Automakers Spent $26.73M Lobbying Against AM Radio in 2024
As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act roars back to life in the 119th Congress, new lobbying disclosures reveal the full extent of automakers' 2024 financial efforts to oppose the inclusion of AM radio in vehicles as a mandated safety feature.
Hampton Roads’ Mike Arlo Tells Tales of 50 Years Behind the Mic
For half a century, Mike Arlo has been a familiar and beloved voice on Hampton Roads radio. As he marks 50 years on-air, Radio Ink caught up with Arlo to reflect on his journey, the unforgettable moments, and the lessons learned along the way.
Hispanic Radio Stars: Medallas de Cortez Nominations Now Open
The 2025 Medallas de Cortez award nominations are now open. The highly coveted awards will be presented at the 16th Hispanic Radio Conference, June 11-12 in Houston. Now is the opportunity for YOU to nominate the shining stars in the Hispanic radio industry.
Chiefs, Eagles, and Kendrick To Make For A Super Radio Sunday
With Super Bowl LIX set to kick off on Sunday, radio is ramping up its coverage with an extensive lineup of play-by-play, interviews, and exclusive content across companies from Radio Row to the official broadcast booth.
Blast From The Past: Rick Parrish; KNOR, 1967
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Rick Parrish at KNOR-AM in Norman, OK. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
FOX 5 Atlanta Launches 24/7 Radio Simulcast With HOT 107.9
Urban One Atlanta has paired with FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA-TV) to launch a 24-hour radio simulcast of its digital streaming content. The new channel, WHTA-HD2, piggybacks off the HOT 107.9 signal to deliver news, weather, sports, and lifestyle programming.
CPB Awards $1 Million to Expand Agricultural Public Radio Co-Op
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a $1 million grant to Harvest Public Media, expanding the collaborative journalism initiative's coverage from nine to 15 states over the next three years.
FCC Issues Warning To Radio After Blackburn Payola Complaint
Following payola accusations from Senator Marsha Blackburn, the FCC Enforcement Bureau has issued an Advisory reminding radio broadcasters that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.
WCCO Listeners Help Raise $427K to Fight Hunger in Minnesota
Audacy’s 830 WCCO in Minneapolis raised more than $427,000 during its 16th annual End Hunger Together radiothon, benefiting Second Harvest Heartland. The twelve-hour event pushed the station’s all-time fundraising efforts to over $4.5 million.
Kelly Trask Has A Vision For Local Radio
In the February issue of Radio Ink Magazine, the spotlight is on Kelly Trask, co-founder of Southern Indiana Radio Network and BK Media Solutions. Kelly’s story is one of resilience and innovation, showcasing her dedication to local radio.
Bobby G Returns to Middays on 92.3 KRST in Albuquerque
After a few years away, Bobby Gutierrez, known on-air as Bobby G, is returning to middays on Cumulus Media Albuquerque's 92.3 KRST. Bobby G previously hosted that time slot from 2017 to 2022 before stepping away from radio to pursue another opportunity.
Andy Denemark Takes Relations Roost With BruteHawke
In January, Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR first shared that European audio branding company PURE Jingles chose Andy Denemark for a US-focused role, serving as its domestic Branding Consultant. Now the United Stations veteran has a second new role.
Darryl Huger Rejoins South Carolina Public Radio As News Director
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio has appointed veteran journalist Darryl Huger as its News Director. With more than 30 years of experience in broadcast news and communications, Huger will oversee SCETV’s radio, television, and online news operations.
Triton Digital and Optable Partner to Improve Audio Ad Targeting
Triton Digital has partnered with identity management platform Optable, focusing on allowing premium audio publishers to better manage, control, and safeguard their first-party identity data.
Rogan Is Top Pod In Q4 2024 as Conservative Shows Grow
Edison Research has released its quarterly list of the Top 50 Podcasts in the US based on audience reach collected via Edison's Podcast Metrics. The Q4 2024 rankings reflect listening based on data from 5,163 weekly podcast consumers aged 13 and older.
Judge Sides with Spotify in Lawsuit Over Songwriter Royalties
Spotify's incorporation of audiobooks into its subscription plans appears to have an extra financial benefit for the streamer as a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the music publishing industry over bundling tactics that allowed for decreased royalty rates.