With inflation lingering and household finances under strain, US families are heading back to school and into the holidays with caution and cost-consciousness, and that's where audio advertising can help as brands vie for dollars in a flat-spending environment. [read more]
The August issue of Radio Ink Magazine is almost here: Nielsen’s Rich Tunkel on data and advertisers, the Best PDs in America, and expert takes on AI, mentorship, and holiday strategy. Everything you need to finish 2025 strong. [read more]
Podcast advertising accelerated in Q2 2025, with overall spend up 28% year-over-year and 17% over Q1, according to Magellan AI’s latest benchmark report. The data, drawn from nearly 95,000 episodes, shows steady monthly gains across April, May, and June. [read more]
Holiday promotions that win don’t come last-minute. Join Radio Ink and CPR Promotions’ Paige Nienaber on Tuesday at 2p ET for Quarter 4 Your Thoughts, a free, idea-packed webinar with Q4 sales ideas clients actually want. [read more]
(Randy Lane) Conflict on your show isn’t the enemy; it’s the secret sauce for deeper listener engagement. Think about your favorite sitcom, podcast, or morning show. Most of the laughs, tension, and memorable moments come from conflict. [read more]
(Buzz Knight) It's always smart to put your customer service standards on the operating table and give them a check-up to stay in sync with your audience. Meeting and exceeding high-quality standards with regard to your customer service cannot be shortchanged. [read more]
After nearly a year of work behind the scenes, NPR has joined the Mountain West News Bureau, forming its seventh regional newsroom and building on the Bureau’s work since its launch in 2018 with backing from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. [read more]
Spokane Public Radio has officially shifted from a mixed-format model to three dedicated, single-format stations: 91.1 SPR News (KPBX), 91.9 SPR Classical (KSFC), and 90.3 SPR Jazz (KPBZ) - a move group leaders say was necessary to secure its future. [read more]
One of NPR’s original “founding mothers,” Susan Stamberg, is retiring. The news was shared in a note to NPR staff by Editor-in-Chief Edith Chapin, who credited Stamberg with shaping the network’s sound and soul since 1971. [read more]
Media Monitors has announced an expansion of its radio advertising tracking service, increasing national campaign coverage from 106 to 250 markets and committing to permanently store audio files of every ad it captures. [read more]
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association recognized the state’s top local radio stations and broadcasters across more than 20 categories during the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, held Wednesday, August 13, at the NBA’s Annual Convention in La Vista. [read more]
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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has named Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller the 2025 Georgian of the Year. With more than 170 radio affiliates, The Atlanta Braves Radio Network is the largest in Major League Baseball. [read more]
Happy Holidays! This week’s Blast From The Past features Detroit radio legend Ken Calvert on September 2, 1978. Send your Blast From The Past to our Editor-in-Chief, Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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With inflation lingering and household finances under strain, US families are heading back to school and into the holidays with caution and cost-consciousness, and that's where audio advertising can help as brands vie for dollars in a flat-spending environment.
The August issue of Radio Ink Magazine is almost here: Nielsen’s Rich Tunkel on data and advertisers, the Best PDs in America, and expert takes on AI, mentorship, and holiday strategy. Everything you need to finish 2025 strong.
Podcast advertising accelerated in Q2 2025, with overall spend up 28% year-over-year and 17% over Q1, according to Magellan AI’s latest benchmark report. The data, drawn from nearly 95,000 episodes, shows steady monthly gains across April, May, and June.
Holiday promotions that win don’t come last-minute. Join Radio Ink and CPR Promotions’ Paige Nienaber on Tuesday at 2p ET for Quarter 4 Your Thoughts, a free, idea-packed webinar with Q4 sales ideas clients actually want.
(Randy Lane) Conflict on your show isn’t the enemy; it’s the secret sauce for deeper listener engagement. Think about your favorite sitcom, podcast, or morning show. Most of the laughs, tension, and memorable moments come from conflict.
(Buzz Knight) It's always smart to put your customer service standards on the operating table and give them a check-up to stay in sync with your audience. Meeting and exceeding high-quality standards with regard to your customer service cannot be shortchanged.
After nearly a year of work behind the scenes, NPR has joined the Mountain West News Bureau, forming its seventh regional newsroom and building on the Bureau’s work since its launch in 2018 with backing from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Spokane Public Radio has officially shifted from a mixed-format model to three dedicated, single-format stations: 91.1 SPR News (KPBX), 91.9 SPR Classical (KSFC), and 90.3 SPR Jazz (KPBZ) - a move group leaders say was necessary to secure its future.
One of NPR’s original “founding mothers,” Susan Stamberg, is retiring. The news was shared in a note to NPR staff by Editor-in-Chief Edith Chapin, who credited Stamberg with shaping the network’s sound and soul since 1971.
Media Monitors has announced an expansion of its radio advertising tracking service, increasing national campaign coverage from 106 to 250 markets and committing to permanently store audio files of every ad it captures.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association recognized the state’s top local radio stations and broadcasters across more than 20 categories during the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, held Wednesday, August 13, at the NBA’s Annual Convention in La Vista.
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has named Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller the 2025 Georgian of the Year. With more than 170 radio affiliates, The Atlanta Braves Radio Network is the largest in Major League Baseball.
Happy Holidays! This week’s Blast From The Past features Detroit radio legend Ken Calvert on September 2, 1978. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
