As Thanksgiving officially kicked off the holiday season last week, it was radio that enjoyed the feast as sleigh bells brought listeners back in force. Stations from Biloxi to LA that flipped to all-Holiday formats saw huge in-car audience spikes across 15 US markets. [read more]
The NAB is keeping pressure on the FCC to relax radio ownership limits under the 2022 Quadrennial Review, with Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan warning that caps written for a world of transistors and newspapers threaten the survival of local journalism and service. [read more]
While telecom giants pour billions into TV ads, the customers actually ready to switch carriers are listening elsewhere. New data reveals AM/FM radio continues to quietly outperform its competitors at a fraction of the price. [read more]
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw has been appointed to the NAB Board of Directors, filling the District 24 radio seat previously held by former Alpha Media CEO Bob Proffitt. The board helps steer NAB advocacy for regulatory and policy issues. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber)If you're into Stranger Things, then you'll know that WSQK "The Squawk" is a radio station in the show's 1980s Hawkins, IN. Global Radio in London has launched an actual WSQK for the next six weeks in partnership with Netflix, but they're not alone. [read more]
(Josh Brown) Last month, I argued that radio needed to cast a deeper net. That our formats were stuck in a world that doesn’t exist anymore, while audiences had already moved on. I expected some pushback. I expected a few eye rolls. I did not expect what actually happened. [read more]
Cox Media Group Atlanta partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to collect 10,700 pounds of food ahead of Thanksgiving. The four-station effort created 20,128 meals for food-insecure individuals across Georgia, thanks to listeners and sponsors. [read more]
Pamal Broadcasting’s 100.7 WHUD in Upstate New York has raised $241,164 during its annual radiothon for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, supporting pediatric services for children and families across the Hudson Valley region through listener donations. [read more]
Albany Broadcasting is leading a series of holiday community initiatives across New York’s Capital Region. Throughout November and December, the company’s stations are partnering with local businesses and organizations to raise funds and collect food. [read more]
Saga Communications has announced the return of Tom Nankival as General Manager of its Harrisonburg, VA, operations. Nankival rejoins the company after a brief stint as VP of Sales for Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Indiana and Michigan. [read more]
Radio Ink is proud to once again launch nominations for Radio's African American Future Leaders. This annual celebration spotlights the visionary, innovating Black professionals who are redefining our industry in programming, sales, and operations. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR Her station went dark in April due to financial reasons, the FCC only received an STA request last Friday due to a misunderstanding, and now the FM is being sold. It marks the unfortunate end of station ownership for a New England icon.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the full story. Get itHERE.
Oregon Public Broadcasting is strengthening its executive ranks with two leadership appointments taking effect in December. Amanda Green has been named Chief Financial Officer, and Gillian Flaccus will serve as News Director. [read more]
St. Louis-based Gateway Media's "Hip Hop Built Different" Christian rap network has crossed state lines. Columbus broadcaster River Radio Ministries activated the Boost Radio format across five stations in its fifteen-station Ohio portfolio. [read more]
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As Thanksgiving officially kicked off the holiday season last week, it was radio that enjoyed the feast as sleigh bells brought listeners back in force. Stations from Biloxi to LA that flipped to all-Holiday formats saw huge in-car audience spikes across 15 US markets.
The NAB is keeping pressure on the FCC to relax radio ownership limits under the 2022 Quadrennial Review, with Chief Legal Officer Rick Kaplan warning that caps written for a world of transistors and newspapers threaten the survival of local journalism and service.
While telecom giants pour billions into TV ads, the customers actually ready to switch carriers are listening elsewhere. New data reveals AM/FM radio continues to quietly outperform its competitors at a fraction of the price.
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw has been appointed to the NAB Board of Directors, filling the District 24 radio seat previously held by former Alpha Media CEO Bob Proffitt. The board helps steer NAB advocacy for regulatory and policy issues.
(Paige Nienaber)If you're into Stranger Things, then you'll know that WSQK "The Squawk" is a radio station in the show's 1980s Hawkins, IN. Global Radio in London has launched an actual WSQK for the next six weeks in partnership with Netflix, but they're not alone.
(Josh Brown) Last month, I argued that radio needed to cast a deeper net. That our formats were stuck in a world that doesn’t exist anymore, while audiences had already moved on. I expected some pushback. I expected a few eye rolls. I did not expect what actually happened.
Cox Media Group Atlanta partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to collect 10,700 pounds of food ahead of Thanksgiving. The four-station effort created 20,128 meals for food-insecure individuals across Georgia, thanks to listeners and sponsors.
Pamal Broadcasting’s 100.7 WHUD in Upstate New York has raised $241,164 during its annual radiothon for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, supporting pediatric services for children and families across the Hudson Valley region through listener donations.
Albany Broadcasting is leading a series of holiday community initiatives across New York’s Capital Region. Throughout November and December, the company’s stations are partnering with local businesses and organizations to raise funds and collect food.
Saga Communications has announced the return of Tom Nankival as General Manager of its Harrisonburg, VA, operations. Nankival rejoins the company after a brief stint as VP of Sales for Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Indiana and Michigan.
Radio Ink is proud to once again launch nominations for Radio's African American Future Leaders. This annual celebration spotlights the visionary, innovating Black professionals who are redefining our industry in programming, sales, and operations.
Oregon Public Broadcasting is strengthening its executive ranks with two leadership appointments taking effect in December. Amanda Green has been named Chief Financial Officer, and Gillian Flaccus will serve as News Director.
St. Louis-based Gateway Media's "Hip Hop Built Different" Christian rap network has crossed state lines. Columbus broadcaster River Radio Ministries activated the Boost Radio format across five stations in its fifteen-station Ohio portfolio.
