Atlanta Braves Lock in 12-Year Radio Flagship Extension
The Atlanta Braves have no plans to stray from the AM station that has been the team's flagship radio home for the past sixteen years. Dickey Broadcasting Company has signed a twelve-year extension to carry Braves play-by-play on 680 The Fan (WCNN-AM).
Senate Prepares to Review Trump FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty
The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a nomination hearing for FCC nominee Olivia Trusty on Wednesday, April 9, fulfilling the pre-inauguration promise by President Donald Trump to make her his candidate for the seat vacated by Jessica Rosenworcel.
AM Radio is an ‘Insurance Policy’ in Emergency Evacuations
Mary Jo Flynn-Nevins, Sacramento County’s Chief of Emergency Services and IAEM policy chair, talks to Radio Ink about the real-world consequences of removing AM from vehicles, the AM Act policy push, and what broadcasters can do.
What To See At NAB Show 2025: Weekend Sessions for Radio
From economic forecasts to radio's next superstars, NAB Show 2025 starts with a weekend of sessions focused on the future, all on topics affecting small and medium market broadcasters and the largest companies alike. Here is a sampling of what to expect:
OUT NOW: Meet Radio’s Top 20 Leaders of 2025
The April issue of Radio Ink celebrates top industry leaders and opportunities. From NAB’s April Carty-Sipp to AI sales strategies and leadership insights, this edition is packed with tools to drive growth, innovation, and future success.
Talk Fast, Think Faster: The Case for Improv
Preparation doesn’t get the attention it needs. Yet, radio talent are too often programmed to fill their content clock with a precise formula, and they and their brand managers underestimate the importance of mastering the art of improvisation.
10 Content Traps That Kill Radio Listener Engagement
(By Randy Lane) The key question to creating sticky A-level content is, “Will the premise lead to stories, humor, conflict, drama, character reveals, or engaging listener interaction?” Avoid these premises if you want to create captivating content:
Blast From The Past: B. Derek Shaw, WRAW-AM
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from B. Derek Shaw at WRAW-AM in Reading, PA, in 1978. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
AM Radio Shines in 2025 NABLF Service to America Awards
As legislative pressure mounts to make automakers keep AM radio in vehicle dashboards, this year’s NAB Leadership Foundation awards prove its value. AM stations like WWNC, WCCO, and WBAL are being honored for lifesaving public service and community connection.
CRS 2026 Seeks Agenda Committee Members
Country Radio Broadcasters is now accepting applications for the Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee, the volunteer team responsible for shaping the educational programming of CRS 2026, through Friday, April 18.
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