On May 3, Country music star Randy Travis surprised fans with "Where That Came From," his first new music since a 2013 stroke. Produced with AI voice cloning technology, now that song has charted on Country radio - making waves and raising questions. [read more]
From 2019 to post-pandemic America might be one of the most intense five-year shifts in media and its consumption in modern history. Now BIA Advisory Services has documented the financial and valuation fluctuations of the past half-decade on broadcasters. [read more]
Would mandatory Disaster Information Reporting System reporting help or hinder broadcasters in the event of an emergency? This is the question raised by the NAB in comments on the FCC's proposal to require just that, should the worst occur. [read more]
With this week's start of the authorization for experimental FM geo-targeting services on booster stations, the FCC has released its Small Entity Compliance Guide for the process. The guide details key rules and their implications for full and low-power FM broadcasters. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) I can not think of anything that is potentially more dangerous (other than juggling chainsaws) than getting political on the air or social media of a music station. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t acknowledge the election. [read more]
(By Randy Lane) I learned a valuable coaching lesson from hilarious air talent and voiceover master Jack Murphy. In a workshop at WKZL Greensboro, I complimented Jack on a bit he did on his morning show. He immediately said, “OK, BUT?” [read more]
(By Rick Fink) I learned long ago that the best sales reps want, even expect, to be inspected. Regardless of what they do, overachievers will tell you they set expectations of themselves and appreciate having their leaders or mentors set expectations for them [read more]
Attendees at both this year's Consumer Electronics Show and NAB Show were wowed by Xperi's DTS AutoStage - not just for what it provides for radio's audience in the car, but for what it provides broadcasters outside of the automobile. On May 30, you'll get the full tour. [read more]
In September 2023 — as Anna Gomez settled into the fifth Commissioner seat — the radio industry wondered, “Where is radio on the FCC’s priority list?” Oh, the difference eight months can make. [read more]
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is set to host its third Media Mixer on Thursday, June 13, returning to the iHeartMedia studios in New York City. The Media Mixers series connects emerging broadcast professionals with industry peers and executives. [read more]
Aircom Media has named Steve Murphy as Vice President and General Manager. In this new role, Murphy will lead Aircom's Louisville radio stations, 104.7 WLOU and 101.9 WLLV, as well as WMYO-TV. He previously served as the company's Vice President of Sales. [read more]
Cenla Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Melissa Frost as its new Operations Manager. Frost will oversee operations for all of Cenla's stations in Alexandria, LA, including KRRV, KQID, KZMZ, KKST, ESPN Alexandria, KSYL-AM, Magic 100.9, and K-Dixie. [read more]
Boston radio icon Dick Summer, known for his popular overnight show Nightlight on WBZ-AM, has passed away at the age of 89. WBZ announced Summer's passing on May 14, highlighting his influential career during the 1960s and 70s. [read more]
Get The Complete Q1 Story With RBR+TVBR Steve Kingston has adjusted the ownership mix for the licensee of a newly acquired AM and an FM translator that will become the new homes of WRNR. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the story. Get it by clicking HERE.
Good Karma Brands Milwaukee is expanding its arts and culture programming on 620 WTMJ-AM by increasing What’s On Tap to a two-hour time slot every weekday. The show, hosted by Sandy Maxx, focuses on arts, culture, and creativity in Southeast Wisconsin. [read more]
As Spotify seeks to again raise subscription prices in a desperate bid for maximum profitability, the streamer appears to be using a loophole to save an estimated $150 million cut in US mechanical royalties by claiming a "bundle" rate because of audiobooks. [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]
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On May 3, Country music star Randy Travis surprised fans with "Where That Came From," his first new music since a 2013 stroke. Produced with AI voice cloning technology, now that song has charted on Country radio - making waves and raising questions.
From 2019 to post-pandemic America might be one of the most intense five-year shifts in media and its consumption in modern history. Now BIA Advisory Services has documented the financial and valuation fluctuations of the past half-decade on broadcasters.
Would mandatory Disaster Information Reporting System reporting help or hinder broadcasters in the event of an emergency? This is the question raised by the NAB in comments on the FCC's proposal to require just that, should the worst occur.
With this week's start of the authorization for experimental FM geo-targeting services on booster stations, the FCC has released its Small Entity Compliance Guide for the process. The guide details key rules and their implications for full and low-power FM broadcasters.
(By Paige Nienaber) I can not think of anything that is potentially more dangerous (other than juggling chainsaws) than getting political on the air or social media of a music station. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t acknowledge the election.
(By Randy Lane) I learned a valuable coaching lesson from hilarious air talent and voiceover master Jack Murphy. In a workshop at WKZL Greensboro, I complimented Jack on a bit he did on his morning show. He immediately said, “OK, BUT?”
(By Rick Fink) I learned long ago that the best sales reps want, even expect, to be inspected. Regardless of what they do, overachievers will tell you they set expectations of themselves and appreciate having their leaders or mentors set expectations for them
Attendees at both this year's Consumer Electronics Show and NAB Show were wowed by Xperi's DTS AutoStage - not just for what it provides for radio's audience in the car, but for what it provides broadcasters outside of the automobile. On May 30, you'll get the full tour.
In September 2023 — as Anna Gomez settled into the fifth Commissioner seat — the radio industry wondered, “Where is radio on the FCC’s priority list?” Oh, the difference eight months can make.
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is set to host its third Media Mixer on Thursday, June 13, returning to the iHeartMedia studios in New York City. The Media Mixers series connects emerging broadcast professionals with industry peers and executives.
Aircom Media has named Steve Murphy as Vice President and General Manager. In this new role, Murphy will lead Aircom's Louisville radio stations, 104.7 WLOU and 101.9 WLLV, as well as WMYO-TV. He previously served as the company's Vice President of Sales.
Cenla Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Melissa Frost as its new Operations Manager. Frost will oversee operations for all of Cenla's stations in Alexandria, LA, including KRRV, KQID, KZMZ, KKST, ESPN Alexandria, KSYL-AM, Magic 100.9, and K-Dixie.
Boston radio icon Dick Summer, known for his popular overnight show Nightlight on WBZ-AM, has passed away at the age of 89. WBZ announced Summer's passing on May 14, highlighting his influential career during the 1960s and 70s.
Good Karma Brands Milwaukee is expanding its arts and culture programming on 620 WTMJ-AM by increasing What’s On Tap to a two-hour time slot every weekday. The show, hosted by Sandy Maxx, focuses on arts, culture, and creativity in Southeast Wisconsin.
As Spotify seeks to again raise subscription prices in a desperate bid for maximum profitability, the streamer appears to be using a loophole to save an estimated $150 million cut in US mechanical royalties by claiming a "bundle" rate because of audiobooks.
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 
