With the global advertising industry gathered on the French Riviera, radio is making its presence felt at the Cannes Lions festival, cutting through the celebrity sightings and yacht parties with data-driven arguments about AM/FM’s performance advantages. [read more]
As the Trump administration pushes to end federal funding for public media, Oregon emergency officials are warning of the risks such cuts to radio could pose to vital emergency communications and disaster response. [read more]
What really makes Gen Z stop and listen? New data from Edison Research is shedding light on what cuts through the noise, and gets one of today’s most sought-after media consumers to engage with an audio ad - and it’s not always what brands might expect. [read more]
As Congress debates a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, a provision buried deep in the legislation could soon render many state-level AI regulations, including those directly affecting radio broadcasters, effectively unenforceable. [read more]
(Randy Lane) You may like your grocery store, but would you ever stand for hours in long lines anticipating the opening of a new one, or get a tattoo to show your loyalty? How can radio create loyalty and superfans like Wegmans? [read more]
(Buzz Knight) The concept of listener flow is a somewhat mysterious thing for programmers and talent to get their arms around. Broadcasters have faced this for an eternity, only to get their final report card when a rating book comes back. [read more]
Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti is the focus of the latest edition of Benztown's Chachi Loves Everybody podcast. Available now, the episode is available alongside a second feature with Connoisseur Media Founder and CEO Jeff Warshaw. [read more]
MediaCo is celebrating a swell of digital growth across its multiplatform media portfolio, as the company continues its integration of Estrella Media streaming assets. The company is reporting a 19% year-over-year increase in monthly digital unique users. [read more]
Philadelphia morning host Coop, from BIG 98.1 (WOGL), has raised more than $20,000 for the Child Life Services Department at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia while walking more than 60 miles from the City of Brotherly Love all the way to the Jersey Shore. [read more]
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has launched a new initiative across its member stations aimed at addressing hunger, particularly in rural America, through public service announcements, on-air stories, and digital outreach. [read more]
The Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class, honoring broadcasters who have shaped Georgia radio on-air, behind the scenes, and in engineering across a wide range of formats. All will be honored in an August ceremony. [read more]
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Former Reach Media syndicated host Warren Ballentine has joined SiriusXM with a new program that aims to spark civil discourse across political lines. Common Ground premiered June 17 on the satellite broadcaster's HUR Voices Channel, managed by Howard University. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Ian Kranitz at student-run WHSJ-FM in Southfield, MI. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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With the global advertising industry gathered on the French Riviera, radio is making its presence felt at the Cannes Lions festival, cutting through the celebrity sightings and yacht parties with data-driven arguments about AM/FM’s performance advantages.
As the Trump administration pushes to end federal funding for public media, Oregon emergency officials are warning of the risks such cuts to radio could pose to vital emergency communications and disaster response.
What really makes Gen Z stop and listen? New data from Edison Research is shedding light on what cuts through the noise, and gets one of today’s most sought-after media consumers to engage with an audio ad - and it’s not always what brands might expect.
As Congress debates a sweeping budget reconciliation bill, a provision buried deep in the legislation could soon render many state-level AI regulations, including those directly affecting radio broadcasters, effectively unenforceable.
(Randy Lane) You may like your grocery store, but would you ever stand for hours in long lines anticipating the opening of a new one, or get a tattoo to show your loyalty? How can radio create loyalty and superfans like Wegmans?
(Buzz Knight) The concept of listener flow is a somewhat mysterious thing for programmers and talent to get their arms around. Broadcasters have faced this for an eternity, only to get their final report card when a rating book comes back.
Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti is the focus of the latest edition of Benztown's Chachi Loves Everybody podcast. Available now, the episode is available alongside a second feature with Connoisseur Media Founder and CEO Jeff Warshaw.
MediaCo is celebrating a swell of digital growth across its multiplatform media portfolio, as the company continues its integration of Estrella Media streaming assets. The company is reporting a 19% year-over-year increase in monthly digital unique users.
Philadelphia morning host Coop, from BIG 98.1 (WOGL), has raised more than $20,000 for the Child Life Services Department at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia while walking more than 60 miles from the City of Brotherly Love all the way to the Jersey Shore.
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has launched a new initiative across its member stations aimed at addressing hunger, particularly in rural America, through public service announcements, on-air stories, and digital outreach.
The Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class, honoring broadcasters who have shaped Georgia radio on-air, behind the scenes, and in engineering across a wide range of formats. All will be honored in an August ceremony.
Former Reach Media syndicated host Warren Ballentine has joined SiriusXM with a new program that aims to spark civil discourse across political lines. Common Ground premiered June 17 on the satellite broadcaster's HUR Voices Channel, managed by Howard University.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Ian Kranitz at student-run WHSJ-FM in Southfield, MI. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
