AM/FM remains the undisputed king of in-car audio in 2026, but the kingdom is facing the fastest digital challenge it has ever seen. That is the central takeaway for radio broadcasters from Edison Research's annual Infinite Dial study, released on Thursday. [read more]
As Saga Communications navigates its transition to a "blended" model of broadcast and digital revenue, the company posted a net loss for 2025. But CEO Chris Forgy traces the transformation to wisdom after a different kind of loss: the death of founder Ed Christian. [read more]
Urban One finished 2025 inside its guidance range, but CEO Alfred Liggins was measured in his optimism on the company's Q4 earnings call, pointing to a slower-than-expected start to the new year while defending the company's decision to hold its 2026 outlook steady. [read more]
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
(Jeff McHugh) Here’s one sentence that changed the path of my life: “Manage internally before managing others.” That was wisdom from Dr. Holly Latty-Mann, president of The Leadership Trust years ago at Wake Forest University. [read more]
In March, Radio Ink delivers our first-ever issue dedicated entirely to Christian radio: a format where faith, community, and commerce converge to create one of the industry's most resilient success stories. [read more]
It's been three months since iHeartMedia revealed its plans for TikTok Radio, in coordination with the social media colossus. Now the "living, breathing For You Feed," as the broadcaster calls it, is here with a debut set for 28 stations in major US markets. [read more]
NAB Show 2026 has tacked on several Tuesday sessions to its Broadcast Management and Monetization track, expanding the programming lineup for radio leaders beyond the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum as the industry moves closer to April in Las Vegas. [read more]
Katz Media Group has raised more than $45,000 for the Broadcasters Foundation of America through its 14th annual companywide membership drive, pushing the nation's largest media sales organization's cumulative total to nearly $550,000. [read more]
Erik Bradley is adding Dallas to his portfolio as Audacy's Brand Manager at KS107.5 (KQKS) in Denver, Assistant Brand Manager of B96 (WBBM) in Chicago, and Director of Music Initiatives takes on Brand Manager duties at Classic Hits formatted 98.7 The Spot (KSPF). [read more]
Your Seat In D.C. - Get RBR+TVBR The FCC has granted Dimes Media a waiver to go over its local ownership limits in San Luis Obispo, Calif., paving the way to the end of "Eclectic 24" on a full-signal FM. For the full story, turn to the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. Stay fully informed by signing up for this no-cost newsletterHERE!
Rickey Smiley is staying put and going bigger with Urban One. The Marconi Award-winning comedian has signed a five-year extension of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, while also beginning a new original video podcast series via the Urban One Podcast Network. [read more]
It describes itself as “a new kind of video game entertainment league where gaming, culture, music, sports, fashion, and reality TV collide.” Now the Global Gaming League has intersected with the United States' largest owner of radio stations, iHeartMedia. [read more]
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AM/FM remains the undisputed king of in-car audio in 2026, but the kingdom is facing the fastest digital challenge it has ever seen. That is the central takeaway for radio broadcasters from Edison Research's annual Infinite Dial study, released on Thursday.
As Saga Communications navigates its transition to a "blended" model of broadcast and digital revenue, the company posted a net loss for 2025. But CEO Chris Forgy traces the transformation to wisdom after a different kind of loss: the death of founder Ed Christian.
Urban One finished 2025 inside its guidance range, but CEO Alfred Liggins was measured in his optimism on the company's Q4 earnings call, pointing to a slower-than-expected start to the new year while defending the company's decision to hold its 2026 outlook steady.
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT.
(Jeff McHugh) Here’s one sentence that changed the path of my life: “Manage internally before managing others.” That was wisdom from Dr. Holly Latty-Mann, president of The Leadership Trust years ago at Wake Forest University.
In March, Radio Ink delivers our first-ever issue dedicated entirely to Christian radio: a format where faith, community, and commerce converge to create one of the industry's most resilient success stories.
It's been three months since iHeartMedia revealed its plans for TikTok Radio, in coordination with the social media colossus. Now the "living, breathing For You Feed," as the broadcaster calls it, is here with a debut set for 28 stations in major US markets.
NAB Show 2026 has tacked on several Tuesday sessions to its Broadcast Management and Monetization track, expanding the programming lineup for radio leaders beyond the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum as the industry moves closer to April in Las Vegas.
Katz Media Group has raised more than $45,000 for the Broadcasters Foundation of America through its 14th annual companywide membership drive, pushing the nation's largest media sales organization's cumulative total to nearly $550,000.
Erik Bradley is adding Dallas to his portfolio as Audacy's Brand Manager at KS107.5 (KQKS) in Denver, Assistant Brand Manager of B96 (WBBM) in Chicago, and Director of Music Initiatives takes on Brand Manager duties at Classic Hits formatted 98.7 The Spot (KSPF).
Rickey Smiley is staying put and going bigger with Urban One. The Marconi Award-winning comedian has signed a five-year extension of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, while also beginning a new original video podcast series via the Urban One Podcast Network.
It describes itself as “a new kind of video game entertainment league where gaming, culture, music, sports, fashion, and reality TV collide.” Now the Global Gaming League has intersected with the United States' largest owner of radio stations, iHeartMedia.
