Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati
Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become...
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OUT MONDAY: Radio’s Bilingual Boom Takes Over Radio Ink
In this month's Radio Ink Magazine, how Edgar "Shoboy" Sotelo built a coast-to-coast bilingual movement, the 2026 Medallas de Cortez finalists, the mental health toll of radio's vanishing manager role, and the World Cup revenue opportunity radio can't afford to miss.
Radio Nails ROI for Home Improvement Brands that Digital Can’t
Home Depot and Lowe's didn't become top national radio advertisers by accident. New research and analysis from Audacy makes the case for why the home improvement category and radio are a natural fit and why digital channels aren't keeping up.
Wisdom of the 5AM Club
(Randy Lane) Jeff Bezos is the latest high-profile believer in The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life. The core philosophy of the book and podcast is to use the early, undisturbed hours to cultivate personal growth, leading to long-term success and elite performance.
Blast from the Past: KYW, Philadelphia
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past features KYW in Philadelphia at its former Independence Mall East studios, circa the 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured in Radio Ink.
Beasley Media and MBBA Bring Change to Detroit Airwaves
Beasley Media Group has partnered with Michigan Black Business Alliance, bringing the non-profit’s mission of advocating for meaningful policy, closing the racial wealth gap, and elevating Southeast Michigan’s Black-owned businesses to its three Detroit stations.
Forgy Draws the Line: Saga Is Customer-First, Not Digital-First
After a more subdued Q4 2025 earnings call following his return from medical leave, Saga CEO Chris Forgy was fired up and firing back at his "broadcast brethren," using the company's Q1 report to position Saga's strategy against the grain of industry trends.
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Shaky World, Steady Hand: How Top Hispanic Radio GMs Lead
Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.
Edison: 13-34s Lead All Age Groups in Daily Audio Time
Young Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time.
Women To Watch: Lauren Green; iHeartMedia Atlanta
(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales.
Saints Owner Gayle Benson Earns NABLF’s Top Honor
Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume.
Ellen Tailor Returns to Seattle’s Wolf for New Morning Show
Audacy Seattle's 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) is moving on after the end of The Morning Wolfpack with Ellen & Aaron, welcoming back former Wolf air-talent Ellen Tailor alongside Cascade Country host and touring musician Aaron Crawford.
Kimberly Adams Succeeds Brancaccio at APM’s ‘Marketplace’
American Public Media has named Kimberly Adams the next host of its flagship weekday program, Marketplace Morning Report, with Adams stepping into the role on June 8. Adams currently serves as Senior Washington Correspondent for the show.
iHeartMedia Maps New Partnership To Give Audio More Car Time
In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update.
Zeno Media Extends WKU Student Radio’s Digital Reach
Western Kentucky University's student radio station is expanding its digital footprint with Zeno Media. The deal extends the reach of Revolution 91.7 (WWHR) across mobile, web, and connected devices beyond its South Central Kentucky broadcast footprint.
NextKast Aligns With Optimized Media Group for Installs
NextKast has a new implementation partner. The radio automation and music scheduling platform has teamed up with broadcast consulting and engineering firm Optimized Media Group to offer broadcasters turnkey installation, configuration, and deployment services.
