In a landmark move, President Biden issued an executive order based on the use of artificial intelligence. As this is the first step toward government regulation of AI, Radio Ink reached out to two experts in AI's broadcast sector for their thoughts. [read more]
Audacy confirmed on October 30 that its efforts to overturn the New York Stock Exchange decision regarding the delisting of its Class A Common Stock were unsuccessful. Subsequently, the NYSE has officially lodged a Form 25 with the SEC. [read more]
For independent and small broadcast groups, “local” is more than a buzzword: It’s how they operate. Now the leaders of some of America's most successful independents will gather their strengths at NYC's Harvard Club on November 15. [read more]
The recent podcast revenue report from the IAB unveiled significant brand spending growth in the podcast advertising landscape. Now the Cumulus Media/Westwood One Audio Active Group is adding insights from across audio, including a sizable blindspot. [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) Famous for suspenseful movies like The Birds and Psycho, Hitchcock storyboarded each shot in detail before shooting and even planned the audience’s emotions with a technique called blue scripts and green scripts. [read more]
The FCC Enforcement Bureau has dispatched its second round of 2023 Equal Employment Opportunity audit letters. In line with the Commission's EEO rules, the Enforcement Bureau undertakes an annual audit of EEO initiatives maintained by random broadcast license holders. [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 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]
Catholic Spirit Radio has broadened its transmission to encompass more of northern Illinois. WYWL 88.9 will now broadcast national and local religious content to eastern Rockford, Harvard, Woodstock, Belvidere, Loves Park, Roscoe, Marengo. [read more]
Feel like your sales bag is out of tricks? Radio Ink’s October 2023 issue offers plenty of treats for sales reps and managers, including an in-depth interview with Midway Broadcasting Corp.'s Melody Spann Cooper. [read more]
Motor Racing Network is set to cap off NASCAR's 75th Anniversary season this Sunday, November 5th, at Phoenix Raceway. Fans can catch the action live on around 300 radio stations, the official NASCAR mobile app, and on MRN.com. [read more]
Civic Media has bought back the radio broadcast pairing of John Peterson and Gordy Young on Mad Radio's WMDX 92.7 in Madison, WI. The John & Gordy Show: As We Were Saying, which aired its first program on Monday, will air on weekday mornings. [read more]
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our relaunched job board. Let us help connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines and in print every day. [read more]
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In response to the explosive growth in the number of tracks being uploaded to the streaming platform, Spotify is set to revise its royalty payout system by implementing a minimum streaming threshold for songs to be eligible for royalty payments. [read more]
In a move to provide transparency to the music industry, Billboard has launched a royalty calculator for Spotify and Apple Music users. This creation is the result of collaboration with data gathered by music industry law firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. [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]
As fast-food chain Wendy's focuses on U.K. expansion, the brand has launched a seven-episode true crime-style podcast named The Burger Files. This unconventional marketing strategy aims to raise awareness of both the brand and the Baconator. [read more]
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