iHeartMedia Q1: Revenue Up, With More Cuts on the Way
iHeartMedia's Q1 revenue grew 9.6%, but that headline number wasn't all that management led its earnings call with: the company announced a third round of cost reductions and a commitment to returning broadcast to profitability growth before year-end.
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Buffalo Bills Draft Cumulus Media for Radio Network Partnership
After ending a 14-year partnership with Audacy’s WGR AM 550, the Buffalo Bills have teamed up with Cumulus, redesignating 97 Rock (WGRF) the Bills’ broadcast home. The announced alignment kicks off the first major initiative for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.
For Women in Radio, Progress Isn’t the Same as Arrival
While there has been real progress for women within radio, progress and arrival are not the same thing. Radio Ink asked the Most Influential Women in Radio how the industry can better support and elevate women, and what they said goes far beyond a checklist.
iHeart CCO Crunches the Numbers Behind ‘Guaranteed Human’
iHeartMedia's most recent AudioCon consumer research produced a number that, according to Chief Creative Officer Rahul Sabnis, the company couldn't sit on: even as 70% already use AI in some form, 90% of consumers still want their media from a real human.
Radio Road Trip: Is the Industry Ready for the Journey to 2030?
What does radio need to do right now to best position itself for 2030? The closing session at the Hispanic Radio Conference isn't framing that as a hypothetical. The urgency is real, and the answers will require innovation and collaboration in equal measure.
Repetition Builds Identity
(Randy Lane) Almost 30 years ago, I started journaling after reading Julie Cameron’s The Artist's Way. One of her key recommendations was a daily journaling exercise designed to unlock creativity and improve well-being. Like many habits, I did it consistently for a while.
Blast from the Past: Lee Perryman; WMLS, Alabama
Happy Friday! This week's Radio Ink Blast From The Past takes us back to 1978 with Lee Perryman, caught on camera and ready to go on the air at WMLS-AM & FM in Sylacauga, Alabama. Today, he's the CEO of the broadcast group that owns it!
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CBS News Vets Land at Red Apple’s Worldwide News Network
The day after CBS News Radio ends nearly a century of service, Red Apple Audio Networks is stepping in with its replacement. The company's Worldwide News Network launches at midnight on May 23 — and its first wave of hires includes numerous CBS News veterans.
Liggins: Urban One in ‘Turnaround’ as Revenue Continues Slide
Despite a continued net loss and 15.8% year-over-year revenue decline, with losses deepening across every division, the mood throughout Urban One's Q1 earnings call bordered on jocular as CEO Alfred Liggins focused on ongoing debt-reduction efforts.
How Angie Balderas Made Her HRC Panel for the Whole Room
Entravision's Angie Balderas designed her Hispanic Radio Conference panel about women in radio with one rule: it's not just for 50% of the room. She talks with Radio Ink inspiration, hesitation, and why the path forward involves everyone becoming a stakeholder.
Chico’s NSPR Finds Its Leader in CapRadio Alum
Almost one year after it was cut free of Capital Public Radio, North State Public Radio in Chico, CA, has found its Executive Director. Helen Barrington now has the top spot, rejoining a staff she worked alongside during her time as Managing Editor at CapRadio
WTOP General Manager Joel Oxley to Retire
Joel Oxley is closing out a 35-year run with WTOP News (WTOP-AM) by stepping away from the station he has led for nearly three decades. Oxley announced his impending retirement as General Manager of Hubbard Broadcasting in Washington, DC, to station staff.
Matt Stockman to Exit Pillar Media’s Top Programming Role
After more than six years, Matt Stockman is stepping down as Chief Programming Officer at Pillar Media to focus on his consulting practice serving nonprofit and Christian radio organizations in a full-time capacity. His last day at Pillar will be August 31.
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.
Zeno Media Extends WKU Student Radio’s Digital Reach
Western Kentucky University's student radio station is expanding its digital footprint with Zeno Media. The deal extends the reach of Revolution 91.7 (WWHR) across mobile, web, and connected devices beyond its South Central Kentucky broadcast footprint.
NextKast Aligns With Optimized Media Group for Installs
NextKast has a new implementation partner. The radio automation and music scheduling platform has teamed up with broadcast consulting and engineering firm Optimized Media Group to offer broadcasters turnkey installation, configuration, and deployment services.
