Live On Location
(Mike McVay) Today’s radio can source strength from yesterday’s ad sales routines if those with legacy knowledge share such experiences with members of today’s sales and promotions teams. Where radio consistently excels is in regard to local-direct business.
Better Leadership, By Way Of Blackberries
(John Shomby) Basketball fans know Ernie Johnson Jr., but long before TV, he was a Little Leaguer. During one game, a ground-rule double sent teammates over the fence, where they discovered a patch of blackberries.
‘CBS Saturday Morning’ Spotlights Radio’s Resilience a Century On
Radio’s ability to adapt and endure took center stage this past weekend on CBS Saturday Morning, as CBS News' Scott MacFarlane celebrated the medium with a feature on its continued relevance one hundred years after the "Golden Age of Radio."
Jacobs Media Opens Registration for Techsurvey 2026
Techsurvey 2026 registration is now open as Jacobs Media and Quu invite broadcasters to join radio’s largest annual study of listener behavior, digital habits, and in-car trends, offering new data to guide programming, revenue, and strategic planning in 2026.
WHUR’s Food2Feed Radiothon Raises $61K for DMV Families
Howard University Radio's WHUR 96.3 raised more than $61,000 and collected non-perishable food during the 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon. The event supported families across the region as demand for food assistance increased due to federal program disruptions this year.
25th Annual Ten Man Jam Raises $65,942 for Folds of Honor
Audacy Houston’s 100.3 The Bull (KILT) marked a quarter-century of its annual Ten Man Jam by generating $65,942 for Folds of Honor, with another star-spangled lineup, including Chris Young, Old Dominion, Tyler Hubbard, The Band Perry, and Meghan Patrick.
Urban One Moves to Restructure 2028 Debt With Bond Swap
Urban One is offering bondholders a deal to swap existing debt for new notes with extended deadlines and higher interest rates, as the broadcaster becomes the latest radio operator working to restructure its balance sheet and push back repayment obligations.
Season of Giving Tally Week 2: Radio Honors Vets, Fights Hunger
Radio stations honored American heroes and prepared communities for Thanksgiving during Week 2 of Radio Ink's 2025 Season of Giving Tally, raising $461,153.50 as Veterans Day tributes and holiday food security campaigns mobilized thousands of listeners.
MediaCo Delays Q3 Filing As Revenue Rises But Loss Doubles
MediaCo is pushing back its third-quarter earnings report, telling the SEC it needs more time to wrap up its financial statements, though the company offered a preview showing strong revenue growth offset by a ballooning loss driven by accounting rules.
Hiring (and Motivating) a New Generation of Radio Sellers
“We need to hire more, better, younger salespeople to join our team.” Our ability to hire and develop fresh sales talent is going to be a powerful reason for continued success or ultimate failure for most. Here are unique ways to recruit younger generations to radio sales:
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