What Cumulus Media calls “a critical inflection point…for the broadcast radio industry as a whole,” Nielsen calls “hyperbolic and baseless,” as the two prepare to square off in federal court over the measurement giant’s Network Policy and the economics of ratings access. [read more]
Delayed by the government shutdown that halted most federal reporting, the FCC broadcast totals for Q3 2025 show slight growth, but continue to trace a clear divide between declining AM and commercial FM and a fast-growing noncommercial sector. [read more]
Urban One has named Baltimore Director of Sales Dave Willner as the cluster’s next General Manager, succeeding longtime market leader Howard Mazer, who will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades with the company. [read more]
As the holiday season begins, we at Radio Ink want to pause and reflect on a year of validation. While critics have spent years predicting radio's demise, 2025 proved what we've known all along: AM/FM remains a trusted, beloved voice for all Americans. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) Gather ‘round, kiddies, and let your ole Uncle Paige tell you a scary Christmas story about a radio station that didn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas. It was Christmas 1993, and your Uncle Paige was flying home. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) They say one of the biggest problems for young baseball players coming from the minors to the major league is playing time. You see, throughout high school, college, and the minor leagues, most players are playing every day. [read more]
One week after its announcement, we now have a price tag on Carter Media’s acquisition of fifteen Connoisseur Media stations and two FM translators in Missouri, and this deal is much more traditional than the one that saw Connoisseur exit the Bakersfield, CA, market. [read more]
Hope Media Group held its 6th annual Hope to the Hungry event on November 6 and raised $129,442 across its Worship 24/7 stations. The nationwide event provided 38,006 Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families facing homelessness and food insecurity through partner ministries. [read more]
WABC Radio, including station owners John and Margo Catsimatidis, is spreading holiday cheer across New York City, delivering 10,000 turkeys to families in need through the Police Athletic League, the NYPD, the FDNY, and other community organizations. [read more]
Radio Ink's Black Friday introductory deal cuts a full year of print and digital access to $99: $40 off the standard rate and cheaper than print alone. The discount matters, but the real value is twelve months of intelligence in a business where missing one signal can cost you. [read more]
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia has appointed Paul Kelly as the new morning host for 102.9 WMGK, beginning December 1. Kelly replaces Matt Cord, who will move to middays at 93.3 WMMR, filling the daypart left behind following the passing of Pierre Robert. [read more]
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Former CBS Sports Radio host Damon Amendolara has signed a contract extension with SiriusXM that will keep him on Chris Russo's Mad Dog Sports Radio and NFL Radio, continuing his run on the national satellite platform. [read more]
The International Student Broadcasting Championship has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, recognizing outstanding achievement, creativity, and technical excellence among global student broadcasters, podcasters, and digital content creators. [read more]
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What Cumulus Media calls “a critical inflection point…for the broadcast radio industry as a whole,” Nielsen calls “hyperbolic and baseless,” as the two prepare to square off in federal court over the measurement giant’s Network Policy and the economics of ratings access.
Delayed by the government shutdown that halted most federal reporting, the FCC broadcast totals for Q3 2025 show slight growth, but continue to trace a clear divide between declining AM and commercial FM and a fast-growing noncommercial sector.
Urban One has named Baltimore Director of Sales Dave Willner as the cluster’s next General Manager, succeeding longtime market leader Howard Mazer, who will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades with the company.
As the holiday season begins, we at Radio Ink want to pause and reflect on a year of validation. While critics have spent years predicting radio's demise, 2025 proved what we've known all along: AM/FM remains a trusted, beloved voice for all Americans.
(Paige Nienaber) Gather ‘round, kiddies, and let your ole Uncle Paige tell you a scary Christmas story about a radio station that didn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas. It was Christmas 1993, and your Uncle Paige was flying home.
(Chris Stonick) They say one of the biggest problems for young baseball players coming from the minors to the major league is playing time. You see, throughout high school, college, and the minor leagues, most players are playing every day.
One week after its announcement, we now have a price tag on Carter Media’s acquisition of fifteen Connoisseur Media stations and two FM translators in Missouri, and this deal is much more traditional than the one that saw Connoisseur exit the Bakersfield, CA, market.
Hope Media Group held its 6th annual Hope to the Hungry event on November 6 and raised $129,442 across its Worship 24/7 stations. The nationwide event provided 38,006 Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families facing homelessness and food insecurity through partner ministries.
WABC Radio, including station owners John and Margo Catsimatidis, is spreading holiday cheer across New York City, delivering 10,000 turkeys to families in need through the Police Athletic League, the NYPD, the FDNY, and other community organizations.
Radio Ink's Black Friday introductory deal cuts a full year of print and digital access to $99: $40 off the standard rate and cheaper than print alone. The discount matters, but the real value is twelve months of intelligence in a business where missing one signal can cost you.
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia has appointed Paul Kelly as the new morning host for 102.9 WMGK, beginning December 1. Kelly replaces Matt Cord, who will move to middays at 93.3 WMMR, filling the daypart left behind following the passing of Pierre Robert.
Former CBS Sports Radio host Damon Amendolara has signed a contract extension with SiriusXM that will keep him on Chris Russo's Mad Dog Sports Radio and NFL Radio, continuing his run on the national satellite platform.
The International Student Broadcasting Championship has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, recognizing outstanding achievement, creativity, and technical excellence among global student broadcasters, podcasters, and digital content creators.
