As Podcast Radio begins a format rollout in four Beasley Media across the US, a study by Coleman Insights has discovered that 81% of podcast consumers in the US are keen on tuning into an AM/FM that broadcasts handpicked podcast content. [read more]
You don’t need a crystal ball to forecast where broadcast industry leaders will be on November 15: They’ll all be at Forecast 2024 in New York City. Don’t take our word for it. Read what previous years' attendees have to say about Forecast: [read more]
Community Broadcasters of Florence recently concluded its annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon with 99.3 The Cat, Live 95.3, Almighty 105.1, and 93.7 Frank FM breaking previous donation records and directly benefiting South Carolina's McLeod Children’s Hospital. [read more]
Spotify turned heads on Tuesday with the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings. The music streaming giant recorded a net profit of €65 million ($69.1 million), a notable achievement considering analysts had anticipated a loss for the quarter. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber, obviously) One of my favorite Michael Martin lines was when a station missed Halloween. And when I say “missed,” I mean it in the sense that there was no imaging, no contesting, no prizing, no weekend theme… [read more]
(Jeff McHugh) What could you learn by studying your direct competitor? Consider taking a day off the air and listening intently to your main competitor with your program director, producer, and others whose opinions you value. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) If you’re a seasoned writer, you may not agree with this. However, if you are an untrained media rep or a new rep, writing a basic ad can be frightening and hard. Writing a good ad is even more difficult. And writing great ads takes a unique talent. [read more]
(Sponsored Content) The potential benefits of deploying AI in news content generation are many – increased reach, advanced personalization, and consistent, reliable reporting. But how can broadcasters, especially smaller organizations, leverage this technology? [read more]
Saga Communications has announced Craig Dalla Riva as the new Market Manager for its Lowcountry Radio Group in Hilton Head, SC. Dalla Riva comes to Saga after eight years with Cumulus as Regional VP of Florence and Myrtle Beach. [read more]
Tom Stoner, founder of Stoner Broadcasting and co-founder of American Tower, passed away on October 19, due to pulmonary fibrosis. Stoner's career in radio and broadcasting not only shaped the industry but also aimed to foster global communication. [read more]
iHeartMedia Atlanta has introduced a new weekday show, The Ferrari Simmons Show, on 105.3 The Beat. Ferrari is no stranger to Atlanta radio, having been a radio personality at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 and Core Communications' Streetz 94.5. [read more]
ENCO is collaborating with Benztown and Compass Media Networks to introduce its SpecAI ad creation technology to the North American radio broadcast market. SpecAI employs generative AI models to automate voice tracking and content creation for spec spot production. [read more]
Super Hi-Fi, developer of Weathercaster, has signed an agreement giving Westwood One exclusive rights to market and monetize the AI-generated weather service. Weathercaster employs AI algorithms to deliver accurate, timely weather information to radio stations. [read more]
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Radio syndicator Throwback Brands is expanding its partnership with fully cloud-native automation platform Radio.Cloud. All 65+ Throwback Brands affiliate stations will transition to Radio.Cloud by early 2024. [read more]
TuneIn, in collaboration with the SEVENS Radio Network, has announced the relaunch of The Garth Channel, slated for later this fall. The channel, formerly available only to SiriusXM subscribers, will become globally accessible for free for the first time. [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]
The New York Times and Serial Productions, in collaboration with ProPublica and Nashville Public Radio, are launching a series titled The Kids of Rutherford County, which delves into a decade-long practice of arresting and illegally jailing minors in Tennessee. [read more]
On Tuesday, Secretly Group launched the second season of its Secretly Society podcast. The upcoming season promises a star-studded lineup featuring artists such as Cherry Glazerr, Jamila Woods, and Kevin Morby, among others. [read more]
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As Podcast Radio begins a format rollout in four Beasley Media across the US, a study by Coleman Insights has discovered that 81% of podcast consumers in the US are keen on tuning into an AM/FM that broadcasts handpicked podcast content.
You don’t need a crystal ball to forecast where broadcast industry leaders will be on November 15: They’ll all be at Forecast 2024 in New York City. Don’t take our word for it. Read what previous years' attendees have to say about Forecast:
Community Broadcasters of Florence recently concluded its annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon with 99.3 The Cat, Live 95.3, Almighty 105.1, and 93.7 Frank FM breaking previous donation records and directly benefiting South Carolina's McLeod Children’s Hospital.
Spotify turned heads on Tuesday with the release of its fiscal third-quarter earnings. The music streaming giant recorded a net profit of €65 million ($69.1 million), a notable achievement considering analysts had anticipated a loss for the quarter.
(By Paige Nienaber, obviously) One of my favorite Michael Martin lines was when a station missed Halloween. And when I say “missed,” I mean it in the sense that there was no imaging, no contesting, no prizing, no weekend theme…
(Jeff McHugh) What could you learn by studying your direct competitor? Consider taking a day off the air and listening intently to your main competitor with your program director, producer, and others whose opinions you value.
(By Rick Fink) If you’re a seasoned writer, you may not agree with this. However, if you are an untrained media rep or a new rep, writing a basic ad can be frightening and hard. Writing a good ad is even more difficult. And writing great ads takes a unique talent.
(Sponsored Content) The potential benefits of deploying AI in news content generation are many – increased reach, advanced personalization, and consistent, reliable reporting. But how can broadcasters, especially smaller organizations, leverage this technology?
Saga Communications has announced Craig Dalla Riva as the new Market Manager for its Lowcountry Radio Group in Hilton Head, SC. Dalla Riva comes to Saga after eight years with Cumulus as Regional VP of Florence and Myrtle Beach.
Tom Stoner, founder of Stoner Broadcasting and co-founder of American Tower, passed away on October 19, due to pulmonary fibrosis. Stoner's career in radio and broadcasting not only shaped the industry but also aimed to foster global communication.
iHeartMedia Atlanta has introduced a new weekday show, The Ferrari Simmons Show, on 105.3 The Beat. Ferrari is no stranger to Atlanta radio, having been a radio personality at Audacy Atlanta's V-103 and Core Communications' Streetz 94.5.
ENCO is collaborating with Benztown and Compass Media Networks to introduce its SpecAI ad creation technology to the North American radio broadcast market. SpecAI employs generative AI models to automate voice tracking and content creation for spec spot production.
Super Hi-Fi, developer of Weathercaster, has signed an agreement giving Westwood One exclusive rights to market and monetize the AI-generated weather service. Weathercaster employs AI algorithms to deliver accurate, timely weather information to radio stations.
Radio syndicator Throwback Brands is expanding its partnership with fully cloud-native automation platform Radio.Cloud. All 65+ Throwback Brands affiliate stations will transition to Radio.Cloud by early 2024.
TuneIn, in collaboration with the SEVENS Radio Network, has announced the relaunch of The Garth Channel, slated for later this fall. The channel, formerly available only to SiriusXM subscribers, will become globally accessible for free for the first time.
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 
The New York Times and Serial Productions, in collaboration with ProPublica and Nashville Public Radio, are launching a series titled The Kids of Rutherford County, which delves into a decade-long practice of arresting and illegally jailing minors in Tennessee.
On Tuesday, Secretly Group launched the second season of its Secretly Society podcast. The upcoming season promises a star-studded lineup featuring artists such as Cherry Glazerr, Jamila Woods, and Kevin Morby, among others.
