NAB Putting Broadcast Front and Center at 2026 Las Vegas Show
With three years of Las Vegas Convention Center renovations now complete, the National Association of Broadcasters is placing broadcast programming at the center of the 2026 NAB Show, relocating the TV and Radio HQ to a high-visibility location on Central Hall floor.
Executives Imagine Radio’s Super Bowl Ad Message
What would radio's Super Bowl ad say if the industry bought a $10 million spot? That was the question DMR/Interactive posed to executives ahead of Sunday's game. Respondents didn't struggle to identify strengths, presenting a united front of how the medium matters.
Super Bowl Weekend Is Test Case for Radio’s Next In-Car Tech
This weekend, the Patriots and the Seahawks aren't the only ones enjoying a big kickoff in the Bay Area. AM/FM radio is getting a super debut of its own with a first-of-its-kind geo-targeted in-car dashboard activation running parallel to the NFL's championship game.
Townsquare Media Pitches Hybrid Revenue Strategy For 2026
Townsquare Media used a virtual investor presentation this week to underscore a vital message: broadcast radio remains central to the company’s model, even as digital operations are expected to drive renewed growth beginning in the second half of 2026.
What Radio’s African American Leaders Wish They Knew Sooner
In our upcoming February issue, Radio Ink asked Radio's African American Future Leaders to share the advice they wish they'd received earlier in their careers and who they hope hears it now. Their answers cut straight to what matters.
NAB Presses FCC Again on EAS Tech Modernization
The NAB has again met with the FCC to outline its priorities for broadcasters as the agency reexamines the Emergency Alert System, emphasizing radio's continued role as the backbone of public alerting to the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
Women To Watch: Brea Spencer; WCKX, Columbus, OH
(Charese Fruge') Some people find radio later in life. But Brea Spencer? “I grew up in radio,” she says. “My mom worked in sales since I was five or six years old.” Sitting in studios and seeing how voices move communities planted a seed that only grew stronger.
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OUT MONDAY: Black Audiences, Real Reach, Lasting Trust
Twenty-seven million Black adults listen radio and podcasts every week in the US. That's trust, culture, and commerce converging on a platform that still delivers. Yet again, Radio Ink explores that success - and its lessons for every corner of the industry - in our February issue.
SiriusXM Ramps Up Challenge to AM/FM as Profits Return in 2025
SiriusXM is sharpening its in-car challenge to AM/FM, posting a return to profitability in 2025 while it continues rolling out lower-priced, ad-supported tiers designed to lure more share of automobile listening away from traditional broadcast radio.
What If it Happened in Your Market?
(Randy Lane) Minneapolis’ Dave Ryan says he’s always known what to do when tragedy strikes. Even during something as painful and complex as the George Floyd story, he felt grounded in his role and responsibility as a broadcaster. But the shooting of Alex Pretti was different.
NABLF Names Class of 2026 for Media Sales Academy and TAP
The NAB Leadership Foundation has announced the Class of 2026 participants for its Media Sales Academy and Technology Apprenticeship Program. The programs prepare the next generation of leaders through education, training, and paid internships at local stations.
iHeart Welcomes Ginn and Jones To Community Markets Division
TEGNA Head of Sales Enablement and Business Development Matt Ginn is jumping to iHeartMedia as Division President of Community Markets, serving across 30 markets spanning the Midsouth, South Carolina, Georgia, the Southwest, and Texas.
Ruben Garcia, the Voice of Texas Public Radio, Dies
Texas Public Radio Vice President of Technology and Operations Ruben Garcia died on February 3 at the age of 66, following a sudden brain aneurysm days earlier. He was also the voice of TPR, heard daily through sponsorship messages and top-of-the-hour imaging.
Triton Digital Enhances Podcast Analytics Across Global Markets
Triton Digital has launched a new Podcast Metrics Industry Feature Set, expanding its analytics platform with industry-level benchmarks and market insights. The new features provide publishers with visibility into performance across the top 20 podcast markets worldwide.
Loyd Ford Brings AI Tools Discussion to ‘The Radio Rally’
Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works' Loyd Ford hosts a special edition of The Encouragers: The Radio Rally tonight at 8p ET, examining artificial intelligence workflows for local radio operations, addressing applications for sales and programming leadership.
TuneIn Grows In-Vehicle Audio Offerings With Nissan Partnership
Following its recent acquisition by Stingray, TuneIn has expanded its in-vehicle distribution through a new collaboration with Nissan, bringing the audio platform’s radio stations and podcasts to select Nissan and INFINITI vehicles in the United States.
