Radio's 2023 Q3 earnings call season began on Friday morning with Cumulus Media. According to Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary Berner, the company's Q3 figures are in line with internal projections, despite a disparity between local and national revenue streams. [read more]
A new study by Integral Ad Science reveals interesting consumer attitudes toward audio advertising. Conducted in June among over 1,000 US-based listeners, the report provides insights into the effectiveness of digital audio ads and the preferences of consumers. [read more]
Ad Age has released its annual World's Largest Advertisers report, showing a more reasonable growth rate as the post-COVID rebound ends. The final review of data collected in 2022 showed a global ad spend increase of 2.3% to a record $347 billion. [read more]
Radio Ink aims to recognize those individuals who are not just adapting to the changing landscape but are also leading the way in digital innovation with our first-ever Best Digital Managers in Radio list. Nominations are now open. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) I have the privilege of working with some very good sales staffs. We have progressed from learning the basics to polishing our diamonds. Our latest initiative is moving from good customer service to a great customer experience. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) A Radio Ink reader asked if I would consider writing a piece that focuses on smaller markets and the difficulties of recruiting there. I would, and I will. Everyone wants to uncover and hire a great seller. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Internet guru Seth Godin says, “The last click someone clicks before they buy something isn’t the moment they made up their mind." The best marketers don’t rely upon online reviews or social media noise to make the sale for them. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) The December rating sweep begins November 9th. This year’s Christmas format looks as if it will be one of the most listened to in recent years. The world is in a place that begs for such a respite as hearing Christmas Music. [read more]
(By John Shomby) The definition of “Underdog”: In a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win. Does this define radio’s position right now? Consumer choices have grown immensely in three areas: [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) This past week I moderated a panel at NAB Show New York about AI and radio. As I was heading to the city, I saw a billboard that read, “AI is moving fast, but what guardrails do we need?” [read more]
You don’t need a crystal ball to forecast where broadcast industry leaders will be on November 15: They’ll all be at Forecast 2024 in New York City. Don’t take our word for it. Read what previous years' attendees have to say about Forecast: [read more]
Commonwealth Broadcasting has enlisted Chris Houchens as the new General Manager for its Glasgow, KY cluster. Houchens will oversee Nash 103.7 (WHHT), 104.7 The Score (WCDS), and GlasgowNews1.com. His tenure is set to begin on November 1. [read more]
The Boston radio community is coming to terms with the sudden loss of Kevin Karlson, a staple of morning radio at iHeartMedia's 100.7 WZLX since 2005. The news of Karlson's passing was first announced by WZLX on X on Friday. [read more]
From the Courts To Congress, RBR+TVBR Is There
A Nevada bankruptcy court judge's OK is all that is needed for the transfer of control of Ed Stolz's radio stations to three individual parties to proceed. Is this finally the end of the road for Stolz? The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has all of the details. Get the newsletter by clicking HERE.
iHeartMedia Nashville has revealed that radio veteran Michael DelGiorno will join the cluster's Talkradio 98.3 & 1510 WLAC starting November 6. The new multi-year agreement also includes the syndication of DelGiorno's Your Morning Show to other outlets. [read more]
Veteran sports broadcaster Mike Rice is making a comeback to Greeley, CO's KFKA-AM, taking on the role of play-by-play announcer for the University of Northern Colorado's men’s basketball team. Rice previously worked at KFKA from 1991 to 2002. [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]
A new study from the analytics division of global advisory firm UTA is shedding light on the burgeoning children's podcast market. All Ears: The Booming Children’s & Family Podcast Market focuses on American children aged three to 12 and their podcast listening habits. [read more]
Airwave Podcast Network, creator of the well-known History of Everything podcast and YouTube channel, has released a new science podcast, Mystery of Everything. The debut features a double episode, with subsequent episodes dropping every Monday. [read more]
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Radio's 2023 Q3 earnings call season began on Friday morning with Cumulus Media. According to Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary Berner, the company's Q3 figures are in line with internal projections, despite a disparity between local and national revenue streams.
A new study by Integral Ad Science reveals interesting consumer attitudes toward audio advertising. Conducted in June among over 1,000 US-based listeners, the report provides insights into the effectiveness of digital audio ads and the preferences of consumers.
Radio Ink aims to recognize those individuals who are not just adapting to the changing landscape but are also leading the way in digital innovation with our first-ever Best Digital Managers in Radio list. Nominations are now open.
(By Pat Bryson) I have the privilege of working with some very good sales staffs. We have progressed from learning the basics to polishing our diamonds. Our latest initiative is moving from good customer service to a great customer experience.
(By Loyd Ford) A Radio Ink reader asked if I would consider writing a piece that focuses on smaller markets and the difficulties of recruiting there. I would, and I will. Everyone wants to uncover and hire a great seller.
(By Rick Fink) Internet guru Seth Godin says, “The last click someone clicks before they buy something isn’t the moment they made up their mind." The best marketers don’t rely upon online reviews or social media noise to make the sale for them.
(By Mike McVay) The December rating sweep begins November 9th. This year’s Christmas format looks as if it will be one of the most listened to in recent years. The world is in a place that begs for such a respite as hearing Christmas Music.
(By John Shomby) The definition of “Underdog”: In a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win. Does this define radio’s position right now? Consumer choices have grown immensely in three areas:
(By Buzz Knight) This past week I moderated a panel at NAB Show New York about AI and radio. As I was heading to the city, I saw a billboard that read, “AI is moving fast, but what guardrails do we need?”
You don’t need a crystal ball to forecast where broadcast industry leaders will be on November 15: They’ll all be at Forecast 2024 in New York City. Don’t take our word for it. Read what previous years' attendees have to say about Forecast:
Commonwealth Broadcasting has enlisted Chris Houchens as the new General Manager for its Glasgow, KY cluster. Houchens will oversee Nash 103.7 (WHHT), 104.7 The Score (WCDS), and GlasgowNews1.com. His tenure is set to begin on November 1.
The Boston radio community is coming to terms with the sudden loss of Kevin Karlson, a staple of morning radio at iHeartMedia's 100.7 WZLX since 2005. The news of Karlson's passing was first announced by WZLX on X on Friday.
iHeartMedia Nashville has revealed that radio veteran Michael DelGiorno will join the cluster's Talkradio 98.3 & 1510 WLAC starting November 6. The new multi-year agreement also includes the syndication of DelGiorno's Your Morning Show to other outlets.
Veteran sports broadcaster Mike Rice is making a comeback to Greeley, CO's KFKA-AM, taking on the role of play-by-play announcer for the University of Northern Colorado's men’s basketball team. Rice previously worked at KFKA from 1991 to 2002.
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 
A new study from the analytics division of global advisory firm UTA is shedding light on the burgeoning children's podcast market. All Ears: The Booming Children’s & Family Podcast Market focuses on American children aged three to 12 and their podcast listening habits.
Airwave Podcast Network, creator of the well-known History of Everything podcast and YouTube channel, has released a new science podcast, Mystery of Everything. The debut features a double episode, with subsequent episodes dropping every Monday.
