A year after devastating wildfires tore through Southern California, the rebuilding continues - and so do the lessons for radio. At Audacy's KNX News, the crisis became a defining moment, not just for the station but as an industry benchmark for coverage done right. [read more]
It’s time to recognize the leaders in radio who are shaping teams, guiding strategy, and setting the standard for what effective, empathetic leadership looks like. Radio Ink is opening the call for entries for its 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio. [read more]
Radio’s economics often get discussed in terms of audience reach or ad performance, but new data puts a far larger number on the board. A new economic analysis shows local radio and TV support more than $1.19 trillion in US GDP and 2.46 million jobs. [read more]
Four radio executives joined Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio for a candid leadership discussion that cut past platitudes, focusing instead on practical guidance for managing change, building trust, and developing teams across sales and content. [read more]
(Randy Lane) We don’t “sit down” with content the way we once did. Today, we consume ideas, information, and entertainment in short, fast, compressed moments, clips instead of complete narratives. We scroll. We swipe. We sample. We move on. [read more]
The new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars [read more]
Two and a half years after the furor of “AI Ashley” introduced an artificial intelligence host to US radio, a Phoenix radio group is moving the concept beyond experimentation, opting for an entire on-air lineup of AI-generated talent on its new Alternative formatted signal. [read more]
Eastlan Ratings has added more Top 100 markets to its continuous measurement footprint, expanding service in Honolulu, Reno, and Tulsa as the local radio ratings company remains at the center of Cumulus Media's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen. [read more]
Spanish Broadcasting System, Prisa Media, and Caracol Radio have partnered to develop and distribute Spanish-language audio services across the United States, targeting the $4 trillion US Hispanic market through broadcast, streaming, and on-demand platforms. [read more]
Cumulus Media has appointed Carol Flaton to its Board of Directors, following the resignation of Joan Hogan Gillman. The company said the board change takes effect in reflection of an ongoing focus on financial oversight and governance. [read more]
Last month, iHeartMedia revealed that Jon “Stugotz” Weiner was joining the company for a new syndicated radio companion to his Stugotz and Company podcast. We now know when Stugotz and Company LIVE! will debut in the afternoon lineup for FOX Sports Radio. [read more]
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The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has named Cindy Cunningham the Industry Engagement Director. In this role, Cunningham focuses on partner relations, collaboration initiatives, and managing association events, including Washington Watch and their annual convention. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Freddy Snakeskin at the KROQ mic when the studios were still in Pasadena. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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A year after devastating wildfires tore through Southern California, the rebuilding continues - and so do the lessons for radio. At Audacy's KNX News, the crisis became a defining moment, not just for the station but as an industry benchmark for coverage done right.
It’s time to recognize the leaders in radio who are shaping teams, guiding strategy, and setting the standard for what effective, empathetic leadership looks like. Radio Ink is opening the call for entries for its 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio.
Radio’s economics often get discussed in terms of audience reach or ad performance, but new data puts a far larger number on the board. A new economic analysis shows local radio and TV support more than $1.19 trillion in US GDP and 2.46 million jobs.
Four radio executives joined Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio for a candid leadership discussion that cut past platitudes, focusing instead on practical guidance for managing change, building trust, and developing teams across sales and content.
(Randy Lane) We don’t “sit down” with content the way we once did. Today, we consume ideas, information, and entertainment in short, fast, compressed moments, clips instead of complete narratives. We scroll. We swipe. We sample. We move on.
The new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars
Two and a half years after the furor of “AI Ashley” introduced an artificial intelligence host to US radio, a Phoenix radio group is moving the concept beyond experimentation, opting for an entire on-air lineup of AI-generated talent on its new Alternative formatted signal.
Eastlan Ratings has added more Top 100 markets to its continuous measurement footprint, expanding service in Honolulu, Reno, and Tulsa as the local radio ratings company remains at the center of Cumulus Media's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Prisa Media, and Caracol Radio have partnered to develop and distribute Spanish-language audio services across the United States, targeting the $4 trillion US Hispanic market through broadcast, streaming, and on-demand platforms.
Cumulus Media has appointed Carol Flaton to its Board of Directors, following the resignation of Joan Hogan Gillman. The company said the board change takes effect in reflection of an ongoing focus on financial oversight and governance.
Last month, iHeartMedia revealed that Jon “Stugotz” Weiner was joining the company for a new syndicated radio companion to his Stugotz and Company podcast. We now know when Stugotz and Company LIVE! will debut in the afternoon lineup for FOX Sports Radio.
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has named Cindy Cunningham the Industry Engagement Director. In this role, Cunningham focuses on partner relations, collaboration initiatives, and managing association events, including Washington Watch and their annual convention.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Freddy Snakeskin at the KROQ mic when the studios were still in Pasadena. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
