Radio As Kingmaker: AM/FM Took A Pest Control Shop To The Top
Over the past three decades, Steve Hotsenpiller has grown his Missouri pest control business from a single truck into the leading service in the region. The secret to his success? A steadfast commitment to radio advertising.
Ethics Inquiry Urged for FCC’s Carr Over Project 2025 Participation
It was briefly mentioned at a recent budget hearing; now House Democrats are calling for an ethics investigation into FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for potential misuse of his official position by contributing to the highly controversial "Project 2025" policy document.
Nielsen: Radio Listeners Are Primed And Ready For E-Commerce
What does radio have to do with Amazon Prime Day? Research shows that heavy audio consumers, particularly those who frequently listen to AM/FM and podcasts, give online retailers a unique advantage that Amazon might not necessarily bank on - but it should.
Welcome To The New Radio Ink
(By Deborah Parenti) Today marks two debuts for Radio Ink. As is our custom in July, this month’s issue of Radio Ink Magazine reveals the list of 2024’s Most Powerful People in Radio. It’s a list that the industry, our readers, and we have taken seriously since 1996.
Here’s Your Sign: Audio Ads Outshine Billboards In Recall
It's been well-documented by now that radio outperforms over-the-air television as a mass reach medium, but what about radio's effectiveness versus over traditional advertising? A new report suggests that audio may have a leg up on another old rival: out-of-home.
Former FCC Chair Wheeler: US Lawmakers ‘Failed’ To Rein In AI
As the Federal Communications Commission seeks to combat bad actors in the realm of generative artificial intelligence, former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is expressing his belief that the United States policymakers have "failed" in regulating AI.
FCC Sets Date and Deadlines For FM Duplication Rule’s Return
In June, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reinstate the radio duplication rule for commercial FM stations, following a petition from the musicFIRST Coalition, Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks. Now we know the date that rule returns.
Political Ad Growth? Radio Could Be Largely Ignored, Says Adimpact
Updated projections for the 2023-2024 election cycle have been released by Adimpact, and it now expects election-related dollars to hit a record-breaking $10.7 billion in political ad spending. But, how much will Radio actually get? It's paltry.
FCC EAS Report Underlines The Necessity Of In-Car Radio
An FCC report on last October's national EAS test has great news for radio - especially as broadcasters cite the EAS as the key reason to require auto manufacturers to carry AM radio in cars for public safety.
Amazon’s Rumored Alexa Overhaul May Be Good News For Radio
At its launch in 2014, radio pinned a lot of hope on Amazon's Alexa to bring radio back into the American home. As Alexa numbers dwindle ten years later, Amazon is planning a huge revitalization for the AI voice assistant that could bring that hope back to the industry.
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