Tuesday was a momentous day on Capitol Hill for broadcasters as the House Energy and Commerce Committee held the first hearing on retaining AM in vehicles and the message of the day was clear: lawmakers are ready to fight for AM. [read more]
Despite the celebration around Ford reversing its decision on removing AM radios from all 2024 models, there was one line in CEO Jim Farley's tweet that gave broadcasters pause. That issue was addressed at Tuesday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation held its 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards gala in Washington, DC on Tuesday evening. The awards recognize local radio and television stations for their community service and philanthropy. [read more]
On Wednesday, June 15, the 2023 Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference kicks off in beautiful Miami, Florida. This two-day, knowledge-packed conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Doral. Here's some of what you'll miss if you aren't there! [read more]
For the first time in the event's history, Hulu will serve as the official streaming destination of the iHeartRadio Music Festival. The performances from Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena will also be broadcast live on iHeartMedia stations nationwide on September 22 and 23. [read more]
Salem Media Group has entered into a licensing and distribution agreement with EpochTV, the streaming division of The Epoch Times. This marks a significant step for EpochTV, as it is the first time the platform has distributed its content outside of its own platform. [read more]
With the buzz around AM radio and its ongoing preservation in cars, audio streaming platform TuneIn is offering AM broadcasting its own brand of preservation. The company introduced TuneIn On-Air, which is free for FCC-licensed AM Broadcasters in the US. [read more]
iHeartMedia Birmingham's 102.5 The Bull has announced the addition of Megan Terry to mornings. Terry joins The Spencer Graves Show starting on June 12th. She makes her move from Steel City Madia's KBEQ in Kansas City, Missouri. [read more]
Saga Communications has appointed Pat Paxton as its new Senior Vice President of Content. He brings extensive experience to the role, having spent 22 years at Audacy as Chief Programming Officer. Paxton's tenure with Saga starts Monday, June 26. [read more]
In advance of this month's print edition of Radio Ink, Medallas de Cortez finalist Julissa Marcencia talks about programming Hispanic radio, the challenges of the fragmented audio landscape, and how local content always factors in. [read more]
Country Radio Broadcasters announced legendary country music artist Barbara Mandrell as this year's recipient of the 2023 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award. Mandrell will be honored during the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on July 10. [read more]
The Los Angeles Kings are making big changes for the '23-'24 season with a unified simulcast for both television and radio. While some franchises have done the opposite, the Kings will be adding radio commentary to TV. [read more]
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more weeks. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET. [read more]
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Audacy Pittsburgh's KDKA has formed a multi-year partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL). As such, KDKA will provide comprehensive coverage of all WPIAL football and boys and girls basketball championship games. [read more]
It's not just the land of Men at Work and AC/DC, a new report from Spotify highlights the performance of Australian artists on the streaming platform. Aussies generated more than $250 million in 2022. 80% of these earnings came from international listeners. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
PopBuzz is launching its latest podcast, Making The Album, with an exclusive interview featuring Niall Horan discussing his latest album, The Show. Hosted by Sam Prance, the podcast takes listeners on a track-by-track exploration. [read more]
Philadelphia public radio WXPN is celebrating Black Music Month with Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency. The new podcast highlights the stories of five up-and-coming Black musicians in their fight to reclaim country and Americana as inclusive genres. [read more]
Wondery's new podcast Diss and Tell goes inside the captivating world of celebrity feuds. Hosted by Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai, the show delves into the weapons celebrities use to wage social warfare against each other. [read more]
TikTok star Sophiena is partnering with production company Audio Always to launch a new podcast called Secret Mum Club. She is joined by co-host Emma Jones, who is a newsreader on Absolute Radio's Dave Berry Breakfast Show in the UK. [read more]
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Tuesday was a momentous day on Capitol Hill for broadcasters as the House Energy and Commerce Committee held the first hearing on retaining AM in vehicles and the message of the day was clear: lawmakers are ready to fight for AM.
Despite the celebration around Ford reversing its decision on removing AM radios from all 2024 models, there was one line in CEO Jim Farley's tweet that gave broadcasters pause. That issue was addressed at Tuesday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation held its 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards gala in Washington, DC on Tuesday evening. The awards recognize local radio and television stations for their community service and philanthropy.
On Wednesday, June 15, the 2023 Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference kicks off in beautiful Miami, Florida. This two-day, knowledge-packed conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Doral. Here's some of what you'll miss if you aren't there!
For the first time in the event's history, Hulu will serve as the official streaming destination of the iHeartRadio Music Festival. The performances from Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena will also be broadcast live on iHeartMedia stations nationwide on September 22 and 23.
Salem Media Group has entered into a licensing and distribution agreement with EpochTV, the streaming division of The Epoch Times. This marks a significant step for EpochTV, as it is the first time the platform has distributed its content outside of its own platform.
With the buzz around AM radio and its ongoing preservation in cars, audio streaming platform TuneIn is offering AM broadcasting its own brand of preservation. The company introduced TuneIn On-Air, which is free for FCC-licensed AM Broadcasters in the US.
iHeartMedia Birmingham's 102.5 The Bull has announced the addition of Megan Terry to mornings. Terry joins The Spencer Graves Show starting on June 12th. She makes her move from Steel City Madia's KBEQ in Kansas City, Missouri.
Saga Communications has appointed Pat Paxton as its new Senior Vice President of Content. He brings extensive experience to the role, having spent 22 years at Audacy as Chief Programming Officer. Paxton's tenure with Saga starts Monday, June 26.
In advance of this month's print edition of Radio Ink, Medallas de Cortez finalist Julissa Marcencia talks about programming Hispanic radio, the challenges of the fragmented audio landscape, and how local content always factors in.
Country Radio Broadcasters announced legendary country music artist Barbara Mandrell as this year's recipient of the 2023 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award. Mandrell will be honored during the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on July 10.
The Los Angeles Kings are making big changes for the '23-'24 season with a unified simulcast for both television and radio. While some franchises have done the opposite, the Kings will be adding radio commentary to TV.
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more weeks. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET.
Audacy Pittsburgh's KDKA has formed a multi-year partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL). As such, KDKA will provide comprehensive coverage of all WPIAL football and boys and girls basketball championship games.
It's not just the land of Men at Work and AC/DC, a new report from Spotify highlights the performance of Australian artists on the streaming platform. Aussies generated more than $250 million in 2022. 80% of these earnings came from international listeners.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
PopBuzz is launching its latest podcast, Making The Album, with an exclusive interview featuring Niall Horan discussing his latest album, The Show. Hosted by Sam Prance, the podcast takes listeners on a track-by-track exploration.
Philadelphia public radio WXPN is celebrating Black Music Month with Artist To Watch: Black Opry Residency. The new podcast highlights the stories of five up-and-coming Black musicians in their fight to reclaim country and Americana as inclusive genres.
Wondery's new podcast Diss and Tell goes inside the captivating world of celebrity feuds. Hosted by Sydney Battle and Matt Bellassai, the show delves into the weapons celebrities use to wage social warfare against each other.
TikTok star Sophiena is partnering with production company Audio Always to launch a new podcast called Secret Mum Club. She is joined by co-host Emma Jones, who is a newsreader on Absolute Radio's Dave Berry Breakfast Show in the UK.
