Lara Leaves TelevisaUnivision Amid US Audio Revamp
TelevisaUnivision's new CEO Daniel Alegre has announced a major organizational restructuring. Central to these changes is the departure of Jesús Lara, Head of Local in the US, and the reassignment of US audio and local programming leadership.
KNCE Brings in $43,000 for Crisis Services in New Mexico
True Taos Radio 93.5 (KNCE) raised a record-breaking $43,000 during their third annual radio fundraiser for DreamTree Project. The event supported DreamTree’s efforts to provide shelter, food, and services for individuals in crisis in northern New Mexico.
Cooke, Zeiders Among CRS 2025 New Faces Show Nominees
Country Radio Broadcasters has opened voting for the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2025. The annual show highlights five emerging artists on Country Radio. Among this year's nominees are Warren Zeiders, Ashley Cooke, and Drew Baldridge.
Politician Pleads No Contest To Disabling Wyoming Public Radio
Former Laramie City Council candidate Paul Montoya has avoided a felony conviction around allegations that he disabled Wyoming Public Radio’s transmitters in late 2022 while serving as the station’s director of engineering and host of Wyoming Sounds.
Giving Tuesday Spotlight: Mentoring & Inspiring Women In Radio
It's Giving Tuesday and Radio Ink is spotlighting non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the radio community. Today, we talk about Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio with MIW Board President Ruth Preslaff.
From Wagons to Tractors: Where Is Radio’s Evolution?
(By Mike McVay) In a recent episode of Yellowstone, Summer Higgins (played by Piper Perabo) tells ranch hand Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) that in another few decades what Rip does for a living will be extinct. Sound familiar? Radio should take his response to heart.
The Other Side of Downsizing
(By John Shomby) We have all hashed and re-hashed the issues with industry cutbacks mostly from the receiving end - the employee side. How about those who have to deliver the bad news? And what happens after the dust settles?
Need Innovation? Try Adding Safety
(By Buzz Knight) Like many, I’m counting down to CES 2025, and with that comes my yearly observation that every industry - including radio - needs to inspire those in their organization to innovate. But how does this happen if it hasn’t happened before?
For Radio Brands Expanding On-Demand, YouTube Is A Must
For radio brands set on expanding their on-demand footprint, YouTube can no longer be denied. The video platform has cemented its position as the most popular podcast platform in the US, per the Fall 2024 Podcast Download by Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights.
Portland Morning Duo Erases Millions in Medical Debt for Families
In a holiday tradition, Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has again relieved the medical bills of thousands of listeners. Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff raised $4.6 million in funds to clear medical debt for 3,345 in the Pacific Northwest.
Steve Honeycomb Steps Down as iHeartMedia Area President
iHeartMedia Hartford and New Haven Area President Steve Honeycomb will retire at the end of 2024. In 2000, he moved to iHeart as National Sales Manager and advanced to Director of Sales in Hartford, eventually being named Market President in 2008.
Collab Brings Aspen Daily News’ Lucy Peterson to Public Radio
Aspen Public Radio has deepened its partnership with the Aspen Daily News by welcoming reporter Lucy Peterson to contribute to its local newscasts. Peterson, who covers the city for the Aspen Daily News, will now provide brief updates for Aspen Public Radio newscasts.
Dan Markus Takes Over Middays on WRJN in Racine
Longtime Wisconsin radio personality Dan Markus joined Civic Media's WRJN in Racine to host Middays. Markus comes to the Oldies station from Cumulus Media where he served as Program Director at WOGB in Green Bay and hosted middays on Appleton's WVBO.
Magellan AI Achieves IAB Podcast Measurement Certification
Magellan AI has achieved certification from the IAB Tech Lab for podcast measurement compliance. The certification aligns Magellan AI with IAB’s Podcast Measurement Technical Guidelines 2.2, for metrics such as downloads, unique listeners, and ad delivery.
SiriusXM Debuts ‘Bespoke’ Offering in Tesla Cybertruck
For the first time, SiriusXM is now available in the Tesla Cybertruck, Model 3, and Model Y. The addition, which is labeled as a "bespoke streaming integration," mirrors the offerings included in SXM's 360L hybrid broadcast platform, as teased earlier this year.
TJ, Junk, and Bronson Sit In With ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Benztown has unveiled two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring Dave “Chachi” Denes in conversations with music executive David Junk, author Fred Bronson, and nationally syndicated radio personality TJ Taormina, host of The TJ Show.