In June, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reinstate the radio duplication rule for commercial FM stations, following a petition from the musicFIRST Coalition, Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks. Now we know the date that rule returns. [read more]
Harker Bos Group is offering a detailed look into the media consumption habits and deep-seated love of radio of Spanish-language audiences, sharing data first unveiled at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2024. [read more]
Sylvia Banderas Coffinet, who was announced as Latino Media Network's CEO in May 2023, exited the role as of May 31, 2024, completing one year of service for the radio station owner backed by a George Soros-affiliated fund. Assuming the role of interim CEO is its President/COO and Chief Financial Officer. [read more]
For the 32nd year, Radio Ink is proud to present radio's symbol of excellence and achievement in sales, marketing, and management, the Radio Wayne Awards - presented live and in-person at the Radio Masters Sales Summit, September 10-11. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) The months fly by, and we find ourselves halfway through 2024. Yesterday seemed like Jan 1. It will be December 31 before we know it. Are you on target to hit your 2024 revenue goal? It’s time for a check-in. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) It’s time to decide. Are you in sales? What kind of sales are you in? Are you the coffee-is-for-closers kind of seller? Or are you in the service of others? Are you someone who listens more than you talk? [read more]
(By Steve Allan) Every quarter, Nielsen releases the PPM Panel Additional Characteristics Report. This is a client-only publication that serves as a snapshot in time of the current PPM panel in your market. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission has released the latest totals for broadcast stations across the United States as of the end of Q2 2024, revealing subtle shifts for radio operators and licensees, marking a notable turnaround for one category. [read more]
"To capture the hearts and minds of Gen Z, Hispanic radio must innovate while staying true to its cultural roots," ThinkNow Multicultural Insights Leader Mario Xavier Carrasco says in a column sparked by the recent Hispanic Radio Conference in San Antonio. [read more]
Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has unveiled La Pantera 97.3, Asheville's inaugural Spanish-language radio station. The Latin/Regional Mexican station, formed through a collaboration with Hola Carolina, replaces the signal's previous oldies format. [read more]
Philadelphia's WURD Radio has parted ways with station personality Andrea Lawful-Sanders following her July 3 interview with President Joe Biden. Lawful-Sanders revealed to CNN that the Biden campaign team gave her the questions she used in advance. [read more]
Alabama broadcaster and advertising executive Oren "Russ" Russell Chappell, Sr. passed away on July 1 at the age of 87. Chappell was an on-air personality at WTBC and WJRD in Tuscaloosa during the 1960s. [read more]
Shanks Broadcasting, with Howard Hollerman and Gay McMichael's Road Trip LLC's the controlling interest holder, awaits FCC approval for its purchase of W279AR in Jesup, Ga. [read more]
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In 2017, radio dominated spoken word consumption with 66% of the audio market, but now Edison Research’s latest Share of Ear data is showing podcasting increasingly rivals AM/FM as the preferred platform for spoken word audio. [read more]
As radio continues to be the most reliable platform for the Emergency Alert System, Spotify is experimenting with integrating an EAS into its streaming platform. The music streamer is initially testing this feature in Sweden, as revealed through app code insights. [read more]
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