Cheers To 2026 from Radio Ink
2026 promises transformation for radio and Radio Ink will be there every step of the way. Tomorrow, we will pause headlines tomorrow to celebrate the New Year, returning Friday with a special year-end collection.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: New Year’s Revolutions
(Paige Nienaber) As we close the books on 2025, I have three simple wishes for you and the New Year. These aren’t equated to Plasma Physics, but a couple of simple things that could only benefit your station/s going forward:
The Wave Signs Off as Coast 103 Debuts in Salt Lake City
A new sound has arrived on Salt Lake City’s 103.1 FM frequency. Capital Broadcasting has launched Coast 103 (KLO), replacing former alternative outlet The Wave with an Adult Contemporary format centered on smooth pop hits from the 1970s through today.
UC San Diego Teams Up With Audacy for Tritons Basketball
UC San Diego and Audacy’s 97.3 The Fan (KWFN) have announced a multi-year partnership making the station the exclusive over-the-air home for Triton men’s and women’s basketball. The agreement covers the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
Mojo’s Seven Nights on a Bus Nets 2,000 Toys For Gulf Coast Kids
Cumulus Media’s 97.5 WABD turned a school bus into a holiday headquarters once again, as Program Director and midday host Vincent “Mojo” Wilson camped out for an entire week to collect more than 2,000 toys for children across the Gulf Coast.
B98.5’s Merry Little Christmas Helps 10 Atlanta Families in Need
Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB) in Atlanta made the holidays brighter for ten local families through Tad, Drex & Kara’s Merry Little Christmas. With support from listeners and sponsors, families in need received gifts and essentials for the event's ninth year.
Audio Podcast Ads Outperform YouTube by 25%, Study Finds
Podcast audiences are increasingly opting to watch podcasts instead of experiencing them through audio alone, but a new report finds that audio podcast ads still outperform their YouTube variants by a wide margin, converting up to 25% better for advertisers.
The Eagle and Hampton Roads Listeners Raise $202K for St. Jude
Max Media of Hampton Roads' 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) in Norfolk, VA, raised $202,836 during its 33rd annual St. Jude Radiothon, uniting listeners, sponsors, and community partners across Hampton Roads to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
iHeartMedia Named Official Audio Partner of US Figure Skating
US Figure Skating has named iHeartMedia as an official partner leading into the 2026 Winter Games, marking a collaboration that will bring original audio storytelling, athlete-driven content, and promotional support to iHeart’s broadcast and digital platforms.
Resolutions for a New Year
(Mike McVay) The New Year is always famous for resolutions, promises we make to ourselves, and those things we fantasize about accomplishing in the new year. All too often, like a gym membership, they’re forgotten by Groundhog Day. Not this year.
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