After years of debate and discussion, the Federal Communications Commission has officially adopted FM geo-targeting as proposed in a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The change will allow stations to air geo-targeted content for a portion of their broadcast hour. [read more]
As billionaire energy drink mogul Manoj Bhargava poses the threat of a hostile takeover to Cumulus Media, Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group has filed a lawsuit against Bhargava and his Arena Group, alleging failure to fulfill financial obligations. [read more]
Nielsen has updated its market rankings as the Spring ratings period gets underway, showcasing a shift within the top ten. Dallas-Ft. Worth has ascended to the fourth spot, pushing San Francisco down to fifth. Other PPM shakeups have been noted within. [read more]
Max Media's New Country Z100 (WOOZ) in Marion/Carbondale, IL, recently celebrated its 30th Annual St. Jude Radiothon, achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone by collecting $688,432.45, the station's highest amount raised to date. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) When Rachel Geddes was the Promotion Director at WIOG in Saginaw, she ran one of the best intern programs in Radio. She didn’t just send emails or fliers to colleges, she went out and actively recruited starting in February. [read more]
(By Chris Stonick) One of my favorite stories is from my days working in Indianapolis. The station had hired a young seller who had never worked in radio before. His first client was a $312,000 annual. Here’s how he did it: [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) Do you ever watch Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, or Family Feud? According to Nielsen, these game shows average about 8 million viewers a week, but none of those viewers are watching because they have a chance to win something. [read more]
Minnesota Public Radio has officially sold the farthest-flung station in its 45-station portfolio - a signal that you'd have to drive for 20 hours from MPR's Twin Cities headquarters to hear. Boise State Public Radio has acquired MPR's KWRV 91.9 in Sun Valley, ID. [read more]
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting April 7, Radio Ink is launching the Radio InkRadio Wrap, a Sunday digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week. [read more]
Marketron has updated its ROI Calculator tool with new projections for the years 2024 through 2026. This free tool, originally debuted in 2022, is designed to help radio sellers accurately forecast their advertising revenue for both over-the-air and digital sales. [read more]
Austin's KUT and KUTX Public Media have announced the promotion of Wade Lee to the role of Assistant General Manager for Strategy, Engagement, and Development. In this new capacity, Lee will act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, Debbie Hiott. [read more]
Former American Idol contestant and radio personality Mikalah Gordon is joining Audacy Las Vegas' KLUC as co-host for The Chet Buchanan Show starting April 3. Returning to her hometown of Vegas, Gordon is moving from Audacy's Channel Q in Los Angeles. [read more]
Lee Siegfried, known to many as Crazy Cabbie from his days on Howard Stern's syndicated radio show, has passed away at 55. His death was confirmed by fellow Minnesota native and air talent Cane Peterson, who shared the news on Facebook on March 31. [read more]
Always Know The Deal With RBR+TVBR One day after announcing the sale of WHGM-AM and one of its FM translators, Maryland Media One is now parting ways with FM translator in Bel Air, MD. Who's buying this mini FM?The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
SiriusXM is continuing its outreach to Swifties with the launch of an exclusive limited engagement channel dedicated to Taylor Swift. Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) starts on April 7 and continues through the lead-up to her new album "The Tortured Poets Department." [read more]
Following the smashing streaming resurgence of Suits, SiriusXM is reuniting the show's Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty for a brand-new series rewatch podcast. The currently untitled podcast will offer in-depth analysis of each episode. [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]
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After years of debate and discussion, the Federal Communications Commission has officially adopted FM geo-targeting as proposed in a previous Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The change will allow stations to air geo-targeted content for a portion of their broadcast hour.
As billionaire energy drink mogul Manoj Bhargava poses the threat of a hostile takeover to Cumulus Media, Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group has filed a lawsuit against Bhargava and his Arena Group, alleging failure to fulfill financial obligations.
Nielsen has updated its market rankings as the Spring ratings period gets underway, showcasing a shift within the top ten. Dallas-Ft. Worth has ascended to the fourth spot, pushing San Francisco down to fifth. Other PPM shakeups have been noted within.
Max Media's New Country Z100 (WOOZ) in Marion/Carbondale, IL, recently celebrated its 30th Annual St. Jude Radiothon, achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone by collecting $688,432.45, the station's highest amount raised to date.
(By Paige Nienaber) When Rachel Geddes was the Promotion Director at WIOG in Saginaw, she ran one of the best intern programs in Radio. She didn’t just send emails or fliers to colleges, she went out and actively recruited starting in February.
(By Chris Stonick) One of my favorite stories is from my days working in Indianapolis. The station had hired a young seller who had never worked in radio before. His first client was a $312,000 annual. Here’s how he did it:
(By Jeff McHugh) Do you ever watch Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, or Family Feud? According to Nielsen, these game shows average about 8 million viewers a week, but none of those viewers are watching because they have a chance to win something.
Minnesota Public Radio has officially sold the farthest-flung station in its 45-station portfolio - a signal that you'd have to drive for 20 hours from MPR's Twin Cities headquarters to hear. Boise State Public Radio has acquired MPR's KWRV 91.9 in Sun Valley, ID.
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting April 7, Radio Ink is launching the Radio Ink Radio Wrap, a Sunday digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week.
Marketron has updated its ROI Calculator tool with new projections for the years 2024 through 2026. This free tool, originally debuted in 2022, is designed to help radio sellers accurately forecast their advertising revenue for both over-the-air and digital sales.
Austin's KUT and KUTX Public Media have announced the promotion of Wade Lee to the role of Assistant General Manager for Strategy, Engagement, and Development. In this new capacity, Lee will act as a strategic advisor to the General Manager, Debbie Hiott.
Former American Idol contestant and radio personality Mikalah Gordon is joining Audacy Las Vegas' KLUC as co-host for The Chet Buchanan Show starting April 3. Returning to her hometown of Vegas, Gordon is moving from Audacy's Channel Q in Los Angeles.
Lee Siegfried, known to many as Crazy Cabbie from his days on Howard Stern's syndicated radio show, has passed away at 55. His death was confirmed by fellow Minnesota native and air talent Cane Peterson, who shared the news on Facebook on March 31.
SiriusXM is continuing its outreach to Swifties with the launch of an exclusive limited engagement channel dedicated to Taylor Swift. Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) starts on April 7 and continues through the lead-up to her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Following the smashing streaming resurgence of Suits, SiriusXM is reuniting the show's Patrick J. Adams and Sarah Rafferty for a brand-new series rewatch podcast. The currently untitled podcast will offer in-depth analysis of each episode.
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 
