World Radio Day celebrations across the globe are spotlighting radio’s enduring strength, human connection, and life-saving impact today, as broadcasters and global institutions underscore radio’s unmatched trust, empathy, and reliability in our new era of AI. [read more]
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
Political campaigns are cutting broadcast television, global ad spending is accelerating toward a record year, and podcasting is emerging as one of the primary beneficiaries: findings that carry direct implications for audio, according to new research from PQ Media. [read more]
Public Media Infrastructure has appointed its inaugural Board of Trustees, formalizing governance for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting-funded consortium created amid last year’s public radio distribution funding dispute between NPR and the CPB. [read more]
(Randy Lane)The Jamie & Danny Show was a forced marriage between Jamie White and Danny Bonaduce at Star 98.7 in Los Angeles in 1999. Despite early ratings success, the show lacked contrast. Jamie and Danny were both alphas, both drivers, and both edgy. [read more]
Twenty-seven million Black adults listen radio and podcasts every week in the US. That's trust, culture, and commerce converging on a platform that still delivers. Yet again, Radio Ink explores that success - and its lessons for every corner of the industry - in our February issue. [read more]
Radio Ink is hiring a part-time, fully remote Editorial Assistant to support daily digital coverage and assist with production of its monthly print magazine. This is a fast-paced newsroom role serving radio executives and sales professionals nationwide. [read more]
Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro is stepping down from his post to assume the role of Executive Chair. After leading the organization since 1991, Shapiro's legacy at CTA among broadcasters will likely be defined by the past two years. [read more]
ASCAP reported record revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025, generating $1.945 billion in total revenue and making $1.759 billion available for distribution to members, as performance royalty costs remain a central issue for radio operators. [read more]
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation and the NAB have named CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca as the recipient of the 2026 LABF Insight Award to be presented April 21 during the We Are Broadcasters event at the 2026 NAB Show. [read more]
The NAB is celebrating comedian Nate Bargatze in Las Vegas this April as the recipient of the 2026 NAB Television Chairman’s Award. Bargatze will accept the award on the NAB Show Main Stage on April 21 and participate in a fireside chat and Q&A. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR Steve Hegwood could face a license revocation for two FMs he owns in Georgia. Why? He's very delinquent on FCC registration fees and must now face the music. The latest RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Sign up to receive this newsletterHERE!
Country Radio Seminar has announced the lineup for its "Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat" concert at CRS 2026, with Parker McCollum set to headline the showcase alongside three emerging artists during the annual Nashville event. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Zach Harris at WORG in Orangeburg, SC in 1982. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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World Radio Day celebrations across the globe are spotlighting radio’s enduring strength, human connection, and life-saving impact today, as broadcasters and global institutions underscore radio’s unmatched trust, empathy, and reliability in our new era of AI.
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT.
Political campaigns are cutting broadcast television, global ad spending is accelerating toward a record year, and podcasting is emerging as one of the primary beneficiaries: findings that carry direct implications for audio, according to new research from PQ Media.
Public Media Infrastructure has appointed its inaugural Board of Trustees, formalizing governance for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting-funded consortium created amid last year’s public radio distribution funding dispute between NPR and the CPB.
(Randy Lane) The Jamie & Danny Show was a forced marriage between Jamie White and Danny Bonaduce at Star 98.7 in Los Angeles in 1999. Despite early ratings success, the show lacked contrast. Jamie and Danny were both alphas, both drivers, and both edgy.
Twenty-seven million Black adults listen radio and podcasts every week in the US. That's trust, culture, and commerce converging on a platform that still delivers. Yet again, Radio Ink explores that success - and its lessons for every corner of the industry - in our February issue.
Radio Ink is hiring a part-time, fully remote Editorial Assistant to support daily digital coverage and assist with production of its monthly print magazine. This is a fast-paced newsroom role serving radio executives and sales professionals nationwide.
Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro is stepping down from his post to assume the role of Executive Chair. After leading the organization since 1991, Shapiro's legacy at CTA among broadcasters will likely be defined by the past two years.
ASCAP reported record revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025, generating $1.945 billion in total revenue and making $1.759 billion available for distribution to members, as performance royalty costs remain a central issue for radio operators.
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation and the NAB have named CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca as the recipient of the 2026 LABF Insight Award to be presented April 21 during the We Are Broadcasters event at the 2026 NAB Show.
The NAB is celebrating comedian Nate Bargatze in Las Vegas this April as the recipient of the 2026 NAB Television Chairman’s Award. Bargatze will accept the award on the NAB Show Main Stage on April 21 and participate in a fireside chat and Q&A.
Country Radio Seminar has announced the lineup for its "Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat" concert at CRS 2026, with Parker McCollum set to headline the showcase alongside three emerging artists during the annual Nashville event.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Zach Harris at WORG in Orangeburg, SC in 1982. Send your Blast From The Past to 
