Mary Jo Flynn-Nevins, Sacramento County’s Chief of Emergency Services and IAEM policy chair, talks to Radio Ink about the real-world consequences of removing AM from vehicles, the AM Act policy push, and what broadcasters can do. [read more]
As legislative pressure mounts to make automakers keep AM radio in vehicle dashboards, this year’s NAB Leadership Foundation awards prove its value. AM stations like WWNC, WCCO, and WBAL are being honored for lifesaving public service and community connection. [read more]
From economic forecasts to radio's next superstars, NAB Show 2025 starts with a weekend of sessions focused on the future, all on topics affecting small and medium market broadcasters and the largest companies alike. Here is a sampling of what to expect: [read more]
The April issue of Radio Ink celebrates top industry leaders and opportunities. From NAB’s April Carty-Sipp to AI sales strategies and leadership insights, this edition is packed with tools to drive growth, innovation, and future success. [read more]
Preparation doesn’t get the attention it needs. Yet, radio talent are too often programmed to fill their content clock with a precise formula, and they and their brand managers underestimate the importance of mastering the art of improvisation. [read more]
(By Randy Lane) The key question to creating sticky A-level content is, “Will the premise lead to stories, humor, conflict, drama, character reveals, or engaging listener interaction?” Avoid these premises if you want to create captivating content: [read more]
Following an extensive national search, Louisville Public Media has announced the appointment of Kenya Young as its next President and CEO. Young's nearly two decades of public media experience include leadership roles at New York Public Radio and NPR. [read more]
NRG Media Omaha has elevated two of its on-air personalities to Music Director roles. Mike Neville, afternoon host on 101.9 The Keg (KOOO), and Megan Rieder, co-host of the morning show on Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ), have both been promoted. [read more]
Former Cincinnati Reds play-by-play broadcaster Thom Brennaman will step into the morning show slot at iHeartMedia's 700 WLW-AM starting Monday, following Mike McConnell’s retirement announcement earlier this week to cap a fifty-year career. [read more]
Country Radio Broadcasters is now accepting applications for the Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee, the volunteer team responsible for shaping the educational programming of CRS 2026, through Friday, April 18. [read more]
Radio stations and personalities across Louisiana were recognized for excellence in programming, community service, and innovation at the 2025 Prestige Awards, hosted by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in Baton Rouge. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR Norsan Media has finally moved forward with the purchase of Austin-market FM properties it has been operating under a lease agreement since July 2023. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the full details.Get it by clicking HERE!
In addition to the current monthly ranker, Triton Digital is expanding its US Podcast Ranker to include all publishers regardless of whether they currently use Triton’s measurement services in a new quarterly listener-based ranking set to debut later this year. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from B. Derek Shaw at WRAW-AM in Reading, PA, in 1978. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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Mary Jo Flynn-Nevins, Sacramento County’s Chief of Emergency Services and IAEM policy chair, talks to Radio Ink about the real-world consequences of removing AM from vehicles, the AM Act policy push, and what broadcasters can do. 
As legislative pressure mounts to make automakers keep AM radio in vehicle dashboards, this year’s NAB Leadership Foundation awards prove its value. AM stations like WWNC, WCCO, and WBAL are being honored for lifesaving public service and community connection.
From economic forecasts to radio's next superstars, NAB Show 2025 starts with a weekend of sessions focused on the future, all on topics affecting small and medium market broadcasters and the largest companies alike. Here is a sampling of what to expect:
The April issue of Radio Ink celebrates top industry leaders and opportunities. From NAB’s April Carty-Sipp to AI sales strategies and leadership insights, this edition is packed with tools to drive growth, innovation, and future success.
Preparation doesn’t get the attention it needs. Yet, radio talent are too often programmed to fill their content clock with a precise formula, and they and their brand managers underestimate the importance of mastering the art of improvisation.
(By Randy Lane) The key question to creating sticky A-level content is, “Will the premise lead to stories, humor, conflict, drama, character reveals, or engaging listener interaction?” Avoid these premises if you want to create captivating content:
Following an extensive national search, Louisville Public Media has announced the appointment of Kenya Young as its next President and CEO. Young's nearly two decades of public media experience include leadership roles at New York Public Radio and NPR.
NRG Media Omaha has elevated two of its on-air personalities to Music Director roles. Mike Neville, afternoon host on 101.9 The Keg (KOOO), and Megan Rieder, co-host of the morning show on Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ), have both been promoted.
Former Cincinnati Reds play-by-play broadcaster Thom Brennaman will step into the morning show slot at iHeartMedia's 700 WLW-AM starting Monday, following Mike McConnell’s retirement announcement earlier this week to cap a fifty-year career.
Country Radio Broadcasters is now accepting applications for the Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee, the volunteer team responsible for shaping the educational programming of CRS 2026, through Friday, April 18.
Radio stations and personalities across Louisiana were recognized for excellence in programming, community service, and innovation at the 2025 Prestige Awards, hosted by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in Baton Rouge.
In addition to the current monthly ranker, Triton Digital is expanding its US Podcast Ranker to include all publishers regardless of whether they currently use Triton’s measurement services in a new quarterly listener-based ranking set to debut later this year.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from B. Derek Shaw at WRAW-AM in Reading, PA, in 1978. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
