Podcast Study Echoes Radio: Listeners Follow the Host
Any program director who has fielded angry calls after a morning show shakeup will recognize the latest podcast research. The Podcast Study 2026 finds audiences tune in for the host, forgive a vacation, but would consider walking away if that voice left for good.
Congressman: To Finish the Job On AM Act, ‘Pick Up The Phone’
"Everybody should pick up the phone and call their United States senator and tell them how important it is to have this," said Congressman Jeff Crank (R-CO), urging broadcasters and listeners to keep pressure on lawmakers about the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Nielsen Seeks Supreme Court Intervention In Cumulus Battle
Nielsen says a federal appeals court invented a new way to sue over pricing, and it wants the Supreme Court to shut it down. The company has asked the justices to review a Second Circuit ruling that kept an antitrust injunction in place over its dealings with Cumulus Media.
Say It, Show It: Study Finds Formula For Radio’s Host-Read Ads
It's proven that radio personalities are one of the biggest reasons people tune into AM/FM. Turning that fandom into revenue isn't difficult either. New industry research into creator advertising shows how to best create effective, measurable opportunities for advertisers.
Radio Brings Holiday Cheer to Consumers and Brands, Katz Finds
The "radio on wheels" remains the top spot for holiday cheer and Yuletide advertisers. A new Katz Radio Group survey finds more than half of consumers listen to holiday music while driving, with AM/FM outpacing other platforms for the season's soundtrack.
Angela Yee, Fred Toucher To Emcee Forecast 2027
Two of radio's most recognizable voices are stepping behind the podium for Radio Ink's Forecast 2027. iHeartMedia personality Angela Yee and Beasley Media Group's Fred Toucher will emcee this year's conference, set for November 12 at the Harvard Club of NYC.
Radio Celebrates as House Passes AM For Every Vehicle Act
The House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on a voice vote Tuesday evening, sending the bill to the Senate with broadcasters and advocacy groups nationwide celebrating the major milestone for the years-long effort.
Cumulus’s Bouvard Warns ROI Obsession Could Destroy Brands
A "maniacal fixation on ROI," per Cumulus Media's Pierre Bouvard, may be destroying brands, according to a new analysis from Westwood One's Audio Active Group, which argues that budget, not ROI, is what actually drives profit growth for advertisers.
Once Again, BIA Lifts 2026 Radio Ad Outlook On Midterm Bounty
Another quarter, another upward nudge. BIA Advisory Services has again revised its 2026 local advertising outlook for radio, and the driver hasn't changed since its last update: a heated midterm election cycle continuing to funnel big dollars into local media.
25 Years Later: Radio Remembers September 11
On September 11, 2001, there was no social media. No text threads lighting up with "are you okay?" What people had was radio. Radio Ink looks back at that dark day with those who were there and with the coverage that held the hand of a frightened nation.
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