Two Years Made All The Difference for Radio's Top Digital Sellers + Trusty Sets Global Context for FCC’s Next Moves + New Study Show Podcasting’s Hidden Crisis
The CEO of Nielsen's chief rival in radio audience measurement is set to testify today in federal court as part of Cumulus Media’s antitrust case against Nielsen, as the broadcaster claims other key witnesses are afraid to testify, citing fears of retaliation. [read more]
A lot can happen in two years. In 2023, most radio sales decks still treated broadcast and digital as separate lanes. Today, they’ve merged into one path that follows the listener everywhere as radio companies rebrand around data, attribution, and full-funnel marketing. [read more]
As the FCC reviews radio ownership cap limits, the global precedent for the FCC's recent deregulatory push and AI oversight are top of mind for Commissioner Olivia Trusty following the World Telecommunication Development Conference in Azerbaijan. [read more]
Podcasting has never been more accessible - or more difficult to sustain. A new report finds one in six Americans has created a podcast, yet a third have since quit, exposing a widening divide between creative enthusiasm and long-term endurance. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) For Natalie Jansen, radio wasn’t part of the plan. In fact, her entire career began in what she calls “the most unexpected way possible.” By winning the 102.9 The Hog’s Rock Girl competition in 2015. “That experience made me fall in love with how radio worked." [read more]
(James Bahm) I love to cook for the holidays. Whether it's an old family recipe or you're following along on YouTube, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, you have to get the right combination, or the final product won’t taste right. [read more]
Cumulus Media Indianapolis’s 99.5 WZPL is spreading $824,983 worth of holiday joy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. Because of the station's 29th annual Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon, 82 wishes will be granted for children across the region. [read more]
Spanish Broadcasting System San Francisco’s 93.3 La Raza (KRZZ) raised $222,240 during its annual Radiothon for Kids on Friday, December 5, benefiting UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Now in its 17th year, the event has generated nearly $7 million. [read more]
After weeks of rumors, it's official: Craig Carton will start his third era with New York City's WFAN in 2026. The New York State Broadcasters Hall of Famer is making his return to the station’s lineup on January 5 to launch The Carton Show alongside Chris McMonigle. [read more]
Portland's All Classical Radio (KQAC) has announced Fred Child as the next President and CEO, beginning January 2. Child will relocate from New York City to Oregon for the role. He is known for his 25-year run with the syndicated music program Performance Today. [read more]
Following a national search, Houston Public Media has appointed Executive Director of Content Laurie Ramirez as Station Manager. She will oversee operations and strategic leadership for NPR affiliate News 88.7 (KUHF), KUHT-TV, and HPM's digital platforms. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR In 2021, it was GameStop. Will the hot meme stock of 2025 be remembered as... Beasley Media Group? The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get itHERE!
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the election of eight new members to its Board of Trustees. The board also elected Libby Hlavka as its new chair. Hlavka, who joined the MPR Board of Trustees in 2017, succeeds Bryan Phillips, who will now serve as vice chair. [read more]
RadioAnalyzer, a global real-time audience analytics platform for radio, has appointed industry veteran Scott Musgrave to its US and Canada team. Musgrave most recently served as Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Coleman Insights. [read more]
Copyright 2025 Streamline Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Radio Ink ® is a registered trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc. Audio Ink ™ is a trademark of Streamline Publishing, Inc.
If you were forwarded this email from a friend or co-worker, hitting the UNSUBSCRIBE link below will end their subscription. Instead, please reply directly to them to request they stop forwarding this publication to you.
The CEO of Nielsen's chief rival in radio audience measurement is set to testify today in federal court as part of Cumulus Media’s antitrust case against Nielsen, as the broadcaster claims other key witnesses are afraid to testify, citing fears of retaliation.
A lot can happen in two years. In 2023, most radio sales decks still treated broadcast and digital as separate lanes. Today, they’ve merged into one path that follows the listener everywhere as radio companies rebrand around data, attribution, and full-funnel marketing.
As the FCC reviews radio ownership cap limits, the global precedent for the FCC's recent deregulatory push and AI oversight are top of mind for Commissioner Olivia Trusty following the World Telecommunication Development Conference in Azerbaijan.
Podcasting has never been more accessible - or more difficult to sustain. A new report finds one in six Americans has created a podcast, yet a third have since quit, exposing a widening divide between creative enthusiasm and long-term endurance.
(Charese Frugé) For Natalie Jansen, radio wasn’t part of the plan. In fact, her entire career began in what she calls “the most unexpected way possible.” By winning the 102.9 The Hog’s Rock Girl competition in 2015. “That experience made me fall in love with how radio worked."
(James Bahm) I love to cook for the holidays. Whether it's an old family recipe or you're following along on YouTube, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, you have to get the right combination, or the final product won’t taste right.
Cumulus Media Indianapolis’s 99.5 WZPL is spreading $824,983 worth of holiday joy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. Because of the station's 29th annual Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon, 82 wishes will be granted for children across the region.
Spanish Broadcasting System San Francisco’s 93.3 La Raza (KRZZ) raised $222,240 during its annual Radiothon for Kids on Friday, December 5, benefiting UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. Now in its 17th year, the event has generated nearly $7 million.
After weeks of rumors, it's official: Craig Carton will start his third era with New York City's WFAN in 2026. The New York State Broadcasters Hall of Famer is making his return to the station’s lineup on January 5 to launch The Carton Show alongside Chris McMonigle.
Portland's All Classical Radio (KQAC) has announced Fred Child as the next President and CEO, beginning January 2. Child will relocate from New York City to Oregon for the role. He is known for his 25-year run with the syndicated music program Performance Today.
Following a national search, Houston Public Media has appointed Executive Director of Content Laurie Ramirez as Station Manager. She will oversee operations and strategic leadership for NPR affiliate News 88.7 (KUHF), KUHT-TV, and HPM's digital platforms.
Minnesota Public Radio has announced the election of eight new members to its Board of Trustees. The board also elected Libby Hlavka as its new chair. Hlavka, who joined the MPR Board of Trustees in 2017, succeeds Bryan Phillips, who will now serve as vice chair.
RadioAnalyzer, a global real-time audience analytics platform for radio, has appointed industry veteran Scott Musgrave to its US and Canada team. Musgrave most recently served as Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Coleman Insights.
