As brands follow in the footsteps of P&G in bracing major campaigns with the reach of radio and podcasts, perceptions about audio marketing continue on an upward trajectory. New year-end data from Veritonic is emphasizing the strength of audio ads. [read more]
After receiving an unusual one-year license extension in April, the owner of a Contemporary Christian Idaho AM is surrendering its license for cancelation. KPCQ-AM, owned by Snake River, LLC, had been under investigation by the Media Bureau. [read more]
Jennifer Ferro, the CEO of Los Angeles public radio KCRW, has been elected as the Chair of the NPR Board of Directors. Ferro joined the board in 2018, and her tenure at KCRW has been marked by significant transformations by the station into a global brand. [read more]
Radio Ink's Season of Giving Tally continues, with more fundraisers rolling in from across the country. Keep scrolling to see the latest three stations to submit their stories from over the weekend. To see which station raised the most this week, click in. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) Forecast 2024 once again filled New York's Harvard Club with lots of “takeaways” and information that can be beneficial to your business for now and in the future. Each session always proves to be engaging. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) You've just sold a brand new client. It may have taken weeks, months, or even years to get their agreement, but if you didn’t take the time to give them this one warning, it may be over before it starts. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Last week we talked about turning around a sales slump and I stayed on the turf of nuts and bolts, but we all know that sometimes a sales slump – maybe often – is psychological. So, let’s address that more directly. [read more]
(By Marc Greenspan) Many stations are penalized if even a portion of its audience is outside of the 25-54 demographic. As most of the people reading this already recognize, we need to convey the value of consumers who are not 25-54. [read more]
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window is now open for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list. [read more]
Audacy Minneapolis raised more than $367,000 through 830 WCCO’s (WCCO-AM) 21st annual Hunger Mission Radiothon, supporting Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities in providing meals and care to those in need. [read more]
NRG Media's B107.3 in Lincoln, NE, kicked off its holiday season in the spirit of giving with some help from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. On November 16th, B107.3 hosted the group for a charity concert which raised $5,759 for a local non-profit. [read more]
Saga Communications' Capitol Radio Group held its 18th Annual "Cares for Kids" Radiothon on November 16 and 17. The pre-Thanksgiving charitable event by 101.9 The Wolf, 103.7 WDBR, and WTAX-AM, supports Springfield, IL's St. John's Children's Hospital. [read more]
From passenger displays to video games, what does 2024 hold for the radio dashboard? Join Joe D'Angelo, SVP of Broadcast Radio and Digital Audio at Xperi, in conversation with Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats on Thursday, November 30. [read more]
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Broadcast executive and researcher Sam Holt has passed away. Holt is best known for his landmark 1969 Public Radio Study, which advocated for a dedicated FM band for noncommercial stations and the creation of NPR. [read more]
Earlier this year, Garth Brooks announced an exclusive deal with TuneIn to launch a series of stations led by the country music icon called the SEVENS Radio Network. Now Brooks and TuneIn are sharing two of those streaming stations with Audacy. [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]
Spotify is set to expand its podcast advertising marketplace, the Spotify Audience Network, to five additional markets, including Sweden and India. Launched in 2021, this platform is currently available in nine countries, including Germany and the United States. [read more]
HBO's Max and Turner Classic Movies are introducing their latest collaboration, Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast. Hosted by TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz, the podcast offers a unique exploration of the creative influences of iconic filmmakers and writers. [read more]
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As brands follow in the footsteps of P&G in bracing major campaigns with the reach of radio and podcasts, perceptions about audio marketing continue on an upward trajectory. New year-end data from Veritonic is emphasizing the strength of audio ads.
After receiving an unusual one-year license extension in April, the owner of a Contemporary Christian Idaho AM is surrendering its license for cancelation. KPCQ-AM, owned by Snake River, LLC, had been under investigation by the Media Bureau.
Jennifer Ferro, the CEO of Los Angeles public radio KCRW, has been elected as the Chair of the NPR Board of Directors. Ferro joined the board in 2018, and her tenure at KCRW has been marked by significant transformations by the station into a global brand.
Radio Ink's Season of Giving Tally continues, with more fundraisers rolling in from across the country. Keep scrolling to see the latest three stations to submit their stories from over the weekend. To see which station raised the most this week, click in.
(By Mike McVay) Forecast 2024 once again filled New York's Harvard Club with lots of “takeaways” and information that can be beneficial to your business for now and in the future. Each session always proves to be engaging.
(By Pat Bryson) You've just sold a brand new client. It may have taken weeks, months, or even years to get their agreement, but if you didn’t take the time to give them this one warning, it may be over before it starts.
(By Loyd Ford) Last week we talked about turning around a sales slump and I stayed on the turf of nuts and bolts, but we all know that sometimes a sales slump – maybe often – is psychological. So, let’s address that more directly.
(By Marc Greenspan) Many stations are penalized if even a portion of its audience is outside of the 25-54 demographic. As most of the people reading this already recognize, we need to convey the value of consumers who are not 25-54.
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window is now open for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list.
Audacy Minneapolis raised more than $367,000 through 830 WCCO’s (WCCO-AM) 21st annual Hunger Mission Radiothon, supporting Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities in providing meals and care to those in need.
NRG Media's B107.3 in Lincoln, NE, kicked off its holiday season in the spirit of giving with some help from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. On November 16th, B107.3 hosted the group for a charity concert which raised $5,759 for a local non-profit.
Saga Communications' Capitol Radio Group held its 18th Annual "Cares for Kids" Radiothon on November 16 and 17. The pre-Thanksgiving charitable event by 101.9 The Wolf, 103.7 WDBR, and WTAX-AM, supports Springfield, IL's St. John's Children's Hospital.
From passenger displays to video games, what does 2024 hold for the radio dashboard? Join Joe D'Angelo, SVP of Broadcast Radio and Digital Audio at Xperi, in conversation with Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats on Thursday, November 30.
Broadcast executive and researcher Sam Holt has passed away. Holt is best known for his landmark 1969 Public Radio Study, which advocated for a dedicated FM band for noncommercial stations and the creation of NPR.
Earlier this year, Garth Brooks announced an exclusive deal with TuneIn to launch a series of stations led by the country music icon called the SEVENS Radio Network. Now Brooks and TuneIn are sharing two of those streaming stations with Audacy.
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 
Spotify is set to expand its podcast advertising marketplace, the Spotify Audience Network, to five additional markets, including Sweden and India. Launched in 2021, this platform is currently available in nine countries, including Germany and the United States.
HBO's Max and Turner Classic Movies are introducing their latest collaboration, Talking Pictures: A Movie Memories Podcast. Hosted by TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz, the podcast offers a unique exploration of the creative influences of iconic filmmakers and writers.
