Kentucky AM Station Loses License Over $9K
A Kentucky Spanish-language AM station has gone dark over $9,000 in regulatory fees. The FCC has revoked the license of La Pantera 940 (WCND-AM) in Shelbyville, KY, declaring the station unauthorized to operate and deleting its call sign from agency databases.
iHeartMedia Norfolk Drops The Beat; Give BIN a New Home
iHeartMedia Norfolk moved its Black Information Network affiliate from 105.3 FM (WNOH) to its new home at 92.1 FM (WHBT), replacing Classic Hip Hop station 92.1 The Beat. 105.3 is now stunting “Christmas in July” ahead of a new format announcement.
Public Radio Giant To Lay Off Up to 8% of Staff After Clawback
The parent organization of American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, and Southern California Public Radio will lay off between five and eight percent of its workforce in the coming weeks, citing a $6 million funding gap tied to recent state and federal cuts.
Leading Like Churchill
(Deborah Parenti) He was one of the 20th century’s most consequential figures. Best remembered as Britain’s steadfast Prime Minister during World War II, Winston Churchill demonstrated leadership that offers timeless lessons for broadcast leaders in today's complex times.
Holiday Case Study Shows Audio Ads Win Early Shoppers
With 41% of holiday shoppers planning to tackle their lists before Halloween, the time for advertisers to launch their seasonal campaigns is well ahead of Black Friday. Audio is giving easy wins for brands targeting early birds, especially those that plan now.
Registration Open For Radio Ink’s Forecast 2026 In Manhattan
Broadcast media’s most prestigious leadership conference is returning to The Capital of the World, and this year’s edition promises to be as high-stakes as ever. Registration is now open for Forecast 2026, set for November 12 at the Harvard Club of New York City.
The Eight-Second Grab
(Randy Lane) Pixar knows how to hook an audience. Within seconds, they pull you into the story. In Finding Nemo, Nemo is taken and Marlin has to act fast. In Up, Carl is about to lose everything that connects him to his late wife’s dream. Why does this work?
WLS To Unwind Chicago’s MusicRadio Years In Reunion Broadcast
Chicago's WLS-AM 890 is bringing back the voices that helped define Top 40 radio in the Midwest with a special two-hour program this Saturday, July 26. WLS Unwound: Personalities of the MusicRadio Years will spotlight the legendary “Rock of Chicago.”
Trump Administration Eyes FCC Power Over State AI Laws
While much of The White House's AI Action Plan, announced Thursday, focuses on innovation, workforce development, and international diplomacy, a less-publicized provision could have serious implications for broadcasters and FCC power.
What Does Radio Do When a Legend Dies?
When news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death broke, top rock stations KLOS and Q104.3 didn’t hesitate. In this Radio Ink exclusive, find out what went into their responses and why radio remains essential when legends leave us.
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