Lance Moves Up To GM At Max Media’s River Radio
Max Media subsidiary River Radio has tapped Southern Illinois native Clark Lance as GM. Lance succeeds GM and Market Manager Steve Falat, who is departing the station at the end of the year for retirement after 43 years in broadcasting.
Former Regional Reps Owner Stuart Sharpe Dies
Stuart J. Sharpe, who led Regional Reps Corporation for decades and built it into one of the radio industry's longest-running independent sales rep firms, has died. The news was first posted on social media by his family and confirmed to Radio Ink by a former colleague.
Cruz Sets DC Hearing On FCC Nominee Thumann Severs
A Senate hearing set for next week could move the FCC closer to a full bench. The Commerce Committee has scheduled consideration of several nominees from President Trump, including Chairman Brendan Carr's senior counsel, Danielle Thumann Severs.
Looking Back, After 25 Years
Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads was building the future of radio in 2001 when September 11 intersected with his own story. Twenty-five years later, he looks back on a fateful phone call and the providence that shaped everything that came after.
For Tech-Forward Drivers, Radio Wins In The Connected Car
The most tech-obsessed drivers on the road turn out to be radio's biggest fans, too. Audacy's newest connected-car research finds that drivers eager for AI-powered vehicle features listen to AM/FM and radio apps at far higher rates than other drivers.
OUT MONDAY: Meet Radio’s Best Managers
Every station has an on-air voice, a sales team, and a signal. What separates the ones that thrive is who's steering the whole operation. This month, Radio Ink goes inside the job that is measured by the sum of all departments: the general manager.
5 Lessons Radio Personalities Can Learn From Dolly
(Randy Lane) My wife and I were fortunate to see Dolly’s last appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016. She was an outstanding singer and musician, but what struck me most was how captivating she was as a personality. She's a good blueprint for any air talent.
Blast From The Past: KDWB, September 2001
This week's Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from the personal archives of Paige Nienaber, featuring Minneapolis/St. Paul's KDWB one week after the 9/11 attacks, as a reminder of how radio can unite communities in the darkest times.
Bay Area’s KNBR Brings Back Greg Papa After Layoff Backlash
A month after Cumulus Media controversially cut him loose, Greg Papa is heading back to KNBR's weekday lineup. The Sports Leader has signed the 49ers' radio voice for a new midday feature, Lunch With Papa, alongside twice-weekly team updates this NFL season.
Hanson Bops Up To Market Manager for Connoisseur Shreveport
Connoisseur Media Shreveport has promoted Greg Hanson from Operations Manager to Market Manager, putting him in charge of the five-station cluster. Stepping into Hanson's former role is Paul Cannell, who joins the cluster's leadership team as OM.
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