After 40 Years and for the First Time, WKRP Returns to Cincinnati
The most famous fictional call letters in radio history are finally home — for real. In this exclusive conversation with Radio Ink, Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann tell us exactly what they have planned for WKRP the Oasis as the station goes live in Cincinnati.
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Missouri Broadcaster to FCC: Scrap Caps to Save Local Radio
John Zimmer built a case that helped kill the FCC's TV Top-Four Prohibition in federal court last year. Now, the Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri President wants the Commission to go further and scrap local radio ownership caps altogether for the 2022 Quadrennial Review.
NYC Newsman Lee Harris Joins WABC for Global Network Push
Lee Harris spent 30 years as the morning newscaster New York listeners trusted at 1010 WINS, a run that ended with his 2024 induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Now the veteran news executive is stepping into the biggest role of his career.
‘Ken & Kitty’ Ready for Season Five with a Brand-New Studio
(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify.
The True Value Of Relationship-Building Skills
(Loyd Ford) Relationship-building is no longer a soft skill for today's radio sellers; it is a strategic advantage. The most effective sellers are not simply “naturals.” They are intentional students of people, communication, and trust. They practice, fail, adjust, and improve.
A Local Content Realization
(Steve Allan) A recent “Sounds Profitable” newsletter from Tom Webster was about, as he says, his 860 thoughts on the rumors of a potential SiriusXM/iHeartMedia merger. It’s a long piece but well worth your time. (Spoiler: he does not have 860 thoughts on this.)
Connoisseur’s WZSR Mobilizes Fox River Flood Response
When severe storms brought flooding to communities around Chicagoland’s Fox River, Connoisseur Media’s Star 105.5 (WZSR) partnered with local township officials to coordinate a rapid volunteer response, assisting residents whose homes were threatened.
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NAB Opens Nominations for 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
The NAB has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards until May 31, with winners again recognized at a special dinner gala at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on October 20, ahead of the NAB Show New York on October 21 and 22.
Beasley Media Puts Mental Health Front and Center For May
Beasley Media Group is dedicating May to mental health awareness, activating its Community of Caring initiative with new messages on and off-air that the broadcaster says will "support listeners and spark meaningful conversations around mental well-being."
Texas Two-Step: Urban One Grows In Dallas With Double Deal
Urban One is simultaneously growing and streamlining its Dallas presence, acquiring two stations while handing off a third to a Spanish-language Christian broadcast ministry seeking a new flagship among the market's massive Hispanic audience.
A New Trust Puts Milwaukee’s Black Media in Community Hands
The Milwaukee Courier and 101.7 The Truth (WGKB) have partnered to form the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a community ownership structure ensuring that both historic Black media institutions remain independent and in service of Milwaukee’s Black community.
Taylor Takes Afternoons at Hampton Roads’ Fox
Dave Taylor, who has spent more than two decades with Saga Communications Hampton Roads, is moving from evenings to afternoons on 106.9 The Fox (WAFX). Taylor has held roles both on and off the air, including Promotions Director and Morning Show Producer.
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon to EVP, Strategy and Growth
DMR/Interactive has named Tony Bannon EVP of Strategy and Growth. Bannon joined DMR/Interactive in December 2019 as VP of Marketing Strategy, helping shape the company’s strategy during media consumption habits caused by the COVID pandemic.
Libsyn Drops the Velvet Rope on Video Podcasting
Podcast hosting platform Libsyn has opened video publishing to its entire creator base with no waitlist or tier restrictions. All Libsyn creators can publish, distribute, and monetize both audio and video content, including Spotify and YouTube, from a single platform.
Nielsen Adds Podcast Planning Data Through Triton Digital
Nielsen and Triton Digital have announced a collaboration to integrate Triton Digital's Podcast Metrics Demos+ into Nielsen Media Impact, the company's cross-media planning tool, giving advertisers a more direct line to podcast audience data next to other channels.
Dan Bongino Returns to Top Three in March Podcasts Ranker
Less than two months after returning to the airwaves, Dan Bongino is already pulling top-three numbers. Triton Digital's March 2026 US Podcast Ranker placed The Dan Bongino Show at number three nationally based on downloads, even as iHeart still leads the list.
