With the American Music Fairness Act having no hope of being passed in the current session of Congress, the musicFIRST Coalition and the Future of Music Coalition have again taken their pleas to impose additional fees on radio broadcasters to the FCC. [read more]
As radio fights for its share of the proverbial ad revenue pie, Hispanic Radio Conference attendees got a peek behind the agency curtain with a panel of network experts offering a deep dive into the evolving dynamics between agency advertisers and the radio industry. [read more]
You only have hours left to nominate Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it! [read more]
After a troubled start to the year with Nasdaq, Urban One has announced it is back in compliance with the stock market's listing rules. The broadcast group received a letter on June 10 reaffirming its status following SEC filings on June 7. [read more]
(By Pat Bryson) I’m thinking of Les Boyle again. He recounted a story about having spent two weeks trying to place thousands of dollars’ worth of radio advertising. When he called the stations, he was greeted by voicemail. [read more]
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) If they do, they have a greater chance of getting results. If they don’t, there’s a simple technique I use to bring a sense of reality to the script. Simple. My writing process varies, but it’s often a variation of the following steps: [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Motivation is a big factor in sales, and it should be simple. But is it? If you're in sales and honest with yourself, you know that self-excuses are everywhere. All sellers have rationalizations that follow them around like a bad cold if they allow it. [read more]
Entravision Communications has announced the sale of its digital advertising representation business to Aleph Group, following the shutdown of Meta’s Authorized Sales Partner program. The $16.4 million deal should close within two weeks. [read more]
Norsan Media, one of the Southeast's largest radio broadcasting companies superserving Latino audiences, is moving forward with a deal that brings it to a second — and larger — market in the ever-growing Sunshine State. [read more]
Superadio and Miles Ahead Broadcasting LLC have entered into a distribution and advertising sales agreement to introduce the first syndicated show in the US to feature Afrobeats. AfroZons, hosted by Sheila O, originates from Power 92 in Chicago. [read more]
Beloved Chicago radio personality Paul Brian passed away on June 11 at age 73 after a brief illness. Brian hosted Drive Chicago on WLS-AM every Saturday morning for more than twenty years, avoiding mechanical advice to focus on automotive history and culture. [read more]
Since September, the FCC has taken an extremely active role in radio, with rulings on AI, EEO, ownership caps, FM geotargeting, and the very definition of localism. Now the FCC's newest Commissioner, Anna Gomez, talks with Radio Ink as we celebrate Hispanic radio. [read more]
Zeno Media has entered into an exclusive partnership with minority-owned broadcast group Lazer Media for radio streaming and adtech. This includes a new Lazer mobile app and live and on-demand content offerings via Zeno.FM and Zenoradio. [read more]
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Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes has released a pair of new episodes of Chachi LovesEverybody, featuring iHeartMedia President of Multi-Cultural Business and Development Tony Coles and Quu CEO Steve Newberry. [read more]
As Spotify still significantly trails behind other digital platforms from Alphabet and Meta in ad revenue, it is introducing Creative Lab - its first in-house creative agency designed to assist brands in crafting customized marketing campaigns. [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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With the American Music Fairness Act having no hope of being passed in the current session of Congress, the musicFIRST Coalition and the Future of Music Coalition have again taken their pleas to impose additional fees on radio broadcasters to the FCC.
As radio fights for its share of the proverbial ad revenue pie, Hispanic Radio Conference attendees got a peek behind the agency curtain with a panel of network experts offering a deep dive into the evolving dynamics between agency advertisers and the radio industry.
You only have hours left to nominate Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Radio 2024. This prestigious list celebrates the most talented and influential program directors in the industry. Think your PD has what it takes to make the cut? Now’s the time to prove it!
After a troubled start to the year with Nasdaq, Urban One has announced it is back in compliance with the stock market's listing rules. The broadcast group received a letter on June 10 reaffirming its status following SEC filings on June 7.
(By Pat Bryson) I’m thinking of Les Boyle again. He recounted a story about having spent two weeks trying to place thousands of dollars’ worth of radio advertising. When he called the stations, he was greeted by voicemail.
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) If they do, they have a greater chance of getting results. If they don’t, there’s a simple technique I use to bring a sense of reality to the script. Simple. My writing process varies, but it’s often a variation of the following steps:
(By Loyd Ford) Motivation is a big factor in sales, and it should be simple. But is it? If you're in sales and honest with yourself, you know that self-excuses are everywhere. All sellers have rationalizations that follow them around like a bad cold if they allow it.
Entravision Communications has announced the sale of its digital advertising representation business to Aleph Group, following the shutdown of Meta’s Authorized Sales Partner program. The $16.4 million deal should close within two weeks.
Norsan Media, one of the Southeast's largest radio broadcasting companies superserving Latino audiences, is moving forward with a deal that brings it to a second — and larger — market in the ever-growing Sunshine State.
Superadio and Miles Ahead Broadcasting LLC have entered into a distribution and advertising sales agreement to introduce the first syndicated show in the US to feature Afrobeats. AfroZons, hosted by Sheila O, originates from Power 92 in Chicago.
Beloved Chicago radio personality Paul Brian passed away on June 11 at age 73 after a brief illness. Brian hosted Drive Chicago on WLS-AM every Saturday morning for more than twenty years, avoiding mechanical advice to focus on automotive history and culture.
Since September, the FCC has taken an extremely active role in radio, with rulings on AI, EEO, ownership caps, FM geotargeting, and the very definition of localism. Now the FCC's newest Commissioner, Anna Gomez, talks with Radio Ink as we celebrate Hispanic radio.
Zeno Media has entered into an exclusive partnership with minority-owned broadcast group Lazer Media for radio streaming and adtech. This includes a new Lazer mobile app and live and on-demand content offerings via Zeno.FM and Zenoradio.
Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes has released a pair of new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring iHeartMedia President of Multi-Cultural Business and Development Tony Coles and Quu CEO Steve Newberry.
As Spotify still significantly trails behind other digital platforms from Alphabet and Meta in ad revenue, it is introducing Creative Lab - its first in-house creative agency designed to assist brands in crafting customized marketing campaigns.
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 
