The seeds of discontent sown during Olivia Trusty’s advancement out of the Senate Commerce Committee are sprouting. The FCC nominee faces mounting resistance from Democrats, as Republicans rush to establish a quorum and majority at the agency. [read more]
What began as speculation and worry in broadcasting circles is now taking legislative shape: a sweeping attempt to ban prescription drug ads from radio is on the table - not from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but from a coalition of Democratic Senators. [read more]
Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights are pulling back the curtain on podcasting's blind spots. The data-driven message? Your hosts are more powerful than social media influencers, and the next generation of listeners doesn’t look - or listen - like the last. [read more]
As it focuses on taking audience share from over-the-air radio, SiriusXM is moving to replicate another long-held advantage of AM/FM: standardized audience measurement, via a partnership with Innovid to track the satellite broadcaster's audio performance. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) Last week, we focused on the music and air talent in a station’s Programming Foundation. But just as a well-built house needs more than walls and windows, a truly successful station depends on the essential components behind the scenes. [read more]
(By John Shomby) In sports, it’s clear what qualifies an individual as a Most Valuable Player. By definition, it’s an award given to the individual who has contributed the most to the team’s success. The key word is the “V” portion, which, broken down even more, means VALUE. [read more]
Think that Gen Z doesn't want to work? Radio Ink is sounding the alarm: it’s time to wake up to the realities of recruiting and retaining Gen Z in radio sales at our next free Radio Masters Sales Series webinar: Catching Zs: Wake Up to a New Generation of Radio Sellers. [read more]
Hope Media Group has announced the promotion of Chris Pickett to Network Program Director for WayFM. Pickett steps into the role following the May advancement of Jeff Evans to Vice President of Radio for the Christian broadcast company. [read more]
Audacy is expanding the reach of The Bret Mega Show, adding weekday morning broadcasts in two major markets. The show, which originates from Y98 (KYKY) in St. Louis, has been teasing a broader national rollout in recent weeks. [read more]
Chicago's B96 (WBBM) is welcoming Letty B to the Windy City by way of sunny Southern California, as the on-air host takes the station's midday slot. She was most recently heard on iHeartMedia stations in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area. [read more]
Radio Ink Magazine is seeking a journalist with sharp instincts, deep curiosity, and the ability to lead conversations across the broadcast, digital audio, and policy worlds. This is not just a job about headlines; if you think you have what it takes, click in. [read more]
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Coming off his speaking engagement at Hispanic Radio Conference 2025, Spanish Broadcasting System has announced the national syndication of El Show de Raúl Brindis, bringing the well-known, Houston-based program to AIRE Radio Networks. [read more]
Progressive retained its hold on the top of the national radio ad chart for the week of June 9–15, keeping its number one position on Media Monitors’ Spot Ten after being dethroned over the Memorial Day holiday as summer settles in. [read more]
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The seeds of discontent sown during Olivia Trusty’s advancement out of the Senate Commerce Committee are sprouting. The FCC nominee faces mounting resistance from Democrats, as Republicans rush to establish a quorum and majority at the agency.
What began as speculation and worry in broadcasting circles is now taking legislative shape: a sweeping attempt to ban prescription drug ads from radio is on the table - not from Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but from a coalition of Democratic Senators.
Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights are pulling back the curtain on podcasting's blind spots. The data-driven message? Your hosts are more powerful than social media influencers, and the next generation of listeners doesn’t look - or listen - like the last.
As it focuses on taking audience share from over-the-air radio, SiriusXM is moving to replicate another long-held advantage of AM/FM: standardized audience measurement, via a partnership with Innovid to track the satellite broadcaster's audio performance.
(By Mike McVay) Last week, we focused on the music and air talent in a station’s Programming Foundation. But just as a well-built house needs more than walls and windows, a truly successful station depends on the essential components behind the scenes.
(By John Shomby) In sports, it’s clear what qualifies an individual as a Most Valuable Player. By definition, it’s an award given to the individual who has contributed the most to the team’s success. The key word is the “V” portion, which, broken down even more, means VALUE.
Think that Gen Z doesn't want to work? Radio Ink is sounding the alarm: it’s time to wake up to the realities of recruiting and retaining Gen Z in radio sales at our next free Radio Masters Sales Series webinar: Catching Zs: Wake Up to a New Generation of Radio Sellers.
Hope Media Group has announced the promotion of Chris Pickett to Network Program Director for WayFM. Pickett steps into the role following the May advancement of Jeff Evans to Vice President of Radio for the Christian broadcast company.
Audacy is expanding the reach of The Bret Mega Show, adding weekday morning broadcasts in two major markets. The show, which originates from Y98 (KYKY) in St. Louis, has been teasing a broader national rollout in recent weeks.
Chicago's B96 (WBBM) is welcoming Letty B to the Windy City by way of sunny Southern California, as the on-air host takes the station's midday slot. She was most recently heard on iHeartMedia stations in Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area.
Radio Ink Magazine is seeking a journalist with sharp instincts, deep curiosity, and the ability to lead conversations across the broadcast, digital audio, and policy worlds. This is not just a job about headlines; if you think you have what it takes, click in.
Coming off his speaking engagement at Hispanic Radio Conference 2025, Spanish Broadcasting System has announced the national syndication of El Show de Raúl Brindis, bringing the well-known, Houston-based program to AIRE Radio Networks.
Progressive retained its hold on the top of the national radio ad chart for the week of June 9–15, keeping its number one position on Media Monitors’ Spot Ten after being dethroned over the Memorial Day holiday as summer settles in.
