With radio still struggling over how much AI is too much AI, both on-air and behind the scenes, stations may be wise to heed a new 1,500-person study finding listeners prefer human-curated playlists over AI-generated ones nearly six to one. [read more]
The US Supreme Court issued a landmark curtailing of FCC power today, ruling 8-1 that the Commission’s forfeiture process does not violate the Seventh Amendment, but in doing so, the Court made clear that FCC fines are far less binding than regulators have long implied. [read more]
230 million Americans have listened to a podcast. 167 million did it last month. 130 million do it every week. In fact, Edison Research says all three figures are all-time highs, and the medium still hasn't plateaued as radio seeks new opportunities in the digital frontier. [read more]
With more than five million FIFA World Cup tickets sold across 11 US cities for this summer, short-term home rental platforms are sitting on a real opportunity — but only if they can move homeowners from aware to enrolled. How are they bridging that gap? Radio. [read more]
(Randy Lane) How long is best to give a new show before management pulls the plug? Traditionally, the answer was at least 18 months. This standard originated in the diary era. In 2026, many companies don't have that kind of patience, but that could be a big mistake. [read more]
Radio Ink wants to know who's setting the pace in programming, and we're taking nominations to find out. Click in to make your submission for our Best Program Directors in Radio honors for 2026 before Wednesday, June 22 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. [read more]
Entravision is the latest in radio to take a stand in the industry's AI debate. The company says Al Aire y Sin Permiso, pairing host GeeGee Guzman with AI personality Coyotec on LA's José 97.5 (KLYY), has been a boon for drawing in younger Hispanic male listeners. [read more]
Christian Music Broadcasters handed out its annual Station of the Year and special honors at Momentum 2026 in Orlando. Hope Media Group's 89.3 KSBJ in Houston led the major market category, with three other market tiers being awarded for excellence. [read more]
Sports radio host John Kincade will leave Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31, ending his run on the Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show. Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue hosting the weekday morning slot solo from 6a to 10a. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know What's The Deal The FCC has entered into a Consent Decree with SDK to pave the way for a two-translator deal for the Hispanic evangelical broadcast ministry by way of a sizable "voluntary contribution" to the US Treasury. Learn more in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.SubscribeHERE!
SiriusXM is bringing a slice of its video podcast catalog to the Fox Corporation's free, ad-supported streaming television service. The two companies have signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement, adding SiriusXM Podcast Network video content to Tubi. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jo Maeder at Miami's Y-100 in the late 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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With radio still struggling over how much AI is too much AI, both on-air and behind the scenes, stations may be wise to heed a new 1,500-person study finding listeners prefer human-curated playlists over AI-generated ones nearly six to one.
The US Supreme Court issued a landmark curtailing of FCC power today, ruling 8-1 that the Commission’s forfeiture process does not violate the Seventh Amendment, but in doing so, the Court made clear that FCC fines are far less binding than regulators have long implied.
230 million Americans have listened to a podcast. 167 million did it last month. 130 million do it every week. In fact, Edison Research says all three figures are all-time highs, and the medium still hasn't plateaued as radio seeks new opportunities in the digital frontier.
With more than five million FIFA World Cup tickets sold across 11 US cities for this summer, short-term home rental platforms are sitting on a real opportunity — but only if they can move homeowners from aware to enrolled. How are they bridging that gap? Radio.
(Randy Lane) How long is best to give a new show before management pulls the plug? Traditionally, the answer was at least 18 months. This standard originated in the diary era. In 2026, many companies don't have that kind of patience, but that could be a big mistake.
Radio Ink wants to know who's setting the pace in programming, and we're taking nominations to find out. Click in to make your submission for our Best Program Directors in Radio honors for 2026 before Wednesday, June 22 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
Entravision is the latest in radio to take a stand in the industry's AI debate. The company says Al Aire y Sin Permiso, pairing host GeeGee Guzman with AI personality Coyotec on LA's José 97.5 (KLYY), has been a boon for drawing in younger Hispanic male listeners.
Christian Music Broadcasters handed out its annual Station of the Year and special honors at Momentum 2026 in Orlando. Hope Media Group's 89.3 KSBJ in Houston led the major market category, with three other market tiers being awarded for excellence.
Sports radio host John Kincade will leave Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31, ending his run on the Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show. Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue hosting the weekday morning slot solo from 6a to 10a. 
SiriusXM is bringing a slice of its video podcast catalog to the Fox Corporation's free, ad-supported streaming television service. The two companies have signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement, adding SiriusXM Podcast Network video content to Tubi.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jo Maeder at Miami's Y-100 in the late 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past to 
