Crook & Chase, Big D & Bubba Among 60th ACM Radio Winners
Country star Ella Langley made a few phone calls to radio stations across the US this morning, as the top Academy of Country Music Awards nominee revealed the winners of the 60th ACM Radio Awards, which included several first-time honorees.
Learn AI Prompt Crafting: Webinar and Prompt Guide Now Online
If you missed Radio Ink's latest Radio Masters Sales Series webinar, Prompt & Circumstance: A.I. Prompt Crafting 101 for Radio Salespeople, it’s now available on-demand. The companion AI Prompt Guide is also available as a free download.
Podcasting Emerges as Gen Z’s Gateway to Talk Audio
While AM/FM still outpaces podcasting in monthly and daily reach, the medium is emerging as the primary gateway to spoken word audio for 18–34-year-olds, marking a generational shift in how younger audiences engage with talk content and an opportunity for radio.
Radio’s Most Influential Women Talk Retention, AI, and Equity
What do the Most Influential Women in Radio have to say about mentorship, career growth, and navigating a rapidly changing industry? From AI to podcasting, their stories reveal both the progress made and the challenges still ahead.
Women To Watch: TT Torrez; Hot 97, New York City
(By Charese Frugé) TT Torrez is Vice President of Artist and Label Relations, Music Director, and Midday Host at MediaCo's Hot 97 (WQHT) in New York. She’s responsible for artist bookings for events like Summer Jam, and Who’s Next, programming, and hosting her weekday show.
Prospects Expect You to Ask; Are You Ready?
(By James Bahm) There’s something to be said for continuous improvement. That statement sounds great; however, as someone who’s spent the better part of my career in professional sales, I know that many of those with whom I’ve worked are… extremely set in their ways.
Michigan Athletics Signs Radio Flagship Deal with Beasley Detroit
Beasley Media Group Detroit has signed a multi-year partnership with University of Michigan Athletics and Learfield’s Michigan Sports Properties to make 94.7 WCSX the new flagship radio station for Michigan Wolverines coverage.
Senators Demand Action After FEMA Freezes Public Radio Grants
With the 2025 hurricane season approaching, a bipartisan call from Capitol Hill is urging FEMA to unfreeze critical grant payments meant to bolster the emergency alert systems of public radio stations across the United States.
Female-Hosted Podcasts Power Purchase Decisions For Women
As podcasts enter the mainstream, radio operators and brands looking for growth would be wise to take note of where much of the momentum is coming from: women. They aren't passive consumers, especially when the content reflects their lived experiences.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Drop It Like It’s Pop
(By Paige Nienaber) My first Summer doing this job found me spending the 4th of July at a client in Jacksonville. It was my first time in the market, and temps were in Hiroshima range with a dew point of about 90. But in extreme temps, there's an easy way to win hearts and minds.















