For 2026, “Innovation alone isn’t enough,” writes BIA Advisory Services CEO Tom Buono as the company's Forecasting and Analyst Teams identify “Radio’s Resilience Through Digital Extension” as one of the ten defining trends for the upcoming year. [read more]
Radio Ink has revealed the agenda for the 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference, signaling a sharp focus on innovation and strategy across one of broadcasting's hottest sectors. Set for May 27 and 28, the event will examine Gen Z, AI, the FCC, and plenty more letters of note. [read more]
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is calling 2025 a “historic year” for deregulation and modernization across the nation’s broadcast and radio industries, citing hundreds of rule eliminations for local stations, even as one Commissioner raises final concerns. [read more]
As Santa preps his flight crew and Kevin McCallister arms his house, the Radio Ink staff takes this moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. In observance of Christmas Day, our regular headlines will not be published tomorrow. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) So, Christmas and New Year's are done. Over as far as we’re concerned for this exercise. Next is Q1, which is brimming (he said “brimming”) with stuff to sell. Surprisingly, I’ve never done a compilation of stuff for that time period. Until now. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) One Radio Ink reader wrote to me to ask about using co-op dollars for radio recruitment. Is that possible? Sure is. In many cases, the manufacturer just wants their name mentioned a certain number of times in the ad and possibly their slogan. [read more]
Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS has crossed the $1 million threshold once again during its ninth annual St. Jude Radiothon. The fundraiser, held December 11–12, brought in $1,397,535 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, beating 2024's $1,291,743. [read more]
Hubbard Radio’s syndicated Dave and Mahoney collected over 44,000 holiday greeting cards during its annual 10K for the Troops campaign at the program's home station in Phoenix. The effort involved listeners nationwide. [read more]
As Civic Media continues its expansion across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, the broadcaster has named former Audacy SVP/Market Manager for Milwaukee and Madison Chuck Sullivan as its Regional Market Manager, based in Eau Claire. [read more]
After three years in Texas television, Rod Day is returning to America's Last Frontier, this time to lead on the radio side. Connoisseur Media has named Day Market Manager for its Alaska properties, part of the group’s expansion following its merger with Alpha Media. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR Three weeks after winning a battle over an FM translator's rebroadcast of a station now owned by Townsquare Media, the mini-station's owner has agreed to sell the facility to an Allentown-based entity.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get itHERE!
The Association of Public Radio Engineers has opened registration for the 26th Annual Public Radio Engineering Conference, set for the Thursday and Friday before NAB Show 2026 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas. [read more]
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes is turning the mic toward Minneapolis morning host Dave Ryan on his Chachi Loves Everybody podcast, talking Ryan's path from a goat-feeding starter job at a station in Colorado to a Marconi Award-winning talent. [read more]
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For 2026, “Innovation alone isn’t enough,” writes BIA Advisory Services CEO Tom Buono as the company's Forecasting and Analyst Teams identify “Radio’s Resilience Through Digital Extension” as one of the ten defining trends for the upcoming year.
Radio Ink has revealed the agenda for the 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference, signaling a sharp focus on innovation and strategy across one of broadcasting's hottest sectors. Set for May 27 and 28, the event will examine Gen Z, AI, the FCC, and plenty more letters of note.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is calling 2025 a “historic year” for deregulation and modernization across the nation’s broadcast and radio industries, citing hundreds of rule eliminations for local stations, even as one Commissioner raises final concerns.
As Santa preps his flight crew and Kevin McCallister arms his house, the Radio Ink staff takes this moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. In observance of Christmas Day, our regular headlines will not be published tomorrow.
(Paige Nienaber) So, Christmas and New Year's are done. Over as far as we’re concerned for this exercise. Next is Q1, which is brimming (he said “brimming”) with stuff to sell. Surprisingly, I’ve never done a compilation of stuff for that time period. Until now.
(Chris Stonick) One Radio Ink reader wrote to me to ask about using co-op dollars for radio recruitment. Is that possible? Sure is. In many cases, the manufacturer just wants their name mentioned a certain number of times in the ad and possibly their slogan.
Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS has crossed the $1 million threshold once again during its ninth annual St. Jude Radiothon. The fundraiser, held December 11–12, brought in $1,397,535 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, beating 2024's $1,291,743.
Hubbard Radio’s syndicated Dave and Mahoney collected over 44,000 holiday greeting cards during its annual 10K for the Troops campaign at the program's home station in Phoenix. The effort involved listeners nationwide.
As Civic Media continues its expansion across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, the broadcaster has named former Audacy SVP/Market Manager for Milwaukee and Madison Chuck Sullivan as its Regional Market Manager, based in Eau Claire.
After three years in Texas television, Rod Day is returning to America's Last Frontier, this time to lead on the radio side. Connoisseur Media has named Day Market Manager for its Alaska properties, part of the group’s expansion following its merger with Alpha Media.
The Association of Public Radio Engineers has opened registration for the 26th Annual Public Radio Engineering Conference, set for the Thursday and Friday before NAB Show 2026 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas.
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes is turning the mic toward Minneapolis morning host Dave Ryan on his Chachi Loves Everybody podcast, talking Ryan's path from a goat-feeding starter job at a station in Colorado to a Marconi Award-winning talent.
