As the holiday shopping season intensifies, trends show a significant shift towards online retail's convenience and variety. However, as consumers remain cautious about spending and insist on the best value for money, brands should be leveraging audio's trust. [read more]
In September, Susan Patrick pled guilty to concealing $10 million in gross receipts earned by Patrick Communications and $9.5 million earned jointly with her husband, Larry Patrick, from the Internal Revenue Service. Now the Department of Justice is calling for jail time. [read more]
If you think, "No young people want to work in radio anymore," do yourself a favor - read this month's Radio Ink cover-to-cover on December 11, featuring the BEA's Heather Birks, our 30 and Under Superstars, and The Radio Fam's Marie LeMaitre. [read more]
If you've been on social media in the last week, you've undoubtedly seen the yearly deluge of Spotify Wrapped posts, where the streamer offers users a personalized summary of their year in audio. But should you create something similar for your station or brand? [read more]
(By Charese Fruge') Grace Agostino is the VP of Network Sales at Nueva Network, working with national brands and agencies. Starting in the industry as a sales assistant in 1996, Grace now delivers multicultural solutions to a monthly audience of 20 million. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber, of course) First, if you haven’t listened to my podcast, “Three Radio Promotions In Three Minutes,” give it a spin. (Available where all podcasts and Men’s intimate wear are sold.) [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]
Cox Media Group Director of Adult Contemporary and Hot AC Emily Boldon announced she is leaving the company at the end of the year. Boldon shared the news on Facebook, discussing her time at CMG Atlanta, where she also served as cluster OM. [read more]
After a year as Managing Partner at a Portland marketing firm, Former iHeartMedia Region President Robert Dove is rejoining radio. Dove is joining Alpha Media Portland as Market Manager, as current manager Lisa Decker prepares for retirement at 2023's end. [read more]
As Jacobs Media and its app development wing, jācapps, have announced the addition of Chris Brunt as Director of Digital and Revenue Generation. The hiring comes as Seth Resler is departing the company to pursue other interests, leaving a consultancy option open. [read more]
After speculation over whether he would return to Cumulus Media at the end of his contract, Dan Bongino has re-signed with Westwood One. Bongino famously railed against Cumulus' vaccine requirement, which was lifted back in May. [read more]
WXXI Public Media CEO Norm Silverstein will retire in 2024 after almost thirty years of leading the Rochester operator. The group contains WXXI-AM, WXXI-FM, and WXXO. The WXXI Board of Trustees are beginning a national search for his successor. [read more]
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day. [read more]
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Roberts Metro Broadcasting's Foxy 106.9 (KXBS-HD3/K295CQ) is welcoming Don "DJ Wrekk-1" Williams back to St. Louis as the station's Program Director. Williams returns to his hometown after successful stints in Indianapolis and Florida. [read more]
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Boston Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione is 2024's winner of the Ford C. Frick Award. This award, given for excellence in baseball broadcasting, honors the veteran play-by-play caller's 41 seasons. [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]
Podcasts will have a featured spot at this upcoming year's South by Southwest, as Vox Media has teamed with the event for its own stage. The Vox Media Podcast Stage will be held over three days at the JW Marriott in Austin. [read more]
The Atlantic's How To podcast series has unveiled its fifth season, How to Keep Time. This season delves into our complex relationship with time, exploring the perpetual feeling of time scarcity, and cultural myths affecting time usage. [read more]
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