Speaker Johnson Pushes AM Radio In All Cars As Recess Begins
As the House heads into its traditional August recess, US House Speaker Mike Johnson is speaking out for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, drawing on his own history as a talk radio host in Louisiana to argue local broadcasting is worth fighting to protect.
Notorious Newsroom Job Slasher Grabs Big Stake in Cumulus
A filing made with the FCC earlier this month has revealed one of Cumulus Media's largest post-bankruptcy stakeholders is likely to be a controversial hedge fund manager reviled in the newspaper industry, accused of hollowing out newsrooms across America.
Radio Beats Spotify and Pandora Where It Counts For Advertisers
Advertisers can't buy listeners who don't hear ads, and AM/FM radio reaches nearly double the percentage captured by the combined ad-supported audience of Spotify, Pandora, and podcasts, according to new data from Edison Research at SSRS.
CRO, CCO Positions Open at SBS as Bryan and Salas Exit
Spanish Broadcasting System is down two members of its executive team. Chief Revenue Officer Gene Bryan has parted ways with the company, and Chief Content Officer Jesus Salas has resigned, an executive confirmed to Radio Ink late last week.
Survey: Consumer Confidence in AI Sinks Fastest Around News
Americans trust AI less than consumers in almost every other country surveyed, and new global data shows that distrust hits hardest in one place: the news.
Caught in the Middle: What Is the AI Line for Radio’s Top PDs?
As talent grow more concerned about AI's encroachment, Program Directors are now at the intersection of corporate directives and protecting their staff and sound. Radio Ink talked to some of the highest-performing PDs across the industry to find their line in the sand.
Automaker and Big Tech Lobbying Hit Heavy On AM Act In Q2
Second-quarter lobbying disclosures show Washington's fight over AM radio in cars is anything but over, with automakers and Big Tech interests outspending broadcasters in an effort to close off every avenue for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's path to passage.
AM Act Fly-In Recap: State Broadcasters Make One Urgent Ask
State broadcasters associations are among radio's most valuable advocates, and this month's AM Fly-In put that dedication on display. Radio Ink caught up with three leaders whose associations spent last week pressing Congress for a vote on the AM Act.
Radio Keeps Its Advertising Edge With Wealthy Older Americans
Radio and TV commercials are outperforming the average with Baby Boomers and Gen X, according to new YouGov data, and the numbers point sellers toward a clear next step: layering in digital products to close the gap with Millennial and Gen Z consumers.
Local Radio, Real Results: GMs Give Us Good News
Between layoffs, lawsuits, and anxiety about the future, this summer's radio headlines have leaned heavy, so we went looking to balance the ledger. Radio Ink is on the hunt for good news, wins, and comebacks that remind us why radio is the best industry in America.
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