The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced the national winners of the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Awards. This prestigious recognition honors over 100 outlets across radio, digital, and television journalism. This announcement follows the regional winners announced in May. [read more]
Beasley Media Group is pulling out of the Diamond State. The company is selling its lone signal in Wilmington, DE, WJBR, to Christian broadcaster VCY America for $5 million. The sale of the station marks a significant devaluation compared to its previous sale price of $42 million in 2007. [read more]
As Hawaii's radio stations continue to be focal points for their communities in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, a benefit concert has been organized to be broadcast on those stations. "Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui" will be held on Sunday, August 20. [read more]
The time has come again for the radio industry to shine its spotlight on the managers who ensure smooth sales, awesome operations, and powerful programming. Radio Ink is sounding the call for nominations for our annual 'Best Managers in Radio' list. [read more]
(By Roy Williams) Hungry people look for food. Sad people look for hope. Oppressed people look for escape. But if food is available and you are neither sad nor oppressed, you are contented. Contented people look for entertainment. [read more]
When it comes to developing the perfect blueprint to build your station’s sales, you can give it your best guess or learn from some of the most successful “architects” in the industry - names like Roy H. Williams, Bernie Weiss, and Paul Jacobs. [read more]
The Radio Advertising Bureau, together with BMI, Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, and Xperi, celebrated the completion of the 15th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. The program is designed for women in radio management or those that aspire to lead. [read more]
Country Radio Seminar 2024 will observe its yearly tradition of one early bird registration day on August 29. The single opportunity lets attendees register at a reduced rate for 24 hours; afterward, the registration rate will increase $100. [read more]
All Classical Portland (KQAC) is marking its 40th anniversary with a rebranding as All Classical Radio. The rebranding is part of a broader celebration that will include a comprehensive website redesign and a move to new headquarters in downtown Portland in early 2024. [read more]
Hubbard West Palm Beach's X-1023 (WMBX) has partnered with the City of Boynton Beach to celebrate Black Business Month by offering a $10,000 advertising/marketing schedule to a local business in Palm Beach County. [read more]
In July, Skywave Broadcasting introduced a new all-sports radio station, Sports Radio 98.7 The Fox, to Central Pennsylvania. On August 21, they make it a part of the community with the addition of local programming alongside Fox Sports network offerings. [read more]
Kaylee Barr is returning to Cox Media Group as Director of the company's Digital Media team. Barr, who started with CMG in 2016 as a Developmental Marketing Intern, has since gained extensive experience at consumer-goods brand Appointed and Florida Virtual School. [read more]
In a Tuesday Facebook post, Julie Gates announced the tragic passing of her husband Gene on June 15. The duo were the eponymous hosts of The Gene & Julie Show, which aired in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, Albuquerque, and Raleigh. [read more]
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FOX Sports Radio is bringing back Countdown to Kickoff presented by BetMGM for the 2023 football season. Following its debut last year, the show will air live on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, leading up to both NFL and NCAA season openers. [read more]
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature called Samples, aimed at helping users discover and sample new music. The feature will be a vertical video feed, similar to TikTok's scrolling feed, and will offer a quick way to find new music tailored to users' tastes. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
After his sudden firing in March, former ESPN Radio Syracuse (WTLA-AM) host Brent Axe is venturing into podcasting. Syracuse Sports with Brent Axe will feature various Syracuse sports topics and offer a unique perspective on college athletics. [read more]
Descript, a service that lets users edit podcasts and video via text, has acquired remote recording company SquadCast. The merger will give Descript users the ability to record multiple participants online, test sound levels, and back up recordings in the cloud. [read more]
Bonneville's KSL Podcasts has unveiled a six-part series that delves into the lives of families who were forced to escape their homes during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stranger Becomes Neighbor, led by journalist Andrea Smardon. [read more]
Oprah Winfrey's OWN Podcasts has launched the second season of Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins' podcast series, Trials to Triumphs. The season premiere features singer Ari Lennox addressing a recent controversy and her apology. [read more]
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The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced the national winners of the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Awards. This prestigious recognition honors over 100 outlets across radio, digital, and television journalism. This announcement follows the regional winners announced in May.
Beasley Media Group is pulling out of the Diamond State. The company is selling its lone signal in Wilmington, DE, WJBR, to Christian broadcaster VCY America for $5 million. The sale of the station marks a significant devaluation compared to its previous sale price of $42 million in 2007.
As Hawaii's radio stations continue to be focal points for their communities in the aftermath of the deadly Maui wildfires, a benefit concert has been organized to be broadcast on those stations. "Maui Ola: A Benefit Concert for Maui" will be held on Sunday, August 20.
The time has come again for the radio industry to shine its spotlight on the managers who ensure smooth sales, awesome operations, and powerful programming. Radio Ink is sounding the call for nominations for our annual 'Best Managers in Radio' list.
(By Roy Williams) Hungry people look for food. Sad people look for hope. Oppressed people look for escape. But if food is available and you are neither sad nor oppressed, you are contented. Contented people look for entertainment.
When it comes to developing the perfect blueprint to build your station’s sales, you can give it your best guess or learn from some of the most successful “architects” in the industry - names like Roy H. Williams, Bernie Weiss, and Paul Jacobs.
The Radio Advertising Bureau, together with BMI, Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, and Xperi, celebrated the completion of the 15th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. The program is designed for women in radio management or those that aspire to lead.
Country Radio Seminar 2024 will observe its yearly tradition of one early bird registration day on August 29. The single opportunity lets attendees register at a reduced rate for 24 hours; afterward, the registration rate will increase $100.
All Classical Portland (KQAC) is marking its 40th anniversary with a rebranding as All Classical Radio. The rebranding is part of a broader celebration that will include a comprehensive website redesign and a move to new headquarters in downtown Portland in early 2024.
Hubbard West Palm Beach's X-1023 (WMBX) has partnered with the City of Boynton Beach to celebrate Black Business Month by offering a $10,000 advertising/marketing schedule to a local business in Palm Beach County.
In July, Skywave Broadcasting introduced a new all-sports radio station, Sports Radio 98.7 The Fox, to Central Pennsylvania. On August 21, they make it a part of the community with the addition of local programming alongside Fox Sports network offerings.
Kaylee Barr is returning to Cox Media Group as Director of the company's Digital Media team. Barr, who started with CMG in 2016 as a Developmental Marketing Intern, has since gained extensive experience at consumer-goods brand Appointed and Florida Virtual School.
In a Tuesday Facebook post, Julie Gates announced the tragic passing of her husband Gene on June 15. The duo were the eponymous hosts of The Gene & Julie Show, which aired in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, Albuquerque, and Raleigh.
FOX Sports Radio is bringing back Countdown to Kickoff presented by BetMGM for the 2023 football season. Following its debut last year, the show will air live on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, leading up to both NFL and NCAA season openers.
YouTube Music has introduced a new feature called Samples, aimed at helping users discover and sample new music. The feature will be a vertical video feed, similar to TikTok's scrolling feed, and will offer a quick way to find new music tailored to users' tastes.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
After his sudden firing in March, former ESPN Radio Syracuse (WTLA-AM) host Brent Axe is venturing into podcasting. Syracuse Sports with Brent Axe will feature various Syracuse sports topics and offer a unique perspective on college athletics.
Descript, a service that lets users edit podcasts and video via text, has acquired remote recording company SquadCast. The merger will give Descript users the ability to record multiple participants online, test sound levels, and back up recordings in the cloud.
Bonneville's KSL Podcasts has unveiled a six-part series that delves into the lives of families who were forced to escape their homes during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, Stranger Becomes Neighbor, led by journalist Andrea Smardon.
Oprah Winfrey's OWN Podcasts has launched the second season of Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins' podcast series, Trials to Triumphs. The season premiere features singer Ari Lennox addressing a recent controversy and her apology.
