Following a transformative year that saw the company enter the top 10 US radio operators by revenue after acquiring Alpha Media’s assets, Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw has been named Radio Ink’s 2026 Executive of the Year. [read more]
Nearly three years after its introduction, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act appears closer than ever to becoming law as 2025 closes. So what will it take to get the bill across the finish line? The NAB is giving an update on the path forward for this landmark legislation. [read more]
Digital transformation is redefining how radio sells, measures, and proves value. Now Radio's Top Digital Sales Professionals reveal the capabilities every seller will need next year, from attribution and data fluency to talent-led digital influence. [read more]
Top News Delivered While You Sleep ViaRadio Ink Tomorrow morning, Radio Ink crowns our Radio Executive of the Year ahead of our first magazine of 2026. Who is it? You'll find out first thing in the morning.
Podcast audiences are increasingly opting to watch podcasts instead of experiencing them through audio alone, but a new report finds that audio podcast ads still outperform their YouTube variants by a wide margin, converting up to 25% better for advertisers. [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]
Eastlan has become the unlikely pivot point in the legal battle between Cumulus Media and Nielsen, as the test case for whether any true alternative to Nielsen’s national radio ratings exists or whether the measurement giant is a bona fide monopoly. [read more]
As video podcasting becomes the platform's new boom, iHeartMedia will bring full-length video to its podcast platform, giving creators the ability to distribute video episodes directly through the iHeartRadio app, while keeping full control over rights and monetization. [read more]
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