(Curtis LeGeyt) Recently, America celebrated its 250th birthday. Local radio stations are telling America’s story in every corner of the country. It also presents an opportunity for policymakers to strengthen local broadcasting so stations can continue serving their communities for generations to come. [read more]
Television's national ownership cap may soon be gone. The FCC has announced plans to vote on replacing it with case-by-case review, and radio broadcasters watching their own ownership fight are asking the obvious question: if TV goes first, how far behind is AM/FM? [read more]
As its legal fight with Nielsen grinds on, Cumulus Media is looking elsewhere for audience data. The broadcaster has become the first commercial licensee of Xperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, rolling out the in-car measurement service across its 393 stations. [read more]
Audacy's surprise sale of its entire St. Louis cluster finally has a dollar figure attached. A new FCC filing puts a number on what Hoffmann Media Group is paying for the six-station cluster anchored by KMOX, more than two weeks after the deal was first announced. [read more]
(Josh Brown) Nearly every modern media interaction begins with a transaction. Give us your money. Give us your information. Give us permission to track your activity. Give us your attention in exchange for access. Even things that are “free” are not free. But not radio. [read more]
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
Podcasts have carved out a growing share of Americans' daily audio habits, but new Nielsen data confirms listening, not watching, remains the format's true foundation, with the large majority of monthly podcast consumers still choosing audio over video. [read more]
As Beasley Media Group leans further into its digital-first strategy, the company is elevating the executive behind its technology backbone. Jose Alberto Roldan has been promoted from VP of IT to the newly created role of Head of Technology and Infrastructure. [read more]
The first stop was NYC. Next stop for the Broadcasters Foundation of America? Cleveland, as the BFOA Media Mixer merges with Hubbard - Media That Connects' opening reception for Morning Show Boot Camp 2026 on August 5 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. [read more]
From Washington to Wall Street: Trust RBR+TVBR Townsquare Media has decided when it will release its second quarter earnings results. What are investors expecting to hear from CFO Stu Rostenstein and CEO Bill Wilson? Find out more in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.SubscribeHERE!
As the Buffalo Bills rebuild their radio strategy from the ground up, the team has revealed new shows and its first wave of affiliates, spanning across the Empire State, Pennsylvania, and even one station 1,325 miles from the Bills' new home at Highmark Stadium. [read more]
With the 2028 Summer Olympics ahead, iHeartMedia has partnered with USA Water Polo to grow the sport's footprint nationwide, designating iHeart as the Official Radio Partner of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, the world's largest youth water polo tournament. [read more]
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(Curtis LeGeyt) Recently, America celebrated its 250th birthday. Local radio stations are telling America’s story in every corner of the country. It also presents an opportunity for policymakers to strengthen local broadcasting so stations can continue serving their communities for generations to come.
Television's national ownership cap may soon be gone. The FCC has announced plans to vote on replacing it with case-by-case review, and radio broadcasters watching their own ownership fight are asking the obvious question: if TV goes first, how far behind is AM/FM?
As its legal fight with Nielsen grinds on, Cumulus Media is looking elsewhere for audience data. The broadcaster has become the first commercial licensee of Xperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, rolling out the in-car measurement service across its 393 stations.
Audacy's surprise sale of its entire St. Louis cluster finally has a dollar figure attached. A new FCC filing puts a number on what Hoffmann Media Group is paying for the six-station cluster anchored by KMOX, more than two weeks after the deal was first announced.
(Josh Brown) Nearly every modern media interaction begins with a transaction. Give us your money. Give us your information. Give us permission to track your activity. Give us your attention in exchange for access. Even things that are “free” are not free. But not radio.
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT.
Podcasts have carved out a growing share of Americans' daily audio habits, but new Nielsen data confirms listening, not watching, remains the format's true foundation, with the large majority of monthly podcast consumers still choosing audio over video.
As Beasley Media Group leans further into its digital-first strategy, the company is elevating the executive behind its technology backbone. Jose Alberto Roldan has been promoted from VP of IT to the newly created role of Head of Technology and Infrastructure.
The first stop was NYC. Next stop for the Broadcasters Foundation of America? Cleveland, as the BFOA Media Mixer merges with Hubbard - Media That Connects' opening reception for Morning Show Boot Camp 2026 on August 5 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
As the Buffalo Bills rebuild their radio strategy from the ground up, the team has revealed new shows and its first wave of affiliates, spanning across the Empire State, Pennsylvania, and even one station 1,325 miles from the Bills' new home at Highmark Stadium.
With the 2028 Summer Olympics ahead, iHeartMedia has partnered with USA Water Polo to grow the sport's footprint nationwide, designating iHeart as the Official Radio Partner of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, the world's largest youth water polo tournament.
