Fear Wears A Disguise
(Loyd Ford) Most of the time, fear disguises itself as “being busy.” It hides in paperwork, internal meetings, email cleanup, CRM updates, unnecessary proposal revisions, and spending too much time sitting inside the radio station instead of being face-to-face with clients.
Dear Diary Down Under
(Steve Allan) As the Ratings Experts, we tend to nerd out on the process of gathering radio ratings. James Cridland’s excellent newsletter revealed how the diary process works in Australia. According to his writings, the paper diary only represents about 20% of all participants.
Report: iHeart and SiriusXM Merger Talks Hit A Wall
The deal that would have reshaped the American audio landscape is, at least for now, off the table. The widely-rumored talks between iHeartMedia and SiriusXM over a potential merger have reportedly stalled after the two sides were unable to reach terms.
Cubs Score $805k With Audacy Chicago to Fight Brain Cancer
Audacy’s 104.3 The Score (WSCR) has teamed up with the Chicago Cubs and Cubs Charities for the third annual “Cubs for a Cure” radiothon, raising over $805,000 for BrainUp, a nonprofit committed to raising awareness for brain cancer.
FCC Redraws the Public Interest Line With Enforcement Warning
"No broadcaster has a 'right' to use the public spectrum," is the blunt message that the FCC Media Bureau delivered on Thursday in a public notice that has only inflamed the ongoing debate over public interest that has defined the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr.
Showing Up for Radio: The Power of Advocacy
(Deborah Parenti) I was 26 when I got my first taste of Capitol Hill. As the Marketing/Research Director of WING in Dayton, I uncovered some disconcerting info, so the station sent me to DC to meet with our Congressman and accompany him to the Office of Management and Budget.
What Is The Most Underused Asset in Radio?
Everyone is chasing trust. Radio already has it. In our upcoming June issue, Radio Ink asked the Most Influential Women in Radio Corporate Communications what radio's most underused asset is in the current attention economy. The answers tell the truth.
How to Evaluate a Show
(Randy Lane) Evaluating a radio show is an art and a science. Whether you're a PD assessing your talent or a host critiquing your own show, having a reliable process makes all the difference. Knowing how to listen and what to listen for is the foundation of a thorough review.
Dozens of Journalists Out At NPR After Buyouts and Layoffs
After announcing its intention to make newsroom buyouts in the wake of a projected $15 million drop in member station fees, NPR is cutting roughly 36 content division positions, as the network works to mitigate Congress's elimination of federal public media subsidies.
NAB Extends Nominations for 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
The NAB has extended the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards by two days. Stations and personalities now have until Tuesday, June 2, to submit entries. Winners will be recognized at a dinner gala at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on October 20
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