Now Inbound: Your Station’s Secret Seller
(Josh Brown) Not long ago, I wrote about how social media can help drive radio sales. At its core, that article was really about something deeper: inbound marketing. The idea is simple, yet powerful: instead of chasing down customers, create content that makes them come to you.
Radio and Rescue Unite: Mix 106.5 Helps Home 125 Animals
Mix 106.5 (WWMX) more than doubled the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter’s previous single-day placement record. All Paws Home, hosted by Mix morning duo Kramer and Jess, placed 125 pets in adoptive or foster homes during the 10-hour live broadcast.
SiriusXM’s Big Play: New Ad Tier Takes Aim at Broadcast Radio
SiriusXM is compounding its competitive pressure on AM/FM with the launch of SiriusXM Play, a new lower-cost, ad-supported subscription tier that opens the company’s music channels to commercials for the first time, in an attempt to steal listeners and brands from OTA radio.
SiriusXM Royalty Practice Lawsuits Advance on Two Fronts
SiriusXM’s handling of music royalty fees is under renewed legal pressure, with two high-profile cases advancing in parallel. A proposed class action alleges the company misled subscribers about added charges, while negotiations with SoundExchange fail.
It Takes A Village: Radio, Reinvented the Old-Fashioned Way
In part two of our conversation with WVLG’s Steve Rosen, Radio Ink explores how a Florida AM station built for retirees is thriving with live talent and deep local connection, offering analog wins in a digital era.
When Disaster Strikes
(Mike McVay) The devastation along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas continues to be top of mind for many in North America. We hear the stories of those impacted by the tragic flooding in the central part of the state, including over 100 who lost their lives.
Leadership Lessons From Coach Pop
(John Shomby) Gregg Popovich is the winningest coach in NBA history, and his leadership style offers powerful lessons for radio. Here’s how recognition, accountability, and trust can reshape your team culture, on-air quality, and long-term station success.
Poll: 53% of Likely Voters Oppose Ending Public Media Funding
As the US Senate prepares to vote on President Trump's $1.1 billion in clawbacks of already approved funding for public broadcasters before the end of the week, a new national survey suggests the move is at odds with voter sentiment.
Broadcasters Foundation Sets August 7 Media Mixer in Austin
As announced earlier this summer, the Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced its first Media Mixer to be held deep in the heart of Texas. The networking and philanthropic event will take place on August 7 at the Austin Marriott Downtown.
Network Radio Research Council Expands as Audio Evolves
The Network Radio Research Council has expanded its membership, adding Audacy Networks, Compass Media Networks, Entravision, Key Networks–United Stations, and Reach Media as it continues its work to advance national radio audience measurement.
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