Radio’s “new normal” is testing old assumptions about where audiences listen. Even as commuting rebounds, a majority of daily audio time still happens at home, raising new questions about how stations keep listeners engaged beyond the car. [read more]
January isn’t just when gyms fill up, it’s when fitness ad budgets hit their stride. But with the health club industry projected to grow 8% in 2026, a new report shows AM/FM radio overindexing for the vertical, creating a year-round opportunity for advertisers. [read more]
As the agency prepares to debate its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review on radio and television ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission has appointed University of North Carolina Professor Dr. Jonathan Williams as its new Chief Economist. [read more]
As Christian radio continues to grow in reach, impact, and influence across both commercial and non-commercial platforms, Radio Ink is proud to announce our first-ever issue focused exclusively on Christian radio, publishing in March, and with it a new list. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) Look at you, all cool and smug; yes, we survived the extremely promotional and burdensome holidays. Now we have 3+ weeks before we get the double tap of the Super Bowl and Valentine's in a six-day period. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) To me, January 1 always started "Christmas Part 2." In the world of recruiting ads, three major things are now working in our favor. First: the new year brings new year’s resolutions. And one of the big ones is finding a better job! [read more]
Audacy’s Mega 101.1 (KLOL) has raised $156,432 for Texas Children’s Hospital during its annual Mega Radiothon. Station talent shared stories from patients and families who have received treatment through the hospital system during the event. [read more]
Saga Communications' Hampton Roads Media Group FM99 (WNOR) granted the Christmas wishes of 20 families in the Virginia Beach area this past holiday season, helping with travel expenses, medical-related challenges, and household necessities for those in need. [read more]
Skyview Networks has announced a network audio sales partnership with TM Studios beginning in January. The agreement provides Skyview with exclusive access to TM Studios advertising inventory across the affiliate network. [read more]
iHeartMedia Miami has announced a new multi-year agreement with morning host Paul Castronovo at Big 105.9 (WBGG). Castronovo has hosted morning shows for multiple South Florida stations before landing on Big 105.9 as his home for nearly 25 years. [read more]
Cumulus Media’s KZ106 (WSKZ) in Chattanooga has found its successor to The John Boy and Billy Big Show. Veteran Rock talent Jeremy Loper will take over mornings beginning January 12 with the debut of The Loper Show, airing weekdays on the heritage station. [read more]
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Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai in the newly created role of Director of Marketing and AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. Thomas will support station format planning, marketing strategies, and AI talent recruitment initiatives. [read more]
Country Radio Broadcasters has revealed the artists set to take the stage for the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2026. Now entering its 54th year, the showcase remains a centerpiece of CRS, recognizing emerging artists with growing momentum in Country radio. [read more]
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Radio’s “new normal” is testing old assumptions about where audiences listen. Even as commuting rebounds, a majority of daily audio time still happens at home, raising new questions about how stations keep listeners engaged beyond the car.
January isn’t just when gyms fill up, it’s when fitness ad budgets hit their stride. But with the health club industry projected to grow 8% in 2026, a new report shows AM/FM radio overindexing for the vertical, creating a year-round opportunity for advertisers.
As the agency prepares to debate its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review on radio and television ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission has appointed University of North Carolina Professor Dr. Jonathan Williams as its new Chief Economist.
As Christian radio continues to grow in reach, impact, and influence across both commercial and non-commercial platforms, Radio Ink is proud to announce our first-ever issue focused exclusively on Christian radio, publishing in March, and with it a new list.
(Paige Nienaber) Look at you, all cool and smug; yes, we survived the extremely promotional and burdensome holidays. Now we have 3+ weeks before we get the double tap of the Super Bowl and Valentine's in a six-day period.
(Chris Stonick) To me, January 1 always started "Christmas Part 2." In the world of recruiting ads, three major things are now working in our favor. First: the new year brings new year’s resolutions. And one of the big ones is finding a better job!
Audacy’s Mega 101.1 (KLOL) has raised $156,432 for Texas Children’s Hospital during its annual Mega Radiothon. Station talent shared stories from patients and families who have received treatment through the hospital system during the event.
Saga Communications' Hampton Roads Media Group FM99 (WNOR) granted the Christmas wishes of 20 families in the Virginia Beach area this past holiday season, helping with travel expenses, medical-related challenges, and household necessities for those in need.
Skyview Networks has announced a network audio sales partnership with TM Studios beginning in January. The agreement provides Skyview with exclusive access to TM Studios advertising inventory across the affiliate network.
iHeartMedia Miami has announced a new multi-year agreement with morning host Paul Castronovo at Big 105.9 (WBGG). Castronovo has hosted morning shows for multiple South Florida stations before landing on Big 105.9 as his home for nearly 25 years.
Cumulus Media’s KZ106 (WSKZ) in Chattanooga has found its successor to The John Boy and Billy Big Show. Veteran Rock talent Jeremy Loper will take over mornings beginning January 12 with the debut of The Loper Show, airing weekdays on the heritage station.
Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai in the newly created role of Director of Marketing and AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. Thomas will support station format planning, marketing strategies, and AI talent recruitment initiatives.
Country Radio Broadcasters has revealed the artists set to take the stage for the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2026. Now entering its 54th year, the showcase remains a centerpiece of CRS, recognizing emerging artists with growing momentum in Country radio.
