Audacy Restructure Ends FCC Grandfathering, Forces Divestment
As Audacy seeks the Federal Communications Commission's approval to exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the broadcaster will be doing so with at least one fewer station. The broadcaster will be forced to divest a South Carolina station due to the restructuring.
Binnie Media’s Maine Goal: Raise Money For Kids In Need
Binnie Media's 19th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon brought in an impressive sum for the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. From March 14 to 16, Portland's 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf helped raise $455,226 in donations.
Radio’s Top Advertisers Look Familiar As Spring Brings Old Friends
Progressive Insurance continued its relentless domination of the national radio advertising market in a week that saw three familiar names return to the top five. Media Monitors data saw NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service drop off the list, following the Oscars.
SBS Clinches Millions In Settlement Over Failed VOZ Media Deal
Spanish Broadcasting System has secured a multimillion-dollar settlement with VOZ Media, stemming from VOZ's failure to finalize its $64 million acquisition of the SBS Mega TV division. SBS initiated legal action against Orlando Salazar and his company in October.
5 Ways To Be The Best Seller In Your Market
(By Pat Bryson) If you're a radio salesperson, you know there are lots of us out there. When you call on a new or existing client, you may have been the fifth or sixth sales representative in their door that day. With all this competition vying for a businessperson’s time, how do we stand out?
Become An Advertiser’s Asset: 11 Keys To Active Listening
(By Loyd Ford) We all know what it’s like to be left out. What’s that feeling? Fear. You’ve probably heard some sales managers say, “In every sales call, someone will be sold. Them or you.” But this leaves out the most important part.
The Clients’ Bill of Rights
(By Rick Fink) Most of the people reading this are in one way or another part of the process of selling advertising. Because your clients are spending money with you, they deserve the utmost attention from you. Your clients have a right to expect the following:
Washington Broadcasters Find Radio’s Value At The State Level
Radio still holds great sway on a local level, according to a recent SmithGeiger study commissioned by the Washington State Association of Broadcasters. The survey of Washington state residents highlights the enduring trustworthiness of AM/FM.
Less Than 48 Hours To Nominate Radio’s Most Influential Women
Since its inception in 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has served as a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the radio industry. Join us in celebrating MIW's 25th anniversary.
North Carolina AM Station Knocked Off Air After Transmitter Blaze
After the destruction of an Oklahoma tower site for copper and the alleged theft of an Alabama AM's tower, a North Carolina AM station is the latest to have a calamity affect its transmitter in 2024, with a Saturday evening fire roaring through its building.
KLOS Afternoon Icon Geno Michelini Dead At 77
Los Angeles radio is mourning the loss of Theodore Eugene Dunmire, best known on-air as Geno Michelini, who passed away on March 2. Michelini was a key part of KLOS's history, known for his catchphrase "How Ya Doin?" and his "Bang The Drum" weekend kickoff.
Vinny Marino To Program For Pamal’s Vermont Operations
Pamal Broadcasting has announced the appointment of Vinny Marino as the Operations Manager and Program Director for its Catamount cluster in Vermont. Marino, the former Program Director at WXKC in Erie, PA, has programmed in New York City and Chicago.
Austin Radio Staple David Anderson Dies Following Cancer Battle
Longtime Austin radio personality David Anderson passed away last Tuesday at 73 due to cancer. Anderson's career spanned more than four decades in Texas broadcasting. He is also being remembered for his volunteer work and deep commitment to philanthropy.
TM Studios Brings Classic WLS Jingle Back To Chicago
One of radio's most memorable sonic logos of all time has new life. TM Studios unveiled a new jingle package for Cumulus Media's 94.7 WLS-AM, revitalizing the Chicagoland station's iconic 5-note melody first recorded in the 1960s and heard in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Westwood One Brings March Madness To SiriusXM
With Selection Sunday days away, SiriusXM has readied its roster for 2024 NCAA March Madness, featuring live play-by-play broadcasts of the entire NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and key games of the Women's Basketball Championship.
Audacy Streams Get Personal For Super Hi-Fi’s HLS+ Debut
Song skipping and hyper-personalized content delivery are coming to Audacy’s live broadcast streams, by way of Super Hi-Fi. The AI-centric radio management company has announced the launch of HLS+, a new streaming technology specifically for radio.