The CEO of a major American automaker publicly suggested cutting all radio from entry-level vehicles at the New York International Auto Show this past week, raising fresh alarms for broadcasters still waiting on Congress to act on saving the AM band, let alone FM. [read more]
Something is working in radio that isn't working anywhere else in legacy media. Revenue is growing, and the answer, according to new analysis from Borrell Associates, comes down to a bet most stations are only beginning to make. Yet the good news comes with a warning. [read more]
(Lisa Fields) Change is one of those things nobody asks for, but it has a funny way of leading to something better. Even if it takes a minute to feel that way. Any kind of transition around layoffs is never easy, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of uncertainty and frustration. [read more]
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) There’s a quiet truth in radio that too many sellers ignore: The most valuable accounts are often the ones no one is calling on. Competition crowds obvious categories like auto, furniture, and healthcare. Real opportunity lives in the unassigned and the misunderstood. [read more]
(Steve Allan) Last week, Radio Ink cited NuVoodoo’s Ratings Prospects 2026 study of listener behavior. One of the big takeaways was that listener interest in radio contests has spiked over the last year. As reported, economic uncertainty is likely a root cause for this. [read more]
Audacy's regionalized sales restructuring is taking shape beyond the org chart, as the broadcaster moves veteran market leaders into advisory and format-focused roles in the wake of eliminating the Market Manager position in favor of Regional Vice Presidents. [read more]
Before NAB Show proper opens in earnest, the Alliance for Women in Media is setting the tone at its annual Monday morning AWM Breakfast. This year's panel, "Riding the Rollercoaster: Leading Through Tumultuous Times," promises frank discussion. [read more]
Commonwealth Broadcasting's latest radio offering for South Central Kentucky kicked off with a zing. Zing! 106.7 (WHHT-HD3) signed on in Glasgow on March 31, launching an Adult Contemporary format built around familiar feel-good pop hits for the region. [read more]
iHeartMedia Asheville’s News Radio 570 (WWNC-AM) will now simulcast on 92.9 FM, extending the reach of talk programming from Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Dave Ramsey. The station also airs local news weekday mornings, anchored by Mark Starling. [read more]
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Fifty years after a small group of radio programmers gathered in the Upper Midwest, The Conclave is commemorating the milestone with a virtual toast on April 17 ahead of the event's final return to in-person programming this fall in Minneapolis. [read more]
For Zach Goodman, calling Colorado Rockies games on iHeartMedia Denver's KOA 850AM isn't just a career milestone; it's a family affair. The Colorado native joins the Rockies Radio Network, following in the footsteps of his father, longtime Rockies TV voice Drew Goodman. [read more]
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The CEO of a major American automaker publicly suggested cutting all radio from entry-level vehicles at the New York International Auto Show this past week, raising fresh alarms for broadcasters still waiting on Congress to act on saving the AM band, let alone FM.
Something is working in radio that isn't working anywhere else in legacy media. Revenue is growing, and the answer, according to new analysis from Borrell Associates, comes down to a bet most stations are only beginning to make. Yet the good news comes with a warning.
(Lisa Fields) Change is one of those things nobody asks for, but it has a funny way of leading to something better. Even if it takes a minute to feel that way. Any kind of transition around layoffs is never easy, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of uncertainty and frustration.
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources.
(Loyd Ford) There’s a quiet truth in radio that too many sellers ignore: The most valuable accounts are often the ones no one is calling on. Competition crowds obvious categories like auto, furniture, and healthcare. Real opportunity lives in the unassigned and the misunderstood.
(Steve Allan) Last week, Radio Ink cited NuVoodoo’s Ratings Prospects 2026 study of listener behavior. One of the big takeaways was that listener interest in radio contests has spiked over the last year. As reported, economic uncertainty is likely a root cause for this.
Audacy's regionalized sales restructuring is taking shape beyond the org chart, as the broadcaster moves veteran market leaders into advisory and format-focused roles in the wake of eliminating the Market Manager position in favor of Regional Vice Presidents.
Before NAB Show proper opens in earnest, the Alliance for Women in Media is setting the tone at its annual Monday morning AWM Breakfast. This year's panel, "Riding the Rollercoaster: Leading Through Tumultuous Times," promises frank discussion.
Commonwealth Broadcasting's latest radio offering for South Central Kentucky kicked off with a zing. Zing! 106.7 (WHHT-HD3) signed on in Glasgow on March 31, launching an Adult Contemporary format built around familiar feel-good pop hits for the region.
iHeartMedia Asheville’s News Radio 570 (WWNC-AM) will now simulcast on 92.9 FM, extending the reach of talk programming from Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Dave Ramsey. The station also airs local news weekday mornings, anchored by Mark Starling.
Fifty years after a small group of radio programmers gathered in the Upper Midwest, The Conclave is commemorating the milestone with a virtual toast on April 17 ahead of the event's final return to in-person programming this fall in Minneapolis.
For Zach Goodman, calling Colorado Rockies games on iHeartMedia Denver's KOA 850AM isn't just a career milestone; it's a family affair. The Colorado native joins the Rockies Radio Network, following in the footsteps of his father, longtime Rockies TV voice Drew Goodman.
