Radio Adjacent
(Mike McVay) During a recent meeting, a Market Manager used the term “Programming Adjacent” when describing their role. That expression resonated with me, especially as I am concerned about the number of individuals who are losing their jobs in radio.
The New Power Skill: Answering Your Messages
(John Shomby) There was a time when returning phone calls, replying to emails, or answering a text was just the course of a normal day. Imagine that! Now? It feels like a downright luxury. What happened? What changed? Most importantly, how do we fix it?
From On-Air to Sales: Get Your Name Out Via Radio Ink Jobs
Whether it's Help Wanted or Situations Wanted, let Radio Ink Jobs help you with hiring on our job board. Let us connect you with the companies and names you read about in our headlines every day.
National Brands Finding Big Local Impact With Targeted Radio Ads
As radio turns to new tech tools for hypertargeting, Audacy is highlighting two recent campaigns, one for a national sportsbook and another for a major telecom brand, that demonstrate how personalized audio ads can create wins for brands.
Civic Media Trades Talk for ‘Timeless Hits’ on Green Bay’s WGBW
Green Bay's WGBW-AM is once again returning to an Oldies format, as Civic Media trades in Progressive Talk. The full-service music format promises “Local News and Timeless Hits” on the AM signal and its FM translator broadcasting on the 97.9 frequency.
iHeart Cuts Pennsylvania’s Bill In Half As Rock Gets A New Home
iHeartMedia Williamsport, PA, is bidding its Country-formatted Bill goodbye on one of its two signals, as the company moves Rock 94.9 to the WBYL call letters and 95.9 frequency. Rock had previously been heard on an FM translator stemming from WRKK-AM.
ZipRecruiter and Upside Climb in Latest Spot Ten Radio Rankings
Progressive remained the national radio ad leader last week, holding onto the top spot in Media Monitors’ Spot Ten Radio rankings for July 28 through August 3. The insurance giant once again largely outpaced the field in total spot volume across monitored markets.
Cameron Coats Named Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief
Streamline Publishing has promoted Cameron Coats to Editor-in-Chief of Radio Ink, expanding his role to include editorial leadership of the publication's monthly print magazine and daily digital operations.
Emily Ward: As Selling Radio Evolves, Confidence Is Still Key
Midwest Communications Nashville Sales Manager Emily Ward, 2024 Radio Wayne Award winner, shares how she’s redefining sales success, embracing digital, and empowering her team to position radio as a strategic, results-driven solution for today’s advertisers.
Report: Hispanic Radio Outpaces Digital Influencers in Trust
A new report is again providing proof that Spanish-language radio is not a niche format: it’s a trusted, influential, and daily-used media source that drives results and reflects the lived experiences of millions of Americans. And advertisers would be wise to take note.















