Dodge CEO Floats Radio-Free Cars as AM Act Remains in Limbo
The CEO of a major American automaker publicly suggested cutting all radio from entry-level vehicles at the New York International Auto Show this past week, raising fresh alarms for broadcasters still waiting on Congress to act on saving the AM band, let alone FM.
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NABLF Vegas Mixer To Let Employers TAP Into New Hiring Pool
NABLF and NAB Pilot have teamed up to host their second mixer for this year’s Technology Apprentice Program on the Saturday of NAB Show 2026, connecting emerging broadcast talent to engineering and technology opportunities across the industry.
Borrell Details Radio Gains as All Other Legacy Media Slides
Something is working in radio that isn't working anywhere else in legacy media. Revenue is growing, and the answer, according to new analysis from Borrell Associates, comes down to a bet most stations are only beginning to make. Yet the good news comes with a warning.
There Is A Strong Next Chapter
(Lisa Fields) Change is one of those things nobody asks for, but it has a funny way of leading to something better. Even if it takes a minute to feel that way. Any kind of transition around layoffs is never easy, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of uncertainty and frustration.
Marketron Expands Traffic as a Service for Broadcasters
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources.
How To Be The One Seller Who Looks Deeper
(Loyd Ford) There’s a quiet truth in radio that too many sellers ignore: The most valuable accounts are often the ones no one is calling on. Competition crowds obvious categories like auto, furniture, and healthcare. Real opportunity lives in the unassigned and the misunderstood.
You’re The Winner!
(Steve Allan) Last week, Radio Ink cited NuVoodoo’s Ratings Prospects 2026 study of listener behavior. One of the big takeaways was that listener interest in radio contests has spiked over the last year. As reported, economic uncertainty is likely a root cause for this.
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AWM Breakfast at NAB Show Eyes Broadcasting Under Pressure
Before NAB Show proper opens in earnest, the Alliance for Women in Media is setting the tone at its annual Monday morning AWM Breakfast. This year's panel, "Riding the Rollercoaster: Leading Through Tumultuous Times," promises frank discussion.
iHeart Asheville Adds FM Signal for News Radio WWNC
iHeartMedia Asheville’s News Radio 570 (WWNC-AM) will now simulcast on 92.9 FM, extending the reach of talk programming from Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Dave Ramsey. The station also airs local news weekday mornings, anchored by Mark Starling.
K-Bear, K-Whale Raise $101K for St. Jude in Anchorage
Connoisseur Media's Anchorage rock and country stations teamed up for their annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital radiothon last week, raising more than $101,000 over two days through on-air storytelling, talent-driven appeals, and listener interaction.
Hannah Lane Heads to Dallas After Making Her Mark in Mississippi
Radio Ink 30 and Under Superstar honoree Hannah Lane is making a major move from morning drive at New South Radio's US 96.3 (WUSJ) in Jackson, MS, to nights at Cumulus Media's New Country 96.3 (KSCS) in Dallas-Fort Worth. Her last day in Jackson is April 10.
Leanne Graham Is Back At Myrtle Beach’s 99.5 WRNN
Four years after stepping away, Leanne Graham is returning to the Hot Talk Morning Show at Dick Broadcasting Myrtle Beach's 99.5 WRNN, rejoining co-host Joe Cats and producer DJ Slide on the station where she built her on-air career. She left the show in 2021.
Zier, Caffey, Thomas, Cassidy Land New Roles In Audacy Reorg
Audacy's regionalized sales restructuring is taking shape beyond the org chart, as the broadcaster moves veteran market leaders into advisory and format-focused roles in the wake of eliminating the Market Manager position in favor of Regional Vice Presidents.
Orban, Quu Simplify Visual Radio With New Integration
Two companies working to bring visual content to radio in the connected car are arriving at the 2026 NAB Show with a product integration designed to simplify how stations manage metadata and visual advertising with no extra hardware required.
StreamGuys, Nueva Network Get Hyper-Specific for Audio Ads
StreamGuys is making a push into culturally targeted audio advertising, launching SGcreative in partnership with Nueva Network to deliver real-time, geo-targeted ad content to Hispanic and multicultural audiences across the US at national scale.
Bongino’s Return Shakes Up Triton’s February Podcast Ranker
Triton Digital's February 2026 US Podcast Ranker is out, covering February 2 through March 1. While the iHeart Audience Network held the top Sales Network spot with 70.8 million Average Weekly Downloads, the top podcast rankings saw some big shifts.
