Entravision Bringing ‘Desmadre Live!’ to Fuego Format Lineup
Entravision and LatiNation Media are teaming up to deliver Desmadre Live!, a new syndicated bilingual show described as part talk show, part cultural clubhouse to be simulcast across radio and television starting on October 21.
Drugmakers Likely To Push Back Against FDA’s Pharma Ad Rules
The White House’s crackdown on one of radio’s top revenue drivers is entering a new phase, but regulatory experts warn drugmakers won’t stay quiet as FDA scrutiny on pharmaceutical ads ramps up, raising questions about the vertical's future.
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.
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