CRS Sets ‘Cycle of A Song’ Lineups for 2026
Country Radio Seminar has announced the Cycle of A Song lineup for the Digital Music Summit during CRS 2026 in Nashville. The sessions examine how songs progress from creation through commercial and chart success using case studies and industry participation insights.
Why Main Street Continues to Prove Radio’s High Value To Brands
In a city of just 175,000 people, nearly one in three cannot name a single plumber. One in four can’t think of a heating and air company. Almost the same number draw a blank when asked about auto repair. But the ones that can, can because of AM/FM radio.
FCC Steps Up Pirate Radio Fight as SCOTUS Review Looms
Even as its enforcement authority faces legal uncertainty, the FCC's crackdown on pirate radio is not letting up. In its sixth annual report to Congress under the PIRATE Act, the Commission outlines another year of stepped-up action against unlicensed broadcasters.
When the Weather Turns Bad
Millions have been impacted by the winter storm that moved across the Mountains, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast this past weekend. The large amounts of...
5 Interview Questions Every Radio Manager Should Be Asking
(John Shomby) Most radio job interviews sound like a rerun: "Tell me about yourself." "What are your strengths?" "What’s your greatest accomplishment?" But if you’re trying to find the right fit in today’s radio business, the same old questions won’t get you there.
Morgan Murphy Media Rolls Out New Multimedia Brand Identity
Morgan Murphy Media has introduced the first major brand refresh in several decades, unveiling a new logo that the company says reflects its expansion from its print origins into a multi-platform media operation spanning radio, television, and digital.
Public Broadcasting Cuts Becoming Midterm Campaign Issue
With the 2026 midterms approaching, the decision to rescind federal funding for public radio is shaping up as a potential political liability for Republicans. The cut is now colliding directly with a competitive US Senate race, and could be expanding to more states soon.
Winter Storm Fern Puts Radio Back in Its Most Critical Role
As the massive Winter Storm Fern swept across much of the eastern half of the US this weekend, radio once again found itself operating in its most familiar role: a resilient, always-available source of information and continuity amid power outages.
Audio Emerges as Performance Layer in Digital-First Ad Strategies
As advertisers reevaluate digital-first media plans and delivered returns, new research is sharpening the case for audio as a measurable performance driver when integrated into broader digital campaigns, with gains tied to conversion, awareness, and reach.
Doesn’t Phoenix Sound Nice Right Now?
If you’re staring out at snow and ice right now, consider Radio Ink’s 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference your chance to soak up some desert sunshine at the luxurious Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort, and it will be here before you know it.
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