Disrupt the Pattern!
(Randy Lane) Hosts, especially in Talk and Sports, can easily get stuck in long stretches of unbroken talk. When I’m listening to a radio show that runs too long, either with a monologue or back-and-forth dialogue, my mind wanders. Before I know it, I’m checking scores on ESPN.
Benztown Volunteers Feed 40 at LA Area Homeless Shelter
Benztown team members spent a day volunteering at Ascencia in Glendale, CA, providing and serving lunch to residents who receive housing and support services through the nonprofit and staff as part of the organization’s Guest Chef program.
For The 16th Year, Steve Harvey Show Doles Out 1000s of Turkeys
For the 16th consecutive year, The Steve Harvey Morning Show and Premiere Networks are helping families in need celebrate Thanksgiving with the Annual Turkey Give. More than 7,000 turkeys have been distributed to show affiliates from New York City to Baton Rouge.
NRG Media Exits Central Nebraska With Sale to Usher
NRG Media has reached an agreement to sell six Central Nebraska radio stations to locally owned Usher Media. The deal includes KGFW-AM, KQKY, KRNY, and one FM translator in Kearney; KROR in Hastings; and KSYZ in Grand Island.
AM and FM Commercial Totals Dip Again in FCC’s Delayed Report
Delayed by the government shutdown that halted most federal reporting, the FCC broadcast totals for Q3 2025 show slight growth, but continue to trace a clear divide between declining AM and commercial FM and a fast-growing noncommercial sector.
A Moment of Thanksgiving Gratitude From Radio Ink
As the holiday season begins, we at Radio Ink want to pause and reflect on a year of validation. While critics have spent years predicting radio's demise, 2025 proved what we've known all along: AM/FM remains a trusted, beloved voice for all Americans.
Uncle Paige’s Annual Christmas Tale
(Paige Nienaber) Gather ‘round, kiddies, and let your ole Uncle Paige tell you a scary Christmas story about a radio station that didn’t understand the true meaning of Christmas. It was Christmas 1993, and your Uncle Paige was flying home.
FCC Filings Confirm Sale Price for Connoisseur’s Missouri Stations
One week after its announcement, we now have a price tag on Carter Media’s acquisition of fifteen Connoisseur Media stations and two FM translators in Missouri, and this deal is much more traditional than the one that saw Connoisseur exit the Bakersfield, CA, market.
Student Broadcasters From 12 Countries Win at ISBC 2025
The International Student Broadcasting Championship has announced the winners of its 2025 competition, recognizing outstanding achievement, creativity, and technical excellence among global student broadcasters, podcasters, and digital content creators.
WABC and PAL Team Up to Distribute 10,000 Turkeys In NYC
WABC Radio, including station owners John and Margo Catsimatidis, is spreading holiday cheer across New York City, delivering 10,000 turkeys to families in need through the Police Athletic League, the NYPD, the FDNY, and other community organizations.
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