No AM/FM, No Problem? Discussing Radio vs. the Audio-Free EV
Slate Auto’s new EV cuts AM, FM, and all infotainment. Industry leaders Fred Jacobs and Steve Newberry talk about the implications for radio’s future in the dashboard - and how broadcasters can adapt before any change - with Radio Ink.
Mental Health Matters: Bridging the Gen Z Divide
In the second part of Radio Ink’s Mental Health Awareness Month conversation with executive coach Deb Barrett, she shares practical strategies for supporting talent, bridging generational gaps, and daily practices for improving mental wellness in radio.
Sport Radio Delivers for Liquor Brands During NBA, NHL Seasons
As liquor brands look to break through in a competitive market, a new study shows that NBA and NHL radio listeners are not only more likely to recall alcohol ads they heard on AM/FM - they’re also more likely to be active consumers in the category.
As Tariffs Disrupt, Radio Ads Offer Stability for Auto Dealers
A 25% tariff on imported vehicles is shaking the US auto market, raising costs and dimming sales forecasts. As dealers rethink strategy, radio is standing out as a cost-effective way to stay visible and drive ROI in turbulent times.
How Radio Sales Managers Can Grow Leads For Sellers
(By Loyd Ford) For a radio sales manager, making sure your team has leads coming out their ears takes a smart, sustained approach to lead generation, qualification, and distribution. Are you ready to try to create your own lead generation?
Capture Your Client’s Personality
(Jeffrey Hedquist) In my seminars to broadcasters, advertisers, ad agencies, writers & producers, I talk about and play examples of “personality” spots – how to capture the personality of the advertiser and transmit that to the audience. Here's what I tell them:
Senators Urge FCC to Deregulate Radio Ownership Caps
A bipartisan letter from 22 US Senators is urging the FCC to update broadcast ownership rules, citing increasing pressure local radio and television stations face as they compete against larger, unregulated digital players in a fast-evolving media environment.
iHeartMedia Sued Over Delayed Disclosure of 2024 Cyberattack
iHeartMedia is the target of a new class action lawsuit filed by a Tennessee listener claiming the company failed to properly protect the personal information of its users and waited months to disclose a significant cyberattack that occurred in the last week of 2024.
Catsimatidis Grows Regional NY Radio Reach With New AM Buy
Red Apple Media, the owner of New York City's 77WABC, has expanded its broadcast reach into New York State's Lower Hudson Valley with the addition of WRCR-AM in Rockland County. The station is now carrying a simulcast of WABC programming.
2025 WBA Gala Spotlights Radio Excellence Across Wisconsin
Stations from across Wisconsin gathered in Madison to honor the top work in local radio and television during the past year at the 2025 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. This year, 125 radio and TV stations submitted 1,493 entries to be judged.
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