On May 17, 2023, the AM For Every Vehicle Act was introduced in both houses of Congress. Today, Radio Ink marks the Act's anniversary by talking with NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt about the journey that's been made and the road that remains ahead. [read more]
Over the past year, Radio Ink has closely monitored and reported on the progress of the AM for Every Vehicle Act. On today's anniversary of the Act's introduction, we look at the key developments, industry reactions, and legislative milestones that led us to today. [read more]
Advertisers might be missing out on a substantial audience by avoiding advertising on News/Talk radio for fear of "unsafe" topics. A new report suggests that concerns about brand safety in news advertising may be misplaced. [read more]
Educational Media Foundation, the parent organization of the Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, has announced the resignation of CEO Todd Woods. Woods will remain in an advisory role through June while EMF board chair Tom Stultz steps in as interim CEO. [read more]
(By Deborah Parenti) It would appear that Congress will deliver on the “AM For Every Vehicle Act.” That’s good news, and not for AM radio only. If auto manufacturers were to remove AM from the dash, could FM be far behind? [read more]
(By Lainie Petersen) Chicago's WCPT has thrived for close to twenty years because of community connection. One such connection is between its listeners and long-time Sunday Morning host Brandon Johnson, who became Chicago’s 57th mayor. [read more]
(By Cameron Coats) As the anniversary of the AM For Every Vehicle Act’s introduction approaches, I’ve begun to miss the excitement and camaraderie of those first few weeks. When the radio industry needed unity, we found a rallying point in AM. [read more]
Two rural Alaska radio stations and three signals serving the Four Corners area of the desert Southwest are the latest to receive grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to upgrade their emergency alerting equipment. [read more]
For the May edition of its CRS360 series, Country Radio Seminar is adapting one of this year's most popular sessions into a webinar. "Mental Health in The Music Industry: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud" will feature a powerful presentation by Jason Prinzo. [read more]
Get ready for a vivid new chapter of Radio Ink! This July, we're unveiling a new look for our magazine, transforming your reading experience and aligning with the dynamic, modern frontier of radio broadcasting. [read more]
iHeartMedia Boston's 100.7 WZLX has set a debut date for The Rich Shertenlieb Show. The Classic Rock station has also released the morning show's full lineup, which plays directly into Shertenlieb's Sports/Talk past at Beasley Media Group Boston's WBZ. [read more]
FOX Sports Radio is adding NFL Analyst Carmen Vitali, 10-year NBA veteran and Houston Rockets Color Commentator Ryan Hollins, and 8-year NFL veteran and All-Pro Safety Kerry Rhodes to its weekend lineup, effective immediately. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past features the legendary Dick Summer from his days at WIBC-AM 1070 in Indianapolis. He hosted his show from this small studio atop a drive-in restaurant called Merrill’s Hi-Decker. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
Get A VIP Seat In DC With RBR+TVBR Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel defended it. Republican Commissioner Brendan Carr did not. On Thursday, a Congressional hearing put the FCC's request for a 14.8% budget increase in its crosshairs. Learn more in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. Get it by clicking HERE.
ENCO Systems, Benztown, and Compass Media Networks have partnered with Adams Radio Group and Southern Stone Communications to introduce the SPECai product in select US markets after receiving accolades at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas. [read more]
Triton Digital has released its US Podcast Ranker for April 2024. Based on data from Triton's Podcast Metrics measurement service, the SiriusXM Podcast Network maintained its top position on the Top Sales Networks Report with 40.5 million average weekly downloads. [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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