A federal FOIA fight is escalating over DOGE’s activities inside the FCC, as plaintiffs seek discovery into ethics clearances, data access, and withheld communications involving Elon Musk–linked entities, datasets, and Chairman Brendan Carr’s contract-cutting initiative. [read more]
Authenticity in communication often shifts with experience. What begins as performance and polish evolves into service, honesty, and intention. The strongest connections form when communicators focus less on image and more on presence, truth, and the value listeners take with them. [read more]
More than 15 years of ownership on the line for broadcast veterans Bill Curtis and Tim Sabean as the FCC has moved to revoke the licenses of their seven Michigan radio stations, citing more than $37,000 in unpaid regulatory fees spanning four fiscal years. [read more]
Saga Communications Clarksville’s Beaver 100.3 (WVVR) continued its generous streak for northern Tennessee kids, raising more than $93,210 during its annual Camp Rainbow Radiothon, pushing the event’s cumulative total to well over $1 million since 2009. [read more]
(Mike McVay) The loudest, most resonating story of the year may very well end up being the heart-wrenching kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. What started as a subtle approach to reporting a news story has now captured the attention of most of North America. [read more]
(John Shomby) These two phrases were shared with me by a close friend a few weeks back as we debated what transforms a manager into a leader. Ask yourself, are you the one who walks into a room and thinks “Here I Am” or are you thinking “There You Are”? [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]
In recognition of its support of blood donation efforts across Northern and Central Arizona, Yavapai Broadcasting has been named Media Company of the Year by Vitalant. The six-station group was selected from media organizations across the Grand Canyon State. [read more]
Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU 89.1 will see two longtime voices sign off the Ypsilanti airwaves this summer, as News Director and Morning Edition Host David Fair and Operations Manager Michael Jewett prepare to retire at the end of June. [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]
Your Guide to D.C.'s Latest - Get RBR+TVBR Four items are on the agenda for the FCC's February Open Meeting on Wednesday morning, and among them is a Media Bureau item of particular interest to noncommercial radio broadcast station operators. The latest RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Sign up to receive this newsletterHERE!
Zeno Media has promoted Nikols Latuff to Chief Growth Officer, elevating the former Vice President of Growth. Latuff has led partnership development and market expansion efforts, helping grow Zeno’s presence in more than 100 countries. [read more]
As the US ponders legislation to preserve AM radio access in cars, the UK government is preparing to debate whether FM broadcasting should be phased out in the 2030s, as digital listening now accounts for nearly 75% of all radio consumption across the country. [read more]
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A federal FOIA fight is escalating over DOGE’s activities inside the FCC, as plaintiffs seek discovery into ethics clearances, data access, and withheld communications involving Elon Musk–linked entities, datasets, and Chairman Brendan Carr’s contract-cutting initiative.
Authenticity in communication often shifts with experience. What begins as performance and polish evolves into service, honesty, and intention. The strongest connections form when communicators focus less on image and more on presence, truth, and the value listeners take with them.
More than 15 years of ownership on the line for broadcast veterans Bill Curtis and Tim Sabean as the FCC has moved to revoke the licenses of their seven Michigan radio stations, citing more than $37,000 in unpaid regulatory fees spanning four fiscal years.
Saga Communications Clarksville’s Beaver 100.3 (WVVR) continued its generous streak for northern Tennessee kids, raising more than $93,210 during its annual Camp Rainbow Radiothon, pushing the event’s cumulative total to well over $1 million since 2009.
(Mike McVay) The loudest, most resonating story of the year may very well end up being the heart-wrenching kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. What started as a subtle approach to reporting a news story has now captured the attention of most of North America.
(John Shomby) These two phrases were shared with me by a close friend a few weeks back as we debated what transforms a manager into a leader. Ask yourself, are you the one who walks into a room and thinks “Here I Am” or are you thinking “There You Are”?
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.
In recognition of its support of blood donation efforts across Northern and Central Arizona, Yavapai Broadcasting has been named Media Company of the Year by Vitalant. The six-station group was selected from media organizations across the Grand Canyon State.
Eastern Michigan University’s WEMU 89.1 will see two longtime voices sign off the Ypsilanti airwaves this summer, as News Director and Morning Edition Host David Fair and Operations Manager Michael Jewett prepare to retire at the end of June.
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.
Zeno Media has promoted Nikols Latuff to Chief Growth Officer, elevating the former Vice President of Growth. Latuff has led partnership development and market expansion efforts, helping grow Zeno’s presence in more than 100 countries.
As the US ponders legislation to preserve AM radio access in cars, the UK government is preparing to debate whether FM broadcasting should be phased out in the 2030s, as digital listening now accounts for nearly 75% of all radio consumption across the country.
