iHeartMedia’s Commercial Commandos On A.I., Taste, & Creativity
Too many radio ads suck. Every day in Radio Ink's headlines this week, we're talking with a different expert on how to stop the “suck." Today we talk to The Studio at iHeartMedia's Rahul Sabnis and Jill Belloma.
TJ Hower Shows ‘David’ Production Can Beat Radio’s Goliaths
Too many radio ads suck. Every day in Radio Ink's headlines this week, we're talking with a different expert on how to stop the “suck." Today we talk to Radio Mercury Award-winning Production Director TJ Hower at Seven Mountains Media.
Radio Needs To Be Wary Of New Cannabis Ad Guidelines
The Cannabis Media Council, a think tank aimed at the consumer cannabis sector, recently released its official guide for ethical cannabis marketing. The move comes amidst rising cannabis advertising budgets in response to loosening regulations. But can radio take a toke?
Urban One Parts Ways With BDO After Accounting Snafus
After problems surrounding a delayed disclosure of Urban One's 2022 earnings, the company is changing accounting firms. Urban One had been using BDO, but after a mishap around the accounting on MGM National Harbor profits, they are moving to Ernst and Young.
End Of An Era As Verbitsky Sells USRN To Gemini XIII
"Dick and I had a pretty successful run at the national radio business, and we don't want to leave it. The way I see it, there's a five-lane radio information highway out there, and we want to hop on it." On Wednesday, that highway reached its final exit for Nick Verbitsky.
Radio’s Adjusted Forecast? Stormy, With One Exception
BIA Advisory Services has adjusted its 2023 US Local Advertising Forecast, attributed to the mixed economic start this year and the tempered growth in digital advertising. Yes, this does mean more bad revenue news for radio - but there’s a large glimmer of hope.
Sheri Lynch’s Social Media Secrets To Success
How do you build a social media following and turn that into cash? Radio Ink asked Sheri Lynch, co-host of Bob and Sheri and co-founder of Now! Media. Sheri isn't just a radio maven, she's one of radio's earliest Facebook adopters.
Managers: Would You Have Fired This Host?
Beasley Media Group has suspended popular Boston Sports Talker Tony Massarotti after he made a racist remark during The Felger and Mazz afternoon show last Friday. Did they go far enough?
Report: Radio Digital Revenue Edges Closer to $2 Billion
That's according to a newly released report from the RAB and Borrell and Associates. It's the 11th year the two organizations have been collaborating on the report. In 2022, according to the report, radio stations generated $1.8 billion in digital sales, up 21.1% over 2021.
Have You Seen Who Made Our Best Managers List?
Radio Ink subscribers have. The latest issue of Radio Ink magazine has been delivered to subscribers. The issue features iHeartMedia's Bernie Weiss on the cover and profiles of The 30 Best Managers in Radio. Get your own personal copy of the magazine by subscribing HERE.
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