The Programming Model, Revisited
(Mike McVay) The three-minute adjustment by Nielsen is capturing listening that went unaccounted for previously. Where one can listen to the radio has changed, as well. Where we find ourselves warrants a new view of how programmers should be viewing content creation.
Live and Local: Truth or Tagline?
(John Shomby) “Live and local.” It’s the go-to phrase when stations want to convince listeners (and themselves) that they’re different. But in today’s environment, does it really mean what we think it does? More importantly… does it still matter?
Research Identifies Radio and Podcasts as Key Drivers of Ad Profit
A 16-year study of more than 1,200 advertising campaigns across all media has found that AM/FM radio and podcasts as “Super Touchpoints” for advertisers when it comes to ad effectiveness, generating both immediate sales results and enduring brand equity.
Floyd Abrams to Headline Forecast 2026 Luncheon Keynote
Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report are proud to announce that Floyd Abrams, the nation’s foremost First Amendment attorney, will deliver the luncheon keynote address at Forecast 2026, broadcasting’s premier executive event.
Gomez: Public Interest at Risk if FCC Eases Ownership Limits
Even with the FCC in stasis during the government shutdown, Commissioner Anna Gomez is on the move. On her First Amendment Tour, she’s warning that the 2022 Quadrennial Review and any rollback of radio and TV ownership caps could silence local voices.
Catching Up With Radio’s 30 & Under Superstars: Ryan Smetzer
What drives 2024 Radio Ink 30 and Under Superstar honoree Ryan Smetzer? Fearless innovation and balance as key to keeping radio thriving while inspiring the next generation of broadcasters. We check in ahead of Friday’s nomination deadline for 2025.
For Branding Radio News, Focus on Safety, Accountability, Trust
Radio knows its value, but do listeners? A new national analysis shows broadcasters how to cut through noise, shift from “journalism” to “local information,” and frame themselves as lifelines in crises, watchdogs for communities, and essential public utilities.
The Future of Radio Advertising Is Interactive – And Already Here
(Rick Murphy) It may not be the flashiest medium, but terrestrial radio has been a daily companion in cars, kitchens, offices, and shops for decades. And it still works. The advantages of terrestrial radio are clear, and new tech will make them clearer.
Seven Ways To Prep More Entertaining Sales Meetings
(Loyd Ford) In last week’s column, I stated it plainly: No matter what you ever think, no one likes meetings. Last week, I also promised ideas for prepping fun and entertaining sales meetings. No pressure on me, right? Well, I ain’t afraid.
Alaska Tribal Public Stations Receive One-Time Federal Lifeline
Fourteen Alaska public radio stations risking closure after federal funding cuts will receive $4.5 million in one-time emergency support from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The money, announced October 1, is being reallocated from existing BIA resources and projects.
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