An FCC report on last October's national EAS test has great news for radio - especially as broadcasters cite the EAS as the key reason to require auto manufacturers to carry AM radio in cars for public safety. [read more]
Eleven months to the day the AM For Every Vehicle Act was sent to the Senate floor by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the US House version of the Act was expected to also become eligible for a vote, but another bill has blocked the way. [read more]
As Americans seek out the most accurate news in an era of increasing disinformation and malinformation, new research is revealing traditional radio is considered the most trustworthy mass medium - to the tune of almost three times the trust of social media. [read more]
Mega Philadelphia LLC CEO Michael Sciore announced the Hispanic-focused broadcaster has officially exited its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company fulfilled all creditor payments around Mega 105.7 (WEMG-AM) and its two FM translators. [read more]
Following a staff vote of no-confidence in outgoing CEO Matt Moog, Chicago Public Media has appointed former Vox Media publisher Melissa Bell as its new CEO. She will begin her role on September 3, after being selected through a national search. [read more]
In our June issue of Radio Ink magazine, we ask our Medallas de Cortez management finalists about their keys to leadership and how they overcome the industry's largest struggles when it comes to broadcasting to the industry’s fastest-growing demographic. [read more]
Who is the best National Sales Manager? What Sales Manager has inspired your team? Is there a Digital Sales Specialist who is opening doors to new business at your station? In other words, who are the best of the best in 2024? [read more]
Syndicated radio talent Bryan “B-Dub” Washington wrapped up his second annual Longest Ride fundraiser, raising more than $16,500 for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides free housing for military families during hospital stays. [read more]
St. Louis' longest-running all-sports radio station, KFNS-AM, is cutting all local programming starting July 1. The station will now only carry network content from Fox Sports Radio while station owner Dave Zobrist tries to find a buyer for the AM. [read more]
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T is taking his Houston radio show, The Hall of Fame, to national ESPN Radio. Booker T and his co-host Brad Gilmore will go live on June 29 at 10p ET for coverage of UFC 303. [read more]
Former WEEI PD Joe Zarbano has joined strategic communications firm Regan Communications Group as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Zarbano joins RCG after a stint in sponsorship marketing at Encore Boston Harbor. [read more]
Jim Kell, one of Birmingham radio's "Good Guys" in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86 on June 26. Known as Jim K and "JK the DJ" on WSGN, Kell would go on to have a career in Alabama radio management and sales that spanned more than 50 years. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Tom Kent at WLS-AM in Chicago on St. Patrick's Day 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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Hispanic Broadcasting Inc.'s Patriot Talk (KYST-AM) in Houston is the first to launch Radio.Cloud's cloud-native automation and programming model. This allows the Conservative talk station to fully operate from its transmitter site. [read more]
YouTube is reportedly in talks with major record labels such as Sony, Warner, and UMG to use label content to train AI song generators, set to be introduced later this year. The platform is exploring how to expand beyond its initial AI tool, "Dream Track." [read more]
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An FCC report on last October's national EAS test has great news for radio - especially as broadcasters cite the EAS as the key reason to require auto manufacturers to carry AM radio in cars for public safety.
Eleven months to the day the AM For Every Vehicle Act was sent to the Senate floor by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the US House version of the Act was expected to also become eligible for a vote, but another bill has blocked the way.
As Americans seek out the most accurate news in an era of increasing disinformation and malinformation, new research is revealing traditional radio is considered the most trustworthy mass medium - to the tune of almost three times the trust of social media.
Mega Philadelphia LLC CEO Michael Sciore announced the Hispanic-focused broadcaster has officially exited its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company fulfilled all creditor payments around Mega 105.7 (WEMG-AM) and its two FM translators.
Following a staff vote of no-confidence in outgoing CEO Matt Moog, Chicago Public Media has appointed former Vox Media publisher Melissa Bell as its new CEO. She will begin her role on September 3, after being selected through a national search.
In our June issue of Radio Ink magazine, we ask our Medallas de Cortez management finalists about their keys to leadership and how they overcome the industry's largest struggles when it comes to broadcasting to the industry’s fastest-growing demographic.
Who is the best National Sales Manager? What Sales Manager has inspired your team? Is there a Digital Sales Specialist who is opening doors to new business at your station? In other words, who are the best of the best in 2024?
Syndicated radio talent Bryan “B-Dub” Washington wrapped up his second annual Longest Ride fundraiser, raising more than $16,500 for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides free housing for military families during hospital stays.
St. Louis' longest-running all-sports radio station, KFNS-AM, is cutting all local programming starting July 1. The station will now only carry network content from Fox Sports Radio while station owner Dave Zobrist tries to find a buyer for the AM.
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T is taking his Houston radio show, The Hall of Fame, to national ESPN Radio. Booker T and his co-host Brad Gilmore will go live on June 29 at 10p ET for coverage of UFC 303.
Former WEEI PD Joe Zarbano has joined strategic communications firm Regan Communications Group as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Zarbano joins RCG after a stint in sponsorship marketing at Encore Boston Harbor.
Jim Kell, one of Birmingham radio's "Good Guys" in the 1960s, passed away at the age of 86 on June 26. Known as Jim K and "JK the DJ" on WSGN, Kell would go on to have a career in Alabama radio management and sales that spanned more than 50 years.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Tom Kent at WLS-AM in Chicago on St. Patrick's Day 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
Hispanic Broadcasting Inc.'s Patriot Talk (KYST-AM) in Houston is the first to launch Radio.Cloud's cloud-native automation and programming model. This allows the Conservative talk station to fully operate from its transmitter site.
YouTube is reportedly in talks with major record labels such as Sony, Warner, and UMG to use label content to train AI song generators, set to be introduced later this year. The platform is exploring how to expand beyond its initial AI tool, "Dream Track."
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 
