As the fight for AM radio's place in the auto dashboard continues, we talk with Cromwell Media's Rob Nichols. Rob is News Director at Cromwell's Owensboro, KY cluster, and worked there during an ice storm in 2009 that left many in the area without power. [read more]
In a Monday post on the NAB Amplify blog, artificial intelligence's role in media is put under a microscope as to how it could and should affect the future of radio. Generative AI is already providing more tools to traditional media's competitors. [read more]
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more weeks. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET. [read more]
Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, the man accused of killing Hispanic radio host Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, has been extradited from Mexico to Utah. Ramos, known on-air at La Mas Picosita KMRI-AM as Gaby Ramos, was shot and killed in her sister's home in 2021. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) I believe that 85-90% of the time we don't close business it is because we are talking to a person who can say no, but can't say yes. I call that person, Mr. Not-So-Big. Getting to the yes person can be difficult. [read more]
(By Alec Drake) In the highly competitive sales world, understanding price sensitivity is crucial for radio sales managers to navigate negotiations, create compelling proposals, meet customer needs, and close the right business for optimal revenue results. [read more]
(By Rick Fink) Bed Bath & Beyond's recent bankruptcy is a lesson in Marketing 101. Yes, discounting and couponing can be an effective marketing strategy, but too much of it, and business can suffer! Let's look at BB&B's demise. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) The song by Timbuk 3 says it best and I’ve seen it. Despite the bemoaning of not having a supposed “Farm Team,” there is a bright future for radio in regard to talent, programming, sales, and engineering/technical. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Every morning, advertisers think about how they will attract more customers to their brand. They don’t want to be sold something. “Those days are over,” an advertiser recently said. “We want to discover what really works for us.” [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) Innovation should be the lifeblood of progress and success in every business. It is the driving force behind groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies, and disruptive solutions. So how do innovative organizations dominate their position in the marketplace? [read more]
(By Randy Lane) I recently lost my beloved brother. Ron Lane was the consummate broadcaster. As an air personality, General Manager, and owner, his radio stations super-served small towns in Camden, TN, Bartow, FL, Russellville, AL, and Flora, IL. [read more]
Are you ready for Hispanic Radio Conference 2023? This two-day, knowledge-packed conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Doral in Miami, June 14-15. The Hispanic Radio Conference is an annual opportunity to share ideas, discuss and debate challenges. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission has published ten applicants that have recently filed proposals to change the community of license for their AM or FM stations. The full text of these applications can be accessed through the FCC's Consolidated Data Base System. [read more]
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The Arkansas Broadcasters Associationis gearing up for its annual conference, known as "ARKCON," and RBR+TVBR has the details on what's in store. For the full story, turn to the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines email. Click HEREto sign up.
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremony on October 7, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. The nomination ballots have been counted. The 2023 inductees will have their names placed in the Museum at Harris Stowe State University. [read more]
SiriusXM has announced an exclusive, invitation-only concert featuring Dave Matthews at Irving Plaza in New York City on June 7. Titled Dave Matthews: Live & Acoustic, the concert will showcase an acoustic set by Dave Matthews. [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]
Edison Research has announced the launch of Edison Podcast Metrics UK, an expansion of its U.S. Podcast Metrics product. The new service was introduced at the Podcast Show 2023 event in London. The data collected will be available to subscribers in Q3. [read more]
Benztown has released two new episodes of its original podcast, Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring Mark Wallengren and Scott Herman. Wallengren talks about his time at KOST in Los Angeles, while Herman discusses his time with CBS Radio and 1010 WINS. [read more]
Hayti, a leading Black-owned news aggregation app, has announced that it is now the largest source of podcasts led by Black hosts. The app, which initially focused on aggregating print and on-air, has expanded to include access to over 2,000 Black podcasters. [read more]
PBS Kids has announced a new fiction podcast series called Keyshawn Solves It, featuring a 10-year-old boy from north Minneapolis who solves mysteries. The series follows Keyshawn, who inherits a set of keys that can unlock almost any door. [read more]
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As the fight for AM radio's place in the auto dashboard continues, we talk with Cromwell Media's Rob Nichols. Rob is News Director at Cromwell's Owensboro, KY cluster, and worked there during an ice storm in 2009 that left many in the area without power.
In a Monday post on the NAB Amplify blog, artificial intelligence's role in media is put under a microscope as to how it could and should affect the future of radio. Generative AI is already providing more tools to traditional media's competitors.
Don't miss your chance! Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more weeks. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET.
Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, the man accused of killing Hispanic radio host Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, has been extradited from Mexico to Utah. Ramos, known on-air at La Mas Picosita KMRI-AM as Gaby Ramos, was shot and killed in her sister's home in 2021.
(By Pat Bryson) I believe that 85-90% of the time we don't close business it is because we are talking to a person who can say no, but can't say yes. I call that person, Mr. Not-So-Big. Getting to the yes person can be difficult.
(By Alec Drake) In the highly competitive sales world, understanding price sensitivity is crucial for radio sales managers to navigate negotiations, create compelling proposals, meet customer needs, and close the right business for optimal revenue results.
(By Rick Fink) Bed Bath & Beyond's recent bankruptcy is a lesson in Marketing 101. Yes, discounting and couponing can be an effective marketing strategy, but too much of it, and business can suffer! Let's look at BB&B's demise.
(By Mike McVay) The song by Timbuk 3 says it best and I’ve seen it. Despite the bemoaning of not having a supposed “Farm Team,” there is a bright future for radio in regard to talent, programming, sales, and engineering/technical.
(By Loyd Ford) Every morning, advertisers think about how they will attract more customers to their brand. They don’t want to be sold something. “Those days are over,” an advertiser recently said. “We want to discover what really works for us.”
(By Buzz Knight) Innovation should be the lifeblood of progress and success in every business. It is the driving force behind groundbreaking ideas, transformative technologies, and disruptive solutions. So how do innovative organizations dominate their position in the marketplace?
(By Randy Lane) I recently lost my beloved brother. Ron Lane was the consummate broadcaster. As an air personality, General Manager, and owner, his radio stations super-served small towns in Camden, TN, Bartow, FL, Russellville, AL, and Flora, IL.
Are you ready for Hispanic Radio Conference 2023? This two-day, knowledge-packed conference will be held at the Intercontinental Hotel Doral in Miami, June 14-15. The Hispanic Radio Conference is an annual opportunity to share ideas, discuss and debate challenges.
The Federal Communications Commission has published ten applicants that have recently filed proposals to change the community of license for their AM or FM stations. The full text of these applications can be accessed through the FCC's Consolidated Data Base System.
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremony on October 7, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. The nomination ballots have been counted. The 2023 inductees will have their names placed in the Museum at Harris Stowe State University.
SiriusXM has announced an exclusive, invitation-only concert featuring Dave Matthews at Irving Plaza in New York City on June 7. Titled Dave Matthews: Live & Acoustic, the concert will showcase an acoustic set by Dave Matthews.
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 
Edison Research has announced the launch of Edison Podcast Metrics UK, an expansion of its U.S. Podcast Metrics product. The new service was introduced at the Podcast Show 2023 event in London. The data collected will be available to subscribers in Q3.
Benztown has released two new episodes of its original podcast, Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring Mark Wallengren and Scott Herman. Wallengren talks about his time at KOST in Los Angeles, while Herman discusses his time with CBS Radio and 1010 WINS.
Hayti, a leading Black-owned news aggregation app, has announced that it is now the largest source of podcasts led by Black hosts. The app, which initially focused on aggregating print and on-air, has expanded to include access to over 2,000 Black podcasters.
PBS Kids has announced a new fiction podcast series called Keyshawn Solves It, featuring a 10-year-old boy from north Minneapolis who solves mysteries. The series follows Keyshawn, who inherits a set of keys that can unlock almost any door.
