Tuesday was quite a day for AM radio on Capitol Hill as the band saw another bipartisan lift and steamrolled detractors in both houses of US Congress. Broadcasters, legislators, and organizations came together in a united front for the AM For Every Vehicle Act. [read more]
Consumer Technology Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro went beyond the auspices of his testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee about the AM For Every Vehicle Act to attack AM/FM radio on every level during a hearing on April 30. [read more]
Nielsen has unveiled its latest offering, The Record, a detailed quarterly report examining American listening habits across various ad-supported audio platforms. The debut edition, covering Q1 2024, reveals that radio dominates ad-supported listening time. [read more]
If a listener or a client calls your radio station, what will they hear when they're on hold? A new Veritonic study about the power of on-hold audio may have you reconsidering what callers hear while you dig through the ticket drawer. [read more]
(By Paige Nienaber) I always hated “Less Is More.” Radio is not about minimalism. It’s about maximalism. But less can sound like more. “How is that?!”, you ask incredulously. By using semantics. [read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) Even the best computer programs have occasional upgrades to fix a few bugs; the same goes for radio and podcast programs. Here are five small but significant upgrades to consider for your show: [read more]
(By Rick Fink) I learned a lesson a long time ago when I walked into my General Manager's office late one day and said, "I've got a problem!" He looked at me, smiled a bit, shook his head, and replied, "No you don't." [read more]
SiriusXM has experienced a significant decline in self-pay subscribers, losing 359,000 customers in the first quarter of this year, a larger loss compared to the 347,000 subscribers it shed during the same period last year. [read more]
Wartburg, Tennessee's WECO Radio held a radiothon on April 23 to support their neighbors in Sunbright, which was severely impacted by an EF-1 tornado on April 2. With a population of just 519, the community's damages did not receive any FEMA aid. [read more]
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program. This initiative, commemorating Laurie Kahn, is designed to foster the professional growth of women in small to medium radio markets. [read more]
Seven Mountains Media has appointed Bob Lawrence as the new Market Manager for their Parkersburg, WV/Marietta, OH markets, following the retirement of Don Staats. Lawrence previously served as the General Manager of the RAB's National Radio Talent System. [read more]
Your station is sitting on a goldmine of ad sales - your team just needs to know how to mine it! The April issue of Radio Ink features conversations and advice from the Top 20 Leaders of 2024, plus ideas, inspiration, and training. [read more]
Veteran Detroit sports journalist Rob Parker has announced the lineup for Sports Rap Radio (WXYT-AM). The station showcases an all-Black lineup as Parker envisions a platform that mirrors the community’s voice with a unique format mixing hip-hop and sports/talk. [read more]
Financial News Comes First With RBR+TVBR SBS's board of directors has selected an interim CEO while also informing the SEC that it will be tardy with its FY 2023 fiscal results due to a change in auditors. The Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details.Get it by clicking HERE.
Cumulus Media Savannah has elevated Sarah Hamilton, known on-air as Sarah Lynn, to the role of Program Director at KIX96 (WJCL). Hamilton joined KIX96 in 2014 as an on-air personality and has since been promoted to Assistant Program Director. [read more]
Futuri has been honored with the NAB Show 2024 Product of the Year Award for AI/Machine Learning for its artificial intelligence platform, SpotOn. This platform utilizes AI technology to rapidly generate spec spots for both radio and television. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
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Tuesday was quite a day for AM radio on Capitol Hill as the band saw another bipartisan lift and steamrolled detractors in both houses of US Congress. Broadcasters, legislators, and organizations came together in a united front for the AM For Every Vehicle Act.
Consumer Technology Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro went beyond the auspices of his testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee about the AM For Every Vehicle Act to attack AM/FM radio on every level during a hearing on April 30.
Nielsen has unveiled its latest offering, The Record, a detailed quarterly report examining American listening habits across various ad-supported audio platforms. The debut edition, covering Q1 2024, reveals that radio dominates ad-supported listening time.
If a listener or a client calls your radio station, what will they hear when they're on hold? A new Veritonic study about the power of on-hold audio may have you reconsidering what callers hear while you dig through the ticket drawer.
(By Paige Nienaber) I always hated “Less Is More.” Radio is not about minimalism. It’s about maximalism. But less can sound like more. “How is that?!”, you ask incredulously. By using semantics.
(By Jeff McHugh) Even the best computer programs have occasional upgrades to fix a few bugs; the same goes for radio and podcast programs. Here are five small but significant upgrades to consider for your show:
(By Rick Fink) I learned a lesson a long time ago when I walked into my General Manager's office late one day and said, "I've got a problem!" He looked at me, smiled a bit, shook his head, and replied, "No you don't."
SiriusXM has experienced a significant decline in self-pay subscribers, losing 359,000 customers in the first quarter of this year, a larger loss compared to the 347,000 subscribers it shed during the same period last year.
Wartburg, Tennessee's WECO Radio held a radiothon on April 23 to support their neighbors in Sunbright, which was severely impacted by an EF-1 tornado on April 2. With a population of just 519, the community's damages did not receive any FEMA aid.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program. This initiative, commemorating Laurie Kahn, is designed to foster the professional growth of women in small to medium radio markets.
Seven Mountains Media has appointed Bob Lawrence as the new Market Manager for their Parkersburg, WV/Marietta, OH markets, following the retirement of Don Staats. Lawrence previously served as the General Manager of the RAB's National Radio Talent System.
Your station is sitting on a goldmine of ad sales - your team just needs to know how to mine it! The April issue of Radio Ink features conversations and advice from the Top 20 Leaders of 2024, plus ideas, inspiration, and training.
Veteran Detroit sports journalist Rob Parker has announced the lineup for Sports Rap Radio (WXYT-AM). The station showcases an all-Black lineup as Parker envisions a platform that mirrors the community’s voice with a unique format mixing hip-hop and sports/talk.
Cumulus Media Savannah has elevated Sarah Hamilton, known on-air as Sarah Lynn, to the role of Program Director at KIX96 (WJCL). Hamilton joined KIX96 in 2014 as an on-air personality and has since been promoted to Assistant Program Director.
Futuri has been honored with the NAB Show 2024 Product of the Year Award for AI/Machine Learning for its artificial intelligence platform, SpotOn. This platform utilizes AI technology to rapidly generate spec spots for both radio and television.
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor 
