Chris Forgy came closer to the end than anyone knew. The Saga Communications CEO opens up about the health crisis that nearly silenced one of radio's most enthusiastic voices, and the "why" that brought him back in this exclusive conversation with Radio Ink. [read more]
Cumulus Media Operations President Bob Walker has a playbook for how local advertisers should be using AI, and it starts with asking better questions. The guide walks local advertisers and media sellers through five best practices for AI platforms. [read more]
Multiple reports broke out late Friday that say media mogul Irving Azoff is exploring the possibility of acquiring both iHeartMedia and SiriusXM, with the goal of merging the two into a single audio powerhouse, with all parties allegedly meeting in talks. [read more]
Following the end of his tenure as Entravision Communications' President and COO, Jeffery Liberman has found his new chapter as Senior Advisor for MLC Media, the largest independently owned Spanish-language distributor of syndicated radio content in the US. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) When coaching sales talent, I encourage individual sellers to do all they can to naturally raise their “Time Spent Selling.” The most valuable shift a local radio salesperson can make is not learning a new closing line or a new pitch; it is learning how to control their time. [read more]
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Your audience is distracted, they’re over-communicated, they’ve had too much coffee, or not enough. In other words, they’re difficult to engage. How do you keep their attention for a full 15, 30, or 60 seconds? Hook ‘em and keep pulling. What pulls? Consistent variations. [read more]
Beasley Media Group Detroit is joining hands with Forgotten Harvest in a year-round commitment to fighting food insecurity. The expanded effort will center around raising community awareness of the reality that 69% of Detroit households face food insecurity. [read more]
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue. [read more]
The USL's Tampa Bay Rowdies have found a 2026 radio broadcast home with the Florida Alumni Radio 1100 (WJBR–AM) in a partnership with Beasley Media Group. The Rowdies radio broadcasts will also reach 92.1 and 103.1 (WIRK) in South Florida. [read more]
A three-decade Georgia Athletics fixture is moving into a new booth. Jeff Dantzler will take over football play-by-play duties for the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network beginning with the 2026 season, with former Bulldog offensive lineman Jon Stinchcomb joining as analyst. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know What's The Deal Matthew Wesolowski wanted to create a new FM in a Utah community that already has a station. A counterproposal emerged, giving a different city first-ever service while offering Wesolowski's future FM a new home. The FCC went with the other offer, and the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the story. SubscribeHERE!
Twenty months of bargaining have resulted in a first-ever three-year contract between Oregon Public Broadcasting and its content creators. Members of the largest SAG-AFTRA-represented West Coast public media organization voted unanimously in approval. [read more]
Real Late with Peter Rosenberg is back, this time on SiriusXM's Shade 45. The late-night hip-hop series, which was previously heard on Sunday nights at MediaCo's Hot 97 (WQHT), returns to the channel every Thursday from 10 PM to 12 AM ET. [read more]
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Chris Forgy came closer to the end than anyone knew. The Saga Communications CEO opens up about the health crisis that nearly silenced one of radio's most enthusiastic voices, and the "why" that brought him back in this exclusive conversation with Radio Ink.
Cumulus Media Operations President Bob Walker has a playbook for how local advertisers should be using AI, and it starts with asking better questions. The guide walks local advertisers and media sellers through five best practices for AI platforms.
Multiple reports broke out late Friday that say media mogul Irving Azoff is exploring the possibility of acquiring both iHeartMedia and SiriusXM, with the goal of merging the two into a single audio powerhouse, with all parties allegedly meeting in talks.
Following the end of his tenure as Entravision Communications' President and COO, Jeffery Liberman has found his new chapter as Senior Advisor for MLC Media, the largest independently owned Spanish-language distributor of syndicated radio content in the US.
(Loyd Ford) When coaching sales talent, I encourage individual sellers to do all they can to naturally raise their “Time Spent Selling.” The most valuable shift a local radio salesperson can make is not learning a new closing line or a new pitch; it is learning how to control their time.
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Your audience is distracted, they’re over-communicated, they’ve had too much coffee, or not enough. In other words, they’re difficult to engage. How do you keep their attention for a full 15, 30, or 60 seconds? Hook ‘em and keep pulling. What pulls? Consistent variations.
Beasley Media Group Detroit is joining hands with Forgotten Harvest in a year-round commitment to fighting food insecurity. The expanded effort will center around raising community awareness of the reality that 69% of Detroit households face food insecurity.
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue.
The USL's Tampa Bay Rowdies have found a 2026 radio broadcast home with the Florida Alumni Radio 1100 (WJBR–AM) in a partnership with Beasley Media Group. The Rowdies radio broadcasts will also reach 92.1 and 103.1 (WIRK) in South Florida. 
A three-decade Georgia Athletics fixture is moving into a new booth. Jeff Dantzler will take over football play-by-play duties for the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network beginning with the 2026 season, with former Bulldog offensive lineman Jon Stinchcomb joining as analyst.
Twenty months of bargaining have resulted in a first-ever three-year contract between Oregon Public Broadcasting and its content creators. Members of the largest SAG-AFTRA-represented West Coast public media organization voted unanimously in approval.
Real Late with Peter Rosenberg is back, this time on SiriusXM's Shade 45. The late-night hip-hop series, which was previously heard on Sunday nights at MediaCo's Hot 97 (WQHT), returns to the channel every Thursday from 10 PM to 12 AM ET.
