From Indiana to California, Local Radio Operators Are Winning
Radio is facing real challenges, but independent operators are proving that those obstacles can be overcome. From California to Kentucky, these groups are showing that the path forward for radio may be in doubling down on what local operators deliver best.
How Small Market Radio Is Finding Strength in Community Roots
After tough Q2 earnings calls for some of radio’s biggest players, Radio Ink set out to see how smaller operators are navigating today’s challenges and finding real momentum. The through line? A sharp focus on local content, intentional staffing, and deep community ties.
Audio Ads Meet the Moment With US Spending Habits In Flux
With inflation lingering and household finances under strain, US families are heading back to school and into the holidays with caution and cost-consciousness, and that's where audio advertising can help as brands vie for dollars in a flat-spending environment.
House Support for AM Radio Act Builds – Even On August Recess
Congress may be on recess until after Labor Day, but support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act continues to build in the U.S. House of Representatives. Eleven new co-sponsors have signed on since August 1, extending the legislation’s bipartisan momentum.
BIA’s 2025 Local Ad Outlook Sinks as Traditional Media Slumps
As Q2 earnings season comes to a close for radio, many broadcasters are looking for revenue relief after an admittedly frustrating quarter. Yet there is no respite in sight, according to BIA Advisory Services, which is making cuts to its 2025 local ad forecast.
Beasley Media Layoffs: PDs, Talent Let Go As Q2 Results Near
Beasley Media Group initiated broad programming layoffs on Friday, days before its Q2 earnings release, with Boston and Philadelphia among the confirmed markets affected. Early indications point to reductions across program director roles and on-air talent.
Study: Radio & Podcasts Beating Digital Giants in Ad-Driven Action
With some of the broadest reach among ad-supported media, AM/FM and podcast ads continue to stand out as top performers in driving consumer action, outpacing digital platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube in both engagement and conversion metrics.
Townsquare Media Profit Rises in Q2 as Digital Revenue Hits 56%
Townsquare Media has long been led by its off-air business, but will the Digital First Local Media Company's digital revenue reach 60% of total share by year’s end? Q2 financials suggest it’s within reach, and for now, it’s powered the company back to profitability
Ebiquity: Human Judgment Essential in AI-Driven Media Planning
After Futuri sounded an alarm about the growing use of artificial intelligence in Marketing Mix Modelling and how radio could be left behind, a new analysis by global marketing insight firm Ebquity is calling for a hybrid touch when it comes to AI in ad planning.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down By January
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the elimination of federal support in the latest Congressional budget package. The move comes after more than half a century of public funding and programming support.
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