Earlier in May, Urban One announced continued delays in its financial reporting, revealing to the SEC that it needed more time to complete its 2023 year-end financials. Now it appears the company will take longer than initially stated to meet Nasdaq compliance. [read more]
Bay Area public radio broadcaster KQED is laying off 19 employees as part of an 8% overall staff reduction. An additional 11 employees have accepted early retirement and voluntary departure offers as the company faces an $8 million deficit for fiscal year 2024. [read more]
Imagine you’ve been given 10 chances to try to hit a bullseye on a dartboard to win $500,000. You square up at the throw line, but just before you launch the first dart, you’re told, “Oh, one more thing.” And they blindfold you. [read more]
Radio Ink has opened nominations for the Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it! [read more]
(By Mike McVay) With Memorial Day weekend wrapped up, many have officially started their Summer. For most Americans, it means the end of the school year, vacations, and long weekends. For radio, it means live events, promotions, and marketing. [read more]
(By John Shomby) As we welcome a new class of college graduates into the “real” world, I thought it best for at least one of us in radio to send a very specific message. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) The fast pace of life and business can take its toll. Everyone is often running in multiple directions, trying to cover every responsibility with acceptable standards. Too many tasks have been piled on too few and something has to give. [read more]
Attendees at both this year's CES and NAB Show were wowed by Xperi's DTS AutoStage - not just for what it provides for radio's audience in the car, but for what it provides broadcasters outside of the automobile. On Thursday, you'll get the full tour. Register HERE! [read more]
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will hold its third annual Giving Day on Thursday, June 13. This event brings together the radio and television industries to support colleagues experiencing financial hardship due to critical illness, accidents, or disasters. [read more]
A new platform dedicated to connecting media professionals with diverse career opportunities has launched. Media Jobs Report caters to individuals seeking jobs in radio, TV, journalism, and digital media, and offers internships and scholarships for students. [read more]
Alpha Media Chicago has announced the rebranding of its heritage Country station, WCCQ, to Free Country 98.3 to mark the Memorial Day weekend. The station will now also broadcast on a second signal at 102.3 across the Chicagoland area. [read more]
Audacy Austin has swapped Hot 95.9 (KKMJ-HD3) for Texas Country, now featuring a mix of classic Country and contemporary artists from the Texas music scene. Updates on on-air staff and programming will be announced in the coming weeks. [read more]
Audacy Miami has relaunched Power 96 (WPOW) with a focus on '90s and '00s Hip-Hop and R&B. The station will keep its heritage name, which it has had since the '80s, paired with a new logo and the majority of its on-air lineup. [read more]
Get A VIP Seat In DC With RBR+TVBR Republican FCC Brendan Carr says he opposes a "new effort to regulate political speech" ahead of a contentious 2024 U.S. presidential election. Why? The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail explains it all. Get it by clicking HERE.
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh is starting a new Steelers Audio Network as the cluster extends its audio agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2028 season. The network will feature game-day broadcasts, on-demand audio from Steelers Nation Radio, and more. [read more]
Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither has launched enLighten on SiriusXM. The new channel, curated by Gaither, features uplifting Gospel music, inspirational stories, and messages of hope from artists such as Greater Vision and Booth Brothers. [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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Earlier in May, Urban One announced continued delays in its financial reporting, revealing to the SEC that it needed more time to complete its 2023 year-end financials. Now it appears the company will take longer than initially stated to meet Nasdaq compliance.
Bay Area public radio broadcaster KQED is laying off 19 employees as part of an 8% overall staff reduction. An additional 11 employees have accepted early retirement and voluntary departure offers as the company faces an $8 million deficit for fiscal year 2024.
Imagine you’ve been given 10 chances to try to hit a bullseye on a dartboard to win $500,000. You square up at the throw line, but just before you launch the first dart, you’re told, “Oh, one more thing.” And they blindfold you.
Radio Ink has opened nominations for the Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it!
(By Mike McVay) With Memorial Day weekend wrapped up, many have officially started their Summer. For most Americans, it means the end of the school year, vacations, and long weekends. For radio, it means live events, promotions, and marketing.
(By John Shomby) As we welcome a new class of college graduates into the “real” world, I thought it best for at least one of us in radio to send a very specific message.
(By Buzz Knight) The fast pace of life and business can take its toll. Everyone is often running in multiple directions, trying to cover every responsibility with acceptable standards. Too many tasks have been piled on too few and something has to give.
Attendees at both this year's CES and NAB Show were wowed by Xperi's DTS AutoStage - not just for what it provides for radio's audience in the car, but for what it provides broadcasters outside of the automobile. On Thursday, you'll get the full tour. 
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will hold its third annual Giving Day on Thursday, June 13. This event brings together the radio and television industries to support colleagues experiencing financial hardship due to critical illness, accidents, or disasters.
A new platform dedicated to connecting media professionals with diverse career opportunities has launched. Media Jobs Report caters to individuals seeking jobs in radio, TV, journalism, and digital media, and offers internships and scholarships for students.
Alpha Media Chicago has announced the rebranding of its heritage Country station, WCCQ, to Free Country 98.3 to mark the Memorial Day weekend. The station will now also broadcast on a second signal at 102.3 across the Chicagoland area.
Audacy Austin has swapped Hot 95.9 (KKMJ-HD3) for Texas Country, now featuring a mix of classic Country and contemporary artists from the Texas music scene. Updates on on-air staff and programming will be announced in the coming weeks.
Audacy Miami has relaunched Power 96 (WPOW) with a focus on '90s and '00s Hip-Hop and R&B. The station will keep its heritage name, which it has had since the '80s, paired with a new logo and the majority of its on-air lineup.
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh is starting a new Steelers Audio Network as the cluster extends its audio agreement with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2028 season. The network will feature game-day broadcasts, on-demand audio from Steelers Nation Radio, and more.
Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither has launched enLighten on SiriusXM. The new channel, curated by Gaither, features uplifting Gospel music, inspirational stories, and messages of hope from artists such as Greater Vision and Booth Brothers.
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 
