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.
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.
Author Stephen King To Shutter Three Maine Radio Stations
Acclaimed author Stephen King has announced his decision to sell his three Maine radio stations. King, who first entered the industry in 1983, is stepping away from the business after four decades as part of an effort to “get his business affairs in better order.”
Black Friday Week Drives Surge in Retail Radio Advertising
The week of Thanksgiving and Black Friday saw a surge in radio advertising from major retailers and wireless providers as they capitalized on the holiday shopping season. According to Media Monitors, retail led the way for the week ending December 1.
MIW Bumps Deadline On Erica Farber Manager Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has extended the application window for its 2024-2025 Erica Farber Mentorship in Management. Formerly known as the Mildred Carter Mentorship, the program supports women in senior leadership roles across radio.
Taylor Holbrooks Joins Baltimore’s WYPR For ‘Morning Edition’
Baltimore Public Media and WYPR 88.1 FM have announced the appointment of Taylor Holbrooks as the new host of Morning Edition. Holbrooks comes to WYPR from NPR member station Public Radio East in eastern North Carolina, where she was a reporter and host.
Guaranty Elevates Southern to Baton Rouge Operations Manager
Guaranty Media Baton Rouge has promoted Eagle 98.1 Program Director and afternoon host Michelle Southern to cluster Operations Manager. She will oversee operations for WDGL, 100.7 The Tiger, ESPN 104.5 WNXX/KNXX, and Talk 107.3.
Bev Rainey to Host New Syndicated ‘Country Nights Live’
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced the upcoming debut of a new nightly syndicated Country music show, Country Nights Live with Bev Rainey, set to launch on New Year's Eve. The five-hour program will broadcast live from Nashville.
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.
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