Spanish Broadcasting System's President and COO Albert Rodriguez announced his resignation from the company during its 2023 Q3 earnings call late Thursday morning. The unexpected move comes during what is already a time of upheaval for SBS. [read more]
If you think, "No young people want to work in radio anymore," do yourself a favor - read this month's Radio Ink cover-to-cover on December 11, featuring the BEA's Heather Birks, our 30 and Under Superstars, and The Radio Fam's Marie LeMaitre. [read more]
After a month delay, the FCC is now accepting new low-power FM station construction permits for the first time in a decade. This window, initially set for November 1-8, is only open through December 13. [read more]
If you've been on social media in the last week, you've undoubtedly seen the yearly deluge of Spotify Wrapped posts, where the streamer offers users a personalized summary of their year in audio. But should you create something similar for your station or brand? [read more]
Woof Boom Radio's 92.1 the Frog wrapped up its annual 'Care-A-Van' event, aiming to support local children in need during the holiday season. For twelve hours, the station stayed outside a Lima, OH, Wal-Mart, collecting donations for Allen County Children Services. [read more]
The latest findings from Edison Research and NPR's Spoken Word Audio Report indicate the genre has reached new heights of popularity. Over the last nine years, spoken word audio's share of the total listening experience has soared by 55%. [read more]
We now know additional details about iHeartMedia's Markets Group "leadership restructuring." With the introduction and promotion of five new Division Presidents comes the stepping down of two previous Division Presidents, Scott Hopeck and Kim Guthrie. [read more]
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list closes on Monday. [read more]
The November 2023 issue of Radio Ink Magazine has plenty to offer. Want a positive, realistic mindset? Want in-depth financial and legal analysis along with sales and leadership training from our columnists? Take a peek at what you’ll see: [read more]
Saga Manchester, NH's 95.7 WZID wrapped up its 25th annual WZID Christmas Is For Kids Radiothon. The 12-hour broadcast, led by morning hosts Neal and Marga, raised more than $100,000 to benefit families across New Hampshire. [read more]
On Saturday, Audacy LA's KROQ hosted the 32nd annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert at the Kia Forum. The sold-out event, benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital featured The Offspring, Garbage, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers, and more. [read more]
Montclair State University student Nicole Passero has been awarded the inaugural Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship Program by Country Radio Broadcasters. Passero, a morning show producer and air-talent at WMSC, is recognized for pushing radio's digital boundaries. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past - with some famous faces - comes from Mike McVay circa 1995. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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Four years ago, a longtime radio station owner in South Dakota died. In September 2020, his widow assumed control of the stations. So, why is paperwork only now being submitted for a transfer of control approval with the FCC?The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the story. Get the newsletter by clicking HERE.
SiriusXM is set to premiere will.i.am Presents the FYI Show, hosted by the producer/performer will.i.am in January 2024. Airing on The 10s Spot, the show will feature a blend of AI innovations, interactive projects, and cultural discussions. [read more]
The music streaming service Tidal, started by Jay-Z and now owned by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is the latest audio platform to announce mass layoffs. The reduction affected around 40 employees, including members of the playlist curation team. [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]
It's been months since Google decided it would sunset Google Podcasts, but we now know when the end exactly is. Google will shut down the app in April 2024, with listening ending in March. The closing positions YouTube Music as the brand's primary podcast platform. [read more]
Seattle's KEXP will start the new year with the premiere of The Cobain 50, a weekly podcast delving into Kurt Cobain's 50 favorite albums. Initially featured in the 2002 book Journals, Cobain's favorite albums list has been a subject of fascination among fans. [read more]
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Spanish Broadcasting System's President and COO Albert Rodriguez announced his resignation from the company during its 2023 Q3 earnings call late Thursday morning. The unexpected move comes during what is already a time of upheaval for SBS.
If you think, "No young people want to work in radio anymore," do yourself a favor - read this month's Radio Ink cover-to-cover on December 11, featuring the BEA's Heather Birks, our 30 and Under Superstars, and The Radio Fam's Marie LeMaitre.
After a month delay, the FCC is now accepting new low-power FM station construction permits for the first time in a decade. This window, initially set for November 1-8, is only open through December 13.
If you've been on social media in the last week, you've undoubtedly seen the yearly deluge of Spotify Wrapped posts, where the streamer offers users a personalized summary of their year in audio. But should you create something similar for your station or brand?
Woof Boom Radio's 92.1 the Frog wrapped up its annual 'Care-A-Van' event, aiming to support local children in need during the holiday season. For twelve hours, the station stayed outside a Lima, OH, Wal-Mart, collecting donations for Allen County Children Services.
The latest findings from Edison Research and NPR's Spoken Word Audio Report indicate the genre has reached new heights of popularity. Over the last nine years, spoken word audio's share of the total listening experience has soared by 55%.
We now know additional details about iHeartMedia's Markets Group "leadership restructuring." With the introduction and promotion of five new Division Presidents comes the stepping down of two previous Division Presidents, Scott Hopeck and Kim Guthrie.
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list closes on Monday.
The November 2023 issue of Radio Ink Magazine has plenty to offer. Want a positive, realistic mindset? Want in-depth financial and legal analysis along with sales and leadership training from our columnists? Take a peek at what you’ll see:
Saga Manchester, NH's 95.7 WZID wrapped up its 25th annual WZID Christmas Is For Kids Radiothon. The 12-hour broadcast, led by morning hosts Neal and Marga, raised more than $100,000 to benefit families across New Hampshire.
On Saturday, Audacy LA's KROQ hosted the 32nd annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert at the Kia Forum. The sold-out event, benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital featured The Offspring, Garbage, Portugal. The Man, Bleachers, and more.
Montclair State University student Nicole Passero has been awarded the inaugural Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship Program by Country Radio Broadcasters. Passero, a morning show producer and air-talent at WMSC, is recognized for pushing radio's digital boundaries.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past - with some famous faces - comes from Mike McVay circa 1995. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
SiriusXM is set to premiere will.i.am Presents the FYI Show, hosted by the producer/performer will.i.am in January 2024. Airing on The 10s Spot, the show will feature a blend of AI innovations, interactive projects, and cultural discussions.
The music streaming service Tidal, started by Jay-Z and now owned by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is the latest audio platform to announce mass layoffs. The reduction affected around 40 employees, including members of the playlist curation team.
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 
It's been months since Google decided it would sunset Google Podcasts, but we now know when the end exactly is. Google will shut down the app in April 2024, with listening ending in March. The closing positions YouTube Music as the brand's primary podcast platform.
Seattle's KEXP will start the new year with the premiere of The Cobain 50, a weekly podcast delving into Kurt Cobain's 50 favorite albums. Initially featured in the 2002 book Journals, Cobain's favorite albums list has been a subject of fascination among fans.
