New research reveals what could be a brewing crisis for broadcasters racing toward artificial on-air solutions, as audio listeners signal they would abandon even their favorite content if AI voices were introduced, with resistance strongest among the highly educated. [read more]
In our upcoming December 2025 issue, Radio Ink will once again highlight the industry’s young professionals making an impact with our 30 and Under Superstars list. This feature highlights emerging voices that are shaping the future of radio through their creativity, resilience, and dedication. [read more]
As advertisers continue to have misperceptions about younger Americans' listening habits when it comes to radio, Katz Radio Group is analyzing how deeply AM/FM remains embedded in the daily routines of young Millennial and Gen Z audiences. [read more]
(Deborah Parenti) We hear a lot about customer service today, and what we hear is rarely good. The frustration of chatboxes. Fighting automated phone trees. Billing errors. What bemuses me is that you’ll find radio’s competitors are often the worst offenders. [read more]
(Jeff McHugh) Radio news legend Susan Stamberg is known for saying, “The pictures are better on radio.” When asked to explain, she says, “Anything you can imagine is better than anything you can see.” Here's how your show create more impactful theater of the mind. [read more]
(Buzz Knight) The radio industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as digital technologies reshape how people consume audio content. To stay relevant and thrive, radio businesses need to reimagine their operations and offerings. Here are some key strategies to consider: [read more]
Salem Media Group has promoted EVP of Revenue Development and West Markets Broadcast Operations Linnae Young to Chief Revenue Officer, alongside another executive elevation that sees the creation of a new Chief Digital Officer position. [read more]
(Sponsored Content) Audio is having a moment, with broadcast radio, podcasting, and streaming converging around personality-led shows, social video, and on-demand listening. NAB Show New York, Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center, puts those shifts on stage and on the floor. [read more]
Morgan Harrison has been promoted to Market Manager at Connoisseur Media San Antonio. Harrison, who currently serves as Director of Sales for the former Alpha Media cluster, will succeed Lance Hawkins, who announced his retirement effective at year's end. [read more]
As US public radio outlets face grueling choices between content and layoffs due to the end of federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the parent of New York City's WNYC is opening up its own programming at no cost to cash-strapped brethren. [read more]
Benztown has released two new episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes, featuring Hope Media Group President Tim Dukes and ABC News Radio national correspondent Steven Portnoy. [read more]
Don't Miss A Detail - Get RBR+TVBR "The Lake" offers Classic Hits to listeners in New York's Finger Lakes, but thanks to a just-signed deal with a regional religious broadcaster, it is poised to expand to nearby Rochester. For more, turn to the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. SubscribeHERE!
TuneIn announced a collaboration with FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to provide emergency alerts from local, state, tribal, and federal agencies through the TuneIn app for Android Automotive, wherever cellular data is available. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from RC Woolfenden of his dad, "Cousin Ray," at WSHB in 1967. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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New research reveals what could be a brewing crisis for broadcasters racing toward artificial on-air solutions, as audio listeners signal they would abandon even their favorite content if AI voices were introduced, with resistance strongest among the highly educated.
In our upcoming December 2025 issue, Radio Ink will once again highlight the industry’s young professionals making an impact with our 30 and Under Superstars list. This feature highlights emerging voices that are shaping the future of radio through their creativity, resilience, and dedication.
As advertisers continue to have misperceptions about younger Americans' listening habits when it comes to radio, Katz Radio Group is analyzing how deeply AM/FM remains embedded in the daily routines of young Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
(Deborah Parenti) We hear a lot about customer service today, and what we hear is rarely good. The frustration of chatboxes. Fighting automated phone trees. Billing errors. What bemuses me is that you’ll find radio’s competitors are often the worst offenders.
(Jeff McHugh) Radio news legend Susan Stamberg is known for saying, “The pictures are better on radio.” When asked to explain, she says, “Anything you can imagine is better than anything you can see.” Here's how your show create more impactful theater of the mind.
(Buzz Knight) The radio industry is undergoing a dramatic transformation as digital technologies reshape how people consume audio content. To stay relevant and thrive, radio businesses need to reimagine their operations and offerings. Here are some key strategies to consider:
Salem Media Group has promoted EVP of Revenue Development and West Markets Broadcast Operations Linnae Young to Chief Revenue Officer, alongside another executive elevation that sees the creation of a new Chief Digital Officer position.
(Sponsored Content) Audio is having a moment, with broadcast radio, podcasting, and streaming converging around personality-led shows, social video, and on-demand listening. NAB Show New York, Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center, puts those shifts on stage and on the floor.
Morgan Harrison has been promoted to Market Manager at Connoisseur Media San Antonio. Harrison, who currently serves as Director of Sales for the former Alpha Media cluster, will succeed Lance Hawkins, who announced his retirement effective at year's end.
As US public radio outlets face grueling choices between content and layoffs due to the end of federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the parent of New York City's WNYC is opening up its own programming at no cost to cash-strapped brethren.
Benztown has released two new episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes, featuring Hope Media Group President Tim Dukes and ABC News Radio national correspondent Steven Portnoy.
TuneIn announced a collaboration with FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System to provide emergency alerts from local, state, tribal, and federal agencies through the TuneIn app for Android Automotive, wherever cellular data is available.
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from RC Woolfenden of his dad, "Cousin Ray," at WSHB in 1967. Send your Blast From The Past to 
