How a St. Cloud Law Firm Built Market Leadership With Radio Ads
You can't listen to the radio in St. Cloud, MN, for very long without hearing Bradshaw & Bryant's "Justice for the Injured" jingle. It’s one of AM/FM radio’s most striking advertising success stories and proof of what happens when a brand commits to the long game.
No Quick Ending in Sight for Warshaw’s Soros Fund Lawsuit
It may be one of the most talked-about stories of the summer, but it will be years before Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw's high-stakes legal dispute against Soros Fund Management and its Head of Media Investments, Michael Del Nin, heads to trial.
After GOP Gains, Democrats Reinvesting in Spanish Radio
Following a historic Republican showing among Latino voters in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats appear to be turning to one of the most trusted media sources in the Hispanic community to regain lost ground: Spanish-language radio.
New Share of Ear Data Fills Gaps in Nielsen’s 3-Minute AQH Jump
New Edison Research Share of Ear data sets out to highlight the hottest formats in music radio, but it ends up filling the gaps as to why certain formats didn't see as much benefit from Nielsen's new 3-minute rule change for PPM Average Quarter Hour measurement.
BMI, ASCAP Secure Big Radio Rate Hikes With RMLC Settlements
BMI is celebrating its "largest rate increase ever for the radio industry," as part of a settlement with the Radio Music License Committee. Hours later, ASCAP revealed a separate confidential settlement with the RMLC, also raising rates.
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.















