Salem Radio Host Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah University
Conservative activist and Salem Media syndicated host Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot on Wednesday while hosting an event at Utah Valley University. The news was shared by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Kirk was 31.
SoundExchange Appeals to Restore Right to Enforce Royalties
SoundExchange isn't giving up its royalty collection enforcement abilities without a fight. The performance rights organization has filed a notice of appeal in its $150 million royalty dispute with SiriusXM, following an unfavorable dismissal with sweeping implications.
Soros Fund Questions Warshaw’s Legal Push for Rivals’ Data
Soros Fund Management is challenging what it calls overreach by Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw, arguing his broad discovery demands in the Audacy case suggest he is leveraging the litigation to gain a competitive advantage over rival radio companies.
Independent Radio Operators Find Success Through Local Focus
While national headlines dwell on media despair and disruption, local radio operators are writing a different story. Across small towns and regional markets, independent broadcasters are proving that algorithms can't beat community, as Radio Ink explores.
NAB: Free Sports At Risk Without FCC Ownership Rule Reforms
As the new NFL season begins, the NAB is entering a new season of its own in its push to overhaul radio and TV ownership regulations. On Thursday, the organization launched the next phase of its public awareness campaign, warning about the loss of free live sports.
In First 2026 Outlook, BIA Forecasts OTA and Digital Radio Growth
After a stretch of declines and cautious spending, good news is on the horizon for radio. BIA Advisory Services' first look into 2026 suggests over-the-air radio is poised for a rebound with political dollars setting the stage and digital growth adding advantage.
Radio Ink Unveils 33rd Radio Wayne Award Finalists
Radio Ink has announced the finalists for the 33rd annual Radio Wayne Awards, honoring excellence in radio sales, marketing, and management. Winners will be revealed live at NAB Show New York’s Radio + Podcast Interactive Forum on October 23.
Report: Radio’s ROI Keeps It at the Center of US Audio Economy
Broadcast radio remains the backbone of the US audio economy, but according to a new report, measurement confusion may be slowing the overall growth of audio advertising, even as consumption rises and innovation accelerates.
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.














