Tim Eby, former General Manager of St. Louis Public Radio, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the station and the University of Missouri. Eby was removed from his role in 2020 over allegations he turned a blind eye to the station’s “legacy of structural racism.” [read more]
This holiday weekend is your last chance to get early bird pricing on the best sales strategy decision you'll make all year. Saving $300 is only the start of how much money you'll make! At 12:00a ET 9/5, prices go up and won't come back down. [read more]
According to an internal memo from NPR President and CEO John Lansing, the broadcaster is consolidating its News and Programming units into a single Content Division. Effective September 11, this newly formed division will involve more than 600 employees. [read more]
On Wednesday, the court-ordered bankruptcy auction of seven California and Nevada signals formerly owned by Ed Stolz was announced. Now Stolz has decided to add a new book, filing an appeal to stop the auction process, slated for October. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission has settled on a reduced civil penalty in a Consent Decree with WorthRome, LLC, the licensee of KVHZ-AM in Wasilla, AK, and its associated FM translator, K296FP in Willow Creek. [read more]
It's hard to wrap our brains around the fact that it's already September. We know you're most likely taking a well-deserved break from the grind this Labor Day Weekend, and Radio Ink's daily headlines will also be taking a day off from labor. [read more]
Colorado Public Radio is set to centralize its Denver metro offices with the acquisition of a 72,000-square-foot building located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, which CPR President and CEO Stewart Vanderwilt revealed as "the largest gift in Colorado public media history." [read more]
CapRadio, Sacramento's NPR affiliate, is facing layoffs due to financial constraints. The public radio station announced that 12% of its workforce will be affected. Management cited lingering challenges from COVID and decreased donor support. [read more]
FOX Sports Radio is launching a new women-hosted weekend sports show. Starting September 2, FOX Sports Saturday with Alex Curry and Monse Bolaños will air Saturday afternoons. The program will be broadcast on more than 400 stations nationwide. [read more]
Veteran Cincinnati radio host Jim Scott has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Scott, 80, made the announcement on Facebook, detailing that symptoms started appearing about three years ago. [read more]
Michael Colubiale, a former tight end for UCF who later played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is stepping into a new role as an analyst on that school's pregame radio broadcasts on iHeartMedia Orlando's 96.9 The Game (WYGM-AM). [read more]
Veteran sports broadcaster Tony Roberts, best known for his 26-year tenure as the voice of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, passed away on August 25 in Gainesville, VA. The cause of death was not disclosed. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Mick Williams at KRLD-AM in Dallas back in December 1994. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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Westwood One is set to broadcast the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. The game takes place on Sunday, September 3 in Canton, Ohio. This year's contest features the Virginia Union University Panthers taking on the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers. [read more]
The YouTube Music app is rolling out a significant user interface overhaul. The most noteworthy feature is the integration of a comments section, adapted from the main YouTube platform, into YouTube Music's Now Playing screen. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
Libsyn has released its podcast advertising rates for August 2023, with another noted decrease in cost per thousand for the industry. The new data reveals an average CPM rate of $22.14 for a 60-second ad spot. [read more]
Audacy and the YouTubers behind the popular Vlad & Niki channel have teamed up in a new preschool podcast series, Vlad & Niki Podcast Adventures. The series is produced by Atomic Entertainment and distributed by Audacy. [read more]
iHeartMedia and Aliza Rosen's AYR Media premiered a new scripted drama podcast, The Murder Years. The eight-episode series features 90210 actress Gabrielle Carteris in the role of Nancy Clark. [read more]
Clinical trial manager Vial is set to launch Season 2 of its biotech podcast, First in Human. The new season premieres on September 5 with weekly episodes. and promises a robust lineup of weekly episodes. [read more]
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Tim Eby, former General Manager of St. Louis Public Radio, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the station and the University of Missouri. Eby was removed from his role in 2020 over allegations he turned a blind eye to the station’s “legacy of structural racism.”
This holiday weekend is your last chance to get early bird pricing on the best sales strategy decision you'll make all year. Saving $300 is only the start of how much money you'll make! At 12:00a ET 9/5, prices go up and won't come back down.
According to an internal memo from NPR President and CEO John Lansing, the broadcaster is consolidating its News and Programming units into a single Content Division. Effective September 11, this newly formed division will involve more than 600 employees.
On Wednesday, the court-ordered bankruptcy auction of seven California and Nevada signals formerly owned by Ed Stolz was announced. Now Stolz has decided to add a new book, filing an appeal to stop the auction process, slated for October.
The Federal Communications Commission has settled on a reduced civil penalty in a Consent Decree with WorthRome, LLC, the licensee of KVHZ-AM in Wasilla, AK, and its associated FM translator, K296FP in Willow Creek.
It's hard to wrap our brains around the fact that it's already September. We know you're most likely taking a well-deserved break from the grind this Labor Day Weekend, and Radio Ink's daily headlines will also be taking a day off from labor.
Colorado Public Radio is set to centralize its Denver metro offices with the acquisition of a 72,000-square-foot building located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, which CPR President and CEO Stewart Vanderwilt revealed as "the largest gift in Colorado public media history."
CapRadio, Sacramento's NPR affiliate, is facing layoffs due to financial constraints. The public radio station announced that 12% of its workforce will be affected. Management cited lingering challenges from COVID and decreased donor support.
FOX Sports Radio is launching a new women-hosted weekend sports show. Starting September 2, FOX Sports Saturday with Alex Curry and Monse Bolaños will air Saturday afternoons. The program will be broadcast on more than 400 stations nationwide.
Veteran Cincinnati radio host Jim Scott has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Scott, 80, made the announcement on Facebook, detailing that symptoms started appearing about three years ago.
Michael Colubiale, a former tight end for UCF who later played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is stepping into a new role as an analyst on that school's pregame radio broadcasts on iHeartMedia Orlando's 96.9 The Game (WYGM-AM).
Veteran sports broadcaster Tony Roberts, best known for his 26-year tenure as the voice of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, passed away on August 25 in Gainesville, VA. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Mick Williams at KRLD-AM in Dallas back in December 1994. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
Westwood One is set to broadcast the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic. The game takes place on Sunday, September 3 in Canton, Ohio. This year's contest features the Virginia Union University Panthers taking on the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.
The YouTube Music app is rolling out a significant user interface overhaul. The most noteworthy feature is the integration of a comments section, adapted from the main YouTube platform, into YouTube Music's Now Playing screen.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
Libsyn has released its podcast advertising rates for August 2023, with another noted decrease in cost per thousand for the industry. The new data reveals an average CPM rate of $22.14 for a 60-second ad spot.
Audacy and the YouTubers behind the popular Vlad & Niki channel have teamed up in a new preschool podcast series, Vlad & Niki Podcast Adventures. The series is produced by Atomic Entertainment and distributed by Audacy.
iHeartMedia and Aliza Rosen's AYR Media premiered a new scripted drama podcast, The Murder Years. The eight-episode series features 90210 actress Gabrielle Carteris in the role of Nancy Clark.
Clinical trial manager Vial is set to launch Season 2 of its biotech podcast, First in Human. The new season premieres on September 5 with weekly episodes. and promises a robust lineup of weekly episodes.
