FCC’s Carr Eases Radio Fears Over Equal Time Enforcement
Following the FCC’s Equal Time Rule scrutiny of late-night TV, radio broadcasters feared a crackdown. However, at the Commission’s first Open Meeting press conference of 2026, the message for the AM/FM dial was clear: business as usual.
When Leaders Step Back, Teams Step Up
(John Shomby) “I won’t win it. It’ll be the players that win the game.” That was New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s response when asked if he could become the first person to win a Super Bowl with the same franchise as both a player and a head coach.
Media Mix Modeling for Radio Needs Reset, Says John Fix
Media mix modelers should reconsider radio as a new media channel and avoid constraining current radio ROI with historical performance benchmarks due to improvements in as-run delivery data, according to former Procter & Gamble media analyst John Fix.
Omaha Radio Shakeup as NRG Media Exits Market
NRG Media is exiting the Omaha market, selling its six-station portfolio in two separate transactions. Five stations will transfer to Usher Media while Nebraska Public Media acquires one station for conversion to noncommercial public radio.
Ernest Liebre To Be Honored with BFOA’s Lombardo Spirit Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named CAPTRUST Senior Vice President and Institutional Financial Advisor Ernest Liebre the recipient of the 2026 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Liebre has advised the organization on its investments for over 20 years.
Kevin LeGrett Exits iHeart To Join Beasley Media Group C-Suite
iHeartMedia executive Kevin LeGrett is stepping into the newly created Chief Business Officer role at Beasley Media Group. The now-former President of iHeart Sports will work with Chief Operating Officer Brian Beasley to unify the company’s revenue strategy.
Leaders in Focus: Tony Garcia, Now! Media
Nominations for Radio Ink's 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio close on Friday. As we look ahead, we're reconnecting with previous honorees to get their take on the industry's direction. Today, Now! Media CEO Tony Garcia weighs in on radio's evolution.
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Beasley Media Invokes Grace Period On $10.2M Debt Payment
Beasley Media Group has elected to use a 30-day grace period for interest payments totaling approximately $10.2 million that were due February 1, marking the latest development in the company's ongoing efforts to manage debt after its 2024 refinancing.
WWJ Radiothon Raises $276K to Protect Detroiters From Cold
Detroit listeners helped raise $276,774 during WWJ Newsradio 950’s 23rd Annual Winter Survival Radiothon, with the Audacy station supporting The Heat And Warmth Fund’s mission to assist Michigan residents struggling to pay utility bills during brutal winter cold.
Groundhog Day… All Over Again!
(Mike McVay) Coming from the 1993 movie starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell, Groundhog Day, is a reference to something repeating over and over, unchanged. Is radio stuck in its own Groundhog Day? And, if so, how do we get out?
Austin’s Zone Adds Texas Streamers ‘Bucky & BK’ to Afternoons
iHeartMedia Austin has added Bucky & BK to the weekday lineup on 1300 The Zone. Hosted by former University of Texas running backs coach Bucky Godbolt and broadcaster Brad Kellner, the program focuses on Texas football, UT athletics, and major sports headlines.
Griesbach Joins MaxxKonnect as Senior Engineer for Southeast
MaxxKonnect has named Steve Griesbach Senior Engineer for the Southeastern United States. Griesbach will support MaxxKonnect serviced stations while also assisting the company’s build team on projects nationwide.
Audacy Board Member Named CEO of New York Public Radio
As LaFontaine Oliver steps out of his leading role with New York Public Radio in favor of a newly created Executive Chair role, Christy Tanner has been appointed President and CEO of the organization, which includes WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, and New Jersey Public Radio.
Top Podcasts in America Q4 2025: What Changed and What Didn’t
America's podcast landscape remained stable in Q4 2025, with familiar names leading listenership, though beneath the surface, notable shifts revealed changing tastes, award-season momentum, and the challenge of breaking into an increasingly static top tier.
Benztown Launches AirReady AI Feature for Station Imaging
Benztown has launched AirReady, a new AI-based feature for its audio production libraries that allows radio stations to replace voices in imaging pieces with their own station voiceover or approved brand voices as part of day-to-day production workflows.
Radio Ink’s Coats Joins Jacobson To Put AM/FM’s 2026 ‘InFOCUS’
Looking for snow day listening? Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats is the featured guest on the first 2026 episode of the RBR+TVBR InFOCUS video podcast, hosted by Radio + Television Business Report Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, out now.
