Study: AI Can’t Program What Radio’s Listeners Actually Want
With radio still struggling over how much AI is too much AI, both on-air and behind the scenes, stations may be wise to heed a new 1,500-person study finding listeners prefer human-curated playlists over AI-generated ones nearly six to one.
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Edison: Every Podcast Frequency Measure Hits Record
230 million Americans have listened to a podcast. 167 million did it last month. 130 million do it every week. In fact, Edison Research says all three figures are all-time highs, and the medium still hasn't plateaued as radio seeks new opportunities in the digital frontier.
How Soon Is Too Soon To Cut A New Show?
(Randy Lane) How long is best to give a new show before management pulls the plug? Traditionally, the answer was at least 18 months. This standard originated in the diary era. In 2026, many companies don't have that kind of patience, but that could be a big mistake.
Entravision Says Its AI On-Air Experiment Is Working in LA
Entravision is the latest in radio to take a stand in the industry's AI debate. The company says Al Aire y Sin Permiso, pairing host GeeGee Guzman with AI personality Coyotec on LA's José 97.5 (KLYY), has been a boon for drawing in younger Hispanic male listeners.
SCOTUS Rules FCC Penalties Require Jury to Collect
The US Supreme Court issued a landmark curtailing of FCC power today, ruling 8-1 that the Commission’s forfeiture process does not violate the Seventh Amendment, but in doing so, the Court made clear that FCC fines are far less binding than regulators have long implied.
Radio’s Top Women On-Air Share How to Build Your Team
As the old saying goes, nobody makes it alone. Behind every exceptional air talent is a structure holding them up. Radio Ink asked Radio’s Most Influential Women On-Air what their support systems look like and what advice they’d give about building one.
Hot Spots Heat Up NYC at the 35th Radio Mercury Awards
Radio peacocked its creative chops at the 35th annual Radio Mercury Awards on Wednesday night as iHeartMedia, Audacy, Milwaukee Media Group, and Zimmer Communications were all awarded alongside one of the great modern jingle earworms.
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Audio Answers Three Big Challenges for Small Business
With the economy remaining unstable, small businesses have to spend more carefully than ever, and new analysis from Audacy CMO Jenny Nelson suggests audio is where those dollars work hardest, addressing three separate advertiser challenges.
Who Are You Connecting? A Tale of Two Transformations
(Seth Resler) Two media companies recently announced transformations. Both are using the language of connection. But they're talking about two very different kinds of connection. This week, Hubbard Broadcasting unveiled a new brand identity: "Media That Connects."
Applications Open for MIW’s Women in Programming Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for its eighth annual Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, a year-long program connecting one rising female programming professional with personalized mentorship and career guidance.
Nicole Humphrey Joins Louisville Public Media as Dev VP
As of June 8, Louisville Public Media has a new lead fundraiser. Nicole Humphrey joins LPM as Vice President of Development. Humphrey comes from The Nature Conservancy, where she spent five years as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky.
John Kincade to Depart The Fanatic’s Morning Show This Summer
Sports radio host John Kincade will leave Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31, ending his run on the Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show. Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue hosting the weekday morning slot solo from 6a to 10a.
Washington State Broadcasters Association Finds Its New CEO
Washington State's broadcasting industry has a new advocate in chief. Jim Rose, former GM of Seattle's KING-TV and San Francisco's KRON-TV, has been named President and CEO of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters, succeeding Keith Shipman.
Conan, Trevor Noah, and More Head to Tubi Via SiriusXM
SiriusXM is bringing a slice of its video podcast catalog to the Fox Corporation's free, ad-supported streaming television service. The two companies have signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement, adding SiriusXM Podcast Network video content to Tubi.
Radio Summer School Is In Session With Keith Cunningham
Keith Cunningham, previously recognized as one of Radio Ink’s Best PDs, has launched Summer School, a 10-course, live online curriculum designed to toughen up teams ahead of fall ratings.
iHeartRadio Comes to LG Smart TVs Via LG Radio+
LG Electronics is bringing iHeartMedia's full catalog to its free, ad-supported audio streaming service. Through the deal, more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only stations, and iHeartMedia's podcast library will be available inside the LG Radio+ app.
