Mental Health Awareness Month: Radio’s Conversation Continues
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Radio Ink brought together three experts with roots in mental health and the broadcast industry for our May issue, covering the hard questions in radio. What they had to say went well beyond what fit on the page.
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Liberman Nabs ‘Nueva’ Leadership Role In Hispanic Radio
It was announced earlier this month that Nueva Network founder and CEO Jose Villafañe would step down from the company. Now, a familiar name is moving in. Jeffery Liberman has been given a top leadership role across both Nueva Network and North Atlantic Media.
NAB to FCC: Help Radio Against ‘Fierce and Formidable’ Big Tech
The NAB has entered the FCC's ongoing competition proceeding with a data-heavy argument for structural reform. In formal comments, the group frames current local radio ownership caps as incompatible with a marketplace now ruled by unregulated Big Tech.
Connoisseur’s Warshaw Uses Spotify to Push FCC on Ownership
A major streaming platform's latest AI feature is doing double duty as regulatory ammunition for Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw, who is seeking to get radio's ownership caps deregulated in the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Review proceeding.
The Longest Summer
(Mike McVay) We're at the beginning of one of the longest unofficial summers ever. Stretching from May 25 to September 7, this year delivers the earliest and latest possible dates for both Memorial Day and Labor Day. 106 calendar days. Fifteen weeks.
If You Think Radio Has It Bad, Look Around
(John Shomby) Spend five minutes in any radio conversation these days, and you’ll hear about cutbacks, consolidation, fewer opportunities, and a lot of second-guessing from the top down. To be fair, none of that is wrong. But here’s what’s been on my mind lately...
Every Room at Hispanic Radio Conference Has a Decision-Maker
Here's the truth. Deals get done at Hispanic Radio Conference. Hires get made here. Lessons get learned directly from the people at the top. If your competitor is in Phoenix next week and you decide to stay home, you'll feel it, one way or another.
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FTC Hits Cox Media Group Over Phantom AI Ad Tech
Businesses paid for an AI-powered ad service that Cox Media Group claimed would target consumers based on smart device conversations. The FTC is now saying that technology never existed, and the broadcaster could have to pay up to the tune of nearly $1 million.
AM Act Folded Into Larger Transportation Bill, Widening Vote Path
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act appears to have found its vehicle to a vote. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has included the legislation in its surface transportation reauthorization package, giving the bill a long-awaited legislative path.
New Jersey’s Thunder Rolls In $231K During St. Jude Radiothon
Press Communications' Thunder 106 (WKMK/WTHJ) along the Jersey Shore wrapped its 14th annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, raising $231,311 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and pediatric cancer care in the Garden State.
An iHeart Ohio Market President To Close Out Career
Thirty-nine years ago, Margie Tasseff walked into a radio station as an Account Executive. She leaves as the Market President of two iHeartMedia clusters in Ohio, retiring June 1.
‘Falen & Colt’ To Follow Dave Ryan In Mornings At KDWB
Falen Bonsett is back doing mornings in Minneapolis, and she's bringing her afternoon drive partner with her. iHeartMedia Minneapolis' Hot AC 101.3 KDWB announced Falen & Colt will move to the AM, with Bonsett and Colt Parkey serving as the successors to Dave Ryan.
Titans Radio Revamps Booth for Farewell Season at Nissan
The Tennessee Titans have revealed the 2026 Titans Radio broadcast lineup, which includes notable figures from the team’s past and present, with Tennessee native and longtime Steelers offensive lineman Ramon Foster serving as a color analyst alongside play-by-play voice of the Titans, Taylor Zarzour.
Triton’s Q1 Ranker Senses Podcasting’s Habits Are Changing
Comedy, News, and Society & Culture held their ground at the top of the podcast rankings to open 2026, but there's more climbing beneath them. Triton Digital's Q1 2026 US Podcast Ranker shows two particular genres not in the top three posting the strongest reach growth.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Gets the Green Flag for More Years
Two decades in, SiriusXM and NASCAR are staying together. The partners have renewed their multi-year broadcasting agreement, keeping live Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series coverage on satellite radio for fans across North America.
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.
