Audio’s ‘Mid-fluencers’ Prove Trust Beats Fame
Smart radio operators have known it doesn't have to be the biggest name on the dial, just the one the audience trusts. Now podcasts are discovering that mid-sized, expert-led shows convert for advertisers at lower costs than celebrity programs, much like local hosts.
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The NAB’s Canadian Cousin Joins Worldwide In-Car Radio Fight
Canada's national broadcast association is the latest to join a global coalition that now counts more than 40 members representing over 10,000 stations, fighting for radio's place in the dashboard as car screens grow more digital and turn toward subscription media.
NAB Answers Gomez: We’ll Protect Local Stations
A commissioner asked for a louder defense of local stations, and broadcasting's top trade group has answered. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said the association will keep working with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez and all policymakers on broadcasters' First Amendment protections.
‘Chachi Loves Everybody’ Welcomes Mason, Santrella
Persistence, mentors, and learning by doing run through two new conversations on Chachi Loves Everybody. Former CBS Radio President and CEO Dan Mason and Salem Media CEO Dave Santrella both trace their paths from early radio dreams to the C-Suite.
The Map To Radio’s Rising Stars Returns For 2027: Nominate Now
For radio’s future, the time is now. Somewhere in your building is a young talent, programmer, seller, or digital creator whose results are already outpacing their years, and Radio Ink’s 2027 “30 And Under Superstars” list is the place to put their name forward.
8 Advertiser Myths About AM/FM Meet Real Radio Data
Advertisers are working from an outdated picture of radio. A side-by-side of what brands believe about AM/FM and what Nielsen, Edison Research, and LeadsRx data show finds big gaps on reach, audience share, in-car listening, and return on investment, with the perception coming up short each time.
Smart Speaker Growth Flattens as Apple and AI Push Ahead
Smart speakers gave radio a foothold in the home, and a new forecast says that foothold is holding steady rather than expanding. Apple and more capable AI could shift where listeners tune in next, with connected TVs already gaining ground for AM/FM streaming.
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Follow The Yellow Brick Road
(Mike McVay) If you consider yourself a part of the creator community, you likely pay attention to what’s happening around you, what’s said within earshot, what’s trending and creating talk, and think constantly about what interests your audience. You look to continually learn.
From Peanuts to Programmatic: Behind a Virginia Brand’s Big Play
A roadside diner in rural Virginia grew into a national peanut brand, and its story carries a lesson for every local media seller. Stop sizing up a business by its building, and start asking its owner how big the ambition really runs.
Buffalo AM Trades Conservative Talk for Classic Country
Buddy Shula has another flip in store for his Niagara Falls AM signal. After launching conservative talk on the Fourth of July last year, the Radio One Buffalo owner is moving to country, betting on hits he says listeners cannot find anywhere else in the market.
NRB Honors WMCA, Moody Radio, WMPC for 2027
Christian radio is well represented in the NRB's 2027 honors, from a station of the year to two stations marking 100-year milestones. The association announced its Special Service and Media Award recipients, to be honored at a February gala near the nation's capital.
Eastlan Adds Jay Kelly, Tommy Ehrman to Support Team
One of Eastlan Ratings' newest support hires started in radio as a part-time janitor at a Modesto, California, station. Tommy Ehrman and Jay Kelly, a former major-market programmer, now help train and support clients as the company grows into more markets in 2027.
CRISTA Media Sets Seattle GM Change with McFarland
Spirit 105.3 (KCMS), KCIS 630, and Praise 106.5 (KWPZ) have a new leader in Ty McFarland. The Radio Ink Christian Radio Champion succeeds Rob White as General Manager for CRISTA Ministries' Seattle-area stations as White becomes VP of Sales.
iHeart Stays on Top of Triton’s September Podcast Ranker
Nothing moved at the top of Triton Digital's latest podcast rankings. The same three shows held their spots, iHeart Audience Network stayed far ahead of every rival in the sales network report, and a new Bomani Jones program arrived among the month's debuts.
Buzz Knight’s Takin’ A Walk Returns to Rock Hall Archives
A second batch of conversations is headed to Cleveland. Buzz Knight Media Productions has had new episodes of two music podcasts accepted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives, adding to a collection that began with Knight's first donation in 2024.
Stingray Brings Streaming Radio Apps to Ford and Lincoln
As terrestrial radio continues its battle on Capitol Hill to maintain reception in the dashboard. Stingray, the Canadian broadcaster now behind TuneIn, just planted a flag in Ford and Lincoln vehicles, with co-branded streaming radio apps joining select models.
