Dodge and Chrysler may be considering dropping AM/FM from the brands' vehicles, but the data show that this would work against their customers' desires, as Edison Research data shows the drivers of Stellantis-owned autos give AM/FM more of their in-car audio time. [read more]
The Broadcasters Foundation of America closed out NAB Show 2026 with its Annual Breakfast on Wednesday at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas, honoring eight broadcasters and sending the industry off with a reminder of why broadcasting and the BFOA matter. [read more]
Automakers and the Consumer Technology Association spent heavily in Washington during the first quarter of 2026 as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act sits without a scheduled floor vote in either chamber, but radio groups and the NAB are still fighting strong. [read more]
With America's 250th anniversary nearing, broadcasters are ready to own the moment. Those strategies came into focus on Tuesday at NAB Show as executives from radio and television shared ideas and plans for this once-in-a-generation national moment. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) Cat Sodano makes her own opportunities. “If you’re waiting for someone to hand you something in this business, you’re already behind,” she says. “I go out and create what I want.” That mentality has fueled a rapid rise at Cox Media Group’s 106.1 BLI. [read more]
(Kathleen Fink) Across rural America, farmers are heading into this season with more uncertainty than they’ve seen in years. That’s where radio quietly plays a role. Not as the headline, but as part of how farmers find what they need. [read more]
SiriusXM Media has secured a partnership that puts it at the center of YouTube's audio advertising business. The companies announced an agreement making SiriusXM Media the exclusive US advertising representative for YouTube audio inventory. [read more]
Cox Media Group San Antonio has found its new Operations Manager in a familiar Texas radio name. Jay Shannon, who held senior programming roles at iHeartMedia across Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, joins the six-station cluster effective May 4. [read more]
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue. [read more]
Audacy Atlanta’s V-103 has announced weekday programming updates with four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Francesca Amiker joining The Big Tigger Morning Show, Frank Ski returning to the station, and Greg Street Afternoons producer DJ Sturgess at nights. [read more]
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Farm and Ranch Media will expand its weekday show, Agriculture of America, to weekends, starting May 1. First launched by FARM and NAFB Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Adams in 2018, the show features conversations with key voices in agriculture. [read more]
Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks has adapted a bestselling Pacific Northwest disaster novel into a six-episode narrative podcast. American Afterlife, based on Pedro Hoffmeister's novel, is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. [read more]
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Dodge and Chrysler may be considering dropping AM/FM from the brands' vehicles, but the data show that this would work against their customers' desires, as Edison Research data shows the drivers of Stellantis-owned autos give AM/FM more of their in-car audio time.
The Broadcasters Foundation of America closed out NAB Show 2026 with its Annual Breakfast on Wednesday at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas, honoring eight broadcasters and sending the industry off with a reminder of why broadcasting and the BFOA matter.
Automakers and the Consumer Technology Association spent heavily in Washington during the first quarter of 2026 as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act sits without a scheduled floor vote in either chamber, but radio groups and the NAB are still fighting strong.
With America's 250th anniversary nearing, broadcasters are ready to own the moment. Those strategies came into focus on Tuesday at NAB Show as executives from radio and television shared ideas and plans for this once-in-a-generation national moment.
(Charese Frugé) Cat Sodano makes her own opportunities. “If you’re waiting for someone to hand you something in this business, you’re already behind,” she says. “I go out and create what I want.” That mentality has fueled a rapid rise at Cox Media Group’s 106.1 BLI.
(Kathleen Fink) Across rural America, farmers are heading into this season with more uncertainty than they’ve seen in years. That’s where radio quietly plays a role. Not as the headline, but as part of how farmers find what they need.
SiriusXM Media has secured a partnership that puts it at the center of YouTube's audio advertising business. The companies announced an agreement making SiriusXM Media the exclusive US advertising representative for YouTube audio inventory.
Cox Media Group San Antonio has found its new Operations Manager in a familiar Texas radio name. Jay Shannon, who held senior programming roles at iHeartMedia across Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, joins the six-station cluster effective May 4.
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue.
Audacy Atlanta’s V-103 has announced weekday programming updates with four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Francesca Amiker joining The Big Tigger Morning Show, Frank Ski returning to the station, and Greg Street Afternoons producer DJ Sturgess at nights.
Farm and Ranch Media will expand its weekday show, Agriculture of America, to weekends, starting May 1. First launched by FARM and NAFB Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Adams in 2018, the show features conversations with key voices in agriculture. 
Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks has adapted a bestselling Pacific Northwest disaster novel into a six-episode narrative podcast. American Afterlife, based on Pedro Hoffmeister's novel, is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
