ChatGPT Is Erasing Radio From Ad Planning Models, Futuri Warns
As marketers widely adopt large language model AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok to assist with mix media models, built-in bias is leaving radio in danger of being left out of ad budget recommendations, especially in political, awareness, and national campaigns
It Takes A Village: How WVLG Built a Beacon for the 50+ Crowd
In Florida’s largest retirement community, one AM station is doing radio right and winning. WVLG's Steve Rosen talks to Radio Ink about creating a hyperlocal powerhouse that skips politics, embraces listeners, and proves connection still drives radio.
Soros Fires Back at Warshaw Over Audacy CEO Deal Dispute
The legal standoff between Connoisseur Media CEO Jeffrey Warshaw and Soros Fund Management escalated on Thursday, as both SFM and its Head of Media Investments, Michael Del Nin, filed aggressive responses seeking to dismantle Warshaw’s lawsuit.
Pirate Blasts ‘Unconstitutional’ FCC Fine in Landmark Challenge
A Miami-area pirate radio operator is pushing back against a $2.39 million FCC fine, claiming the agency’s penalty is unconstitutional and pointing to a blockbuster Supreme Court ruling that could scuttle how the FCC punishes unlicensed broadcasters.
Valpak CSO: Radio Gives Mail a Vital Boost in Local Ad Strategy
As consumer budgets tighten and media choices multiply, a brand best known for its direct mail efforts is taking time to advocate for terrestrial and streaming radio, with work with more than 65,000 small and mid-sized businesses across 120+ markets to prove it.
A 2025 Radio Halftime Report
(By NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt) As we reach the halfway mark of 2025, I’ve been reflecting on the momentum we’ve built – and the opportunities that lie ahead – for local radio broadcasters. We began the year with a clear message to Washington.
New Study Shows AI Use Remains Low Among Media Sellers
As revenue targets rise and client demands grow more complex, media sales teams face mounting pressure, yet new data shows many sellers remain hesitant to replace traditional selling strategies with emerging tools like artificial intelligence.
McVay, Talbott, Bob & Sheri Among 2025 Radio Hall Inductees
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced the 2025 class of Radio Hall of Fame inductees, honoring eleven influential individuals whose contributions have shaped the radio industry across genres and generations.
Glass Half Full? Radio Sellers Split on Industry Future, Says CSS
As the radio industry looks to expand digital offerings, diversify revenue, and compete in a volatile advertising environment, a new report finds that many sales departments are feeling the strain between leadership optimism and frontline realities.
Music Discovery Shifts: Radio Gains Ground With Younger Gen Z
Gen Z’s relationship with audio is rich, layered, and still includes radio. That’s the picture painted by new Edison Research data; while streaming leads, radio remains a key part of the audio diet, especially when listeners seek connection, mood boosts, and authenticity.
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