SiriusXM shareholders are undoubtedly celebrating a solid start to 2026, but for those who joined the entirety of the satellite giant's hour-long Q1 earnings call solely for any word on a possible iHeartMedia merger, it was what went unsaid that may be most telling. [read more]
Global consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest point in decades, media's share of discretionary spending has hit a 27-year low, but broadcast radio is navigating the turbulence with digital audio tying for the strongest growth of any tracked media category. [read more]
These days, recruiting and retaining sales talent in radio requires more than a competitive commission structure. That's why Radio Ink asked the top sales managers in Hispanic radio how they attract and retain sales professionals to radio in an era of Big Tech competition. [read more]
The FIFA World Cup arrives on US soil this summer for the first time since 1994, and Nielsen's pre-tournament audience data contains a finding account execs will want in their pitch decks: American soccer fans over-index on sports radio by double digits. [read more]
(Randy Lane) Back in the day, there was a morning show character formula called “Dick, Dork, Dear.” It was simple and easy to remember. Many shows tried to force themselves into that three-person box. But today’s successful shows don’t follow a fixed formula. [read more]
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today. [read more]
Magellan AI launched its standalone Broadcast Radio Attribution product in March, describing it at the time as bringing measurement to one of the largest remaining unmeasured channels. Now that platform is getting powered up with iHeartMedia. [read more]
Cumulus Media is building out an alternative intelligence layer for its sales teams, announcing partnerships with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions to bring consumer lifestyle data and brand-awareness measurement to its stations. [read more]
Salem Media Group and Cumulus Media are collaborating to take Larry O'Connor's morning show national. O'Connor & Company, which airs on Cumulus's WMAL in Washington, DC, will expand to serve as Salem Media's flagship national morning program beginning May 4. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed 15-year FCC veteran Ben Arden as SVP and Deputy General Counsel, bringing his regulatory background to lead the organization's policy and legal advocacy before the commission at a crucial time. [read more]
DMR/Interactive has named Tony Bannon EVP of Strategy and Growth. Bannon joined DMR/Interactive in December 2019 as VP of Marketing Strategy, helping shape the company’s strategy during media consumption habits caused by the COVID pandemic. [read more]
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Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes. The latest installments feature APM Music President Adam Taylor and the creative team behind the fiction podcast American Afterlife. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past comes from the Radio Ink archives courtesy of Jim Hampton, who shared a snapshot of the full WXYZ airstaff gathered around something most stations could only dream about in 1966: their very own helicopter. [read more]
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SiriusXM shareholders are undoubtedly celebrating a solid start to 2026, but for those who joined the entirety of the satellite giant's hour-long Q1 earnings call solely for any word on a possible iHeartMedia merger, it was what went unsaid that may be most telling.
Global consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest point in decades, media's share of discretionary spending has hit a 27-year low, but broadcast radio is navigating the turbulence with digital audio tying for the strongest growth of any tracked media category.
These days, recruiting and retaining sales talent in radio requires more than a competitive commission structure. That's why Radio Ink asked the top sales managers in Hispanic radio how they attract and retain sales professionals to radio in an era of Big Tech competition.
The FIFA World Cup arrives on US soil this summer for the first time since 1994, and Nielsen's pre-tournament audience data contains a finding account execs will want in their pitch decks: American soccer fans over-index on sports radio by double digits.
(Randy Lane) Back in the day, there was a morning show character formula called “Dick, Dork, Dear.” It was simple and easy to remember. Many shows tried to force themselves into that three-person box. But today’s successful shows don’t follow a fixed formula.
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today.
Magellan AI launched its standalone Broadcast Radio Attribution product in March, describing it at the time as bringing measurement to one of the largest remaining unmeasured channels. Now that platform is getting powered up with iHeartMedia.
Cumulus Media is building out an alternative intelligence layer for its sales teams, announcing partnerships with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions to bring consumer lifestyle data and brand-awareness measurement to its stations.
Salem Media Group and Cumulus Media are collaborating to take Larry O'Connor's morning show national. O'Connor & Company, which airs on Cumulus's WMAL in Washington, DC, will expand to serve as Salem Media's flagship national morning program beginning May 4.
The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed 15-year FCC veteran Ben Arden as SVP and Deputy General Counsel, bringing his regulatory background to lead the organization's policy and legal advocacy before the commission at a crucial time.
DMR/Interactive has named Tony Bannon EVP of Strategy and Growth. Bannon joined DMR/Interactive in December 2019 as VP of Marketing Strategy, helping shape the company’s strategy during media consumption habits caused by the COVID pandemic.
Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes. The latest installments feature APM Music President Adam Taylor and the creative team behind the fiction podcast American Afterlife.
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past comes from the Radio Ink archives courtesy of Jim Hampton, who shared a snapshot of the full WXYZ airstaff gathered around something most stations could only dream about in 1966: their very own helicopter.
