 ends, three critical radio issues remain unfulfilled. Moving into the new year, I fear there’s not too much longer we can “kick the can.” [read more]
In a last-minute plot twist, one of author Stephen King's Maine radio stations has been spared its terrible fate. Classic rock station WKIT 100.3 will continue broadcasting to Bangor under new ownership from two local business owners. [read more]
The 13th annual SAY Detroit Radiothon, hosted by author and WJR-AM afternoon host Mitch Albom and his co-host Ken Brown, raised a record-breaking $2,227,573.44. During the radiothon, two Detroit families even received keys to new homes. [read more]
(By Randy Lane) As we roll into the first full week of 2023, most of us have set some form of goals or resolutions. There are countless studies on how long people stick with resolutions. Unfortunately, only about 9 to 16% of people are able to follow through on their resolutions. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Whether you’ve been in the media sales game for six months or 60 years, one of the battle cries has always been, “Get more 52-week business on the books.” So why does it get left behind? [read more]
Radio Ink is excited to announce the call for nominations for our 2025 Future African-American Leaders in Radio. This prestigious annual list celebrates the remarkable achievements and promising futures of Black professionals shaping the industry. [read more]
Audacy's K-FROG 95.1 (KFRG) in Riverside, CA, held its 23rd annual K-Froggers for Kids Radiothon, raising more than $198,000 to support pediatric patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital facing cancer and other serious illnesses. [read more]
Two Central Texas radio operators hosted toy drives before the holidays that helped 507 Brownwood families this Christmas. Wendlee Broadcasting and Brown County Broadcasting collectively gathered more than 2,300 toys and $16,000 for Brown County Toys for Kids. [read more]
This month, Radio Ink looks forward to the coming year with content that addresses technology, social media, the importance of recruiting (and retaining) new talent, and best practices for selling in 2025! Peek inside our December 2024 issue. [read more]
After being cut from mornings at Cox Media Group San Antonio's Hits 105.3 in November layoffs, Tony Cortez is rejoining the cluster to host mornings on KONO 101.1. The position came open thanks to a lineup shift from midday host Steve Casanova's retirement. [read more]
Detroit public radio outlet WDET is mourning the loss of former Program Director and air-talent Judy Adams. WDET confirmed on Thursday that Adams passed away Tuesday morning following an illness. Her radio career spanned over four decades. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Greg Merrill's days at KBLW-AM. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR The FCC has sent a warning to the purported operators of a pirate radio station to cease operations. Where this buccaneer is may surprise some. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines Email has all of the details. Learn more by clicking HERE!
Starting with the 2025 season, Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts in the Madison area will shift to Good Karma Brands' ESPN 100.5 Madison (WTLX) from Mid-West Family Broadcasting's 1670 The Zone (WOZN-AM). [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry since 1992. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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In the wake of the 2024 elections, radio news outlets are already worried about audience erosion - but a new study reveals that two areas of news coverage, in particular, could lead to active avoidance from a majority of Americans in the days ahead.
(By Deborah Parenti) You may be familiar with the quote, “A year from now, you will wish you started today.” As 2024 ends, three critical radio issues remain unfulfilled. Moving into the new year, I fear there’s not too much longer we can “kick the can.”
In a last-minute plot twist, one of author Stephen King's Maine radio stations has been spared its terrible fate. Classic rock station WKIT 100.3 will continue broadcasting to Bangor under new ownership from two local business owners.
The 13th annual SAY Detroit Radiothon, hosted by author and WJR-AM afternoon host Mitch Albom and his co-host Ken Brown, raised a record-breaking $2,227,573.44. During the radiothon, two Detroit families even received keys to new homes.
(By Randy Lane) As we roll into the first full week of 2023, most of us have set some form of goals or resolutions. There are countless studies on how long people stick with resolutions. Unfortunately, only about 9 to 16% of people are able to follow through on their resolutions.
(By Rick Fink) Whether you’ve been in the media sales game for six months or 60 years, one of the battle cries has always been, “Get more 52-week business on the books.” So why does it get left behind?
Radio Ink is excited to announce the call for nominations for our 2025 Future African-American Leaders in Radio. This prestigious annual list celebrates the remarkable achievements and promising futures of Black professionals shaping the industry.
Audacy's K-FROG 95.1 (KFRG) in Riverside, CA, held its 23rd annual K-Froggers for Kids Radiothon, raising more than $198,000 to support pediatric patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital facing cancer and other serious illnesses.
Two Central Texas radio operators hosted toy drives before the holidays that helped 507 Brownwood families this Christmas. Wendlee Broadcasting and Brown County Broadcasting collectively gathered more than 2,300 toys and $16,000 for Brown County Toys for Kids.
This month, Radio Ink looks forward to the coming year with content that addresses technology, social media, the importance of recruiting (and retaining) new talent, and best practices for selling in 2025! Peek inside our December 2024 issue.
After being cut from mornings at Cox Media Group San Antonio's Hits 105.3 in November layoffs, Tony Cortez is rejoining the cluster to host mornings on KONO 101.1. The position came open thanks to a lineup shift from midday host Steve Casanova's retirement.
Detroit public radio outlet WDET is mourning the loss of former Program Director and air-talent Judy Adams. WDET confirmed on Thursday that Adams passed away Tuesday morning following an illness. Her radio career spanned over four decades.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Greg Merrill's days at KBLW-AM. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
Starting with the 2025 season, Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcasts in the Madison area will shift to Good Karma Brands' ESPN 100.5 Madison (WTLX) from Mid-West Family Broadcasting's 1670 The Zone (WOZN-AM).
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio as the most trusted name in the industry since 1992. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
