FEMA Urged to Act as CPB Closure Threatens EAS Infrastructure
In the wake of the elimination of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Rescissions Act of 2025, the organization's ongoing closure could soon deal a serious blow to emergency readiness, particularly in rural and at-risk communities.
BIG3 Dunks on Progressive in Spot Ten With Help From iHeart
Progressive had a rare week outside of the number one spot on Media Monitors' latest Spot Ten rankings of the top national radio advertisers. For the week of August 11–17, Ice Cube's BIG3 took it to the rim for the win, making the most of the league's iHeart deal.
AI Misuse May Be Leading To Radio Ad Underperformance
As AI tools become faster, smarter, and more accessible, radio stations are exploring new ways to streamline local spot production. But a new study suggests that when creative expertise is removed from the process entirely, the results may fall short.
Brian Fisher Named MediaCo CRO as Digital Revenue Escalates
MediaCo has promoted Brian Fisher to Chief Revenue Officer, expanding his leadership to all revenue-generating functions across the company’s linear, digital, audio, and event businesses in a time of accelerated expansion for the company.
How Small Market Radio Is Finding Strength in Community Roots
After tough Q2 earnings calls for some of radio’s biggest players, Radio Ink set out to see how smaller operators are navigating today’s challenges and finding real momentum. The through line? A sharp focus on local content, intentional staffing, and deep community ties.
Workforce Diversity in Radio News Reverses Course, Per RTDNA
After reaching its highest diversity levels on record, radio newsrooms experienced a significant setback in workforce diversity during 2025, with minority representation dropping nearly five percentage points, erasing gains made since 2023.
OUT NOW: Nielsen’s Rich Tunkel on Radio’s Future
The August issue of Radio Ink Magazine is here: Nielsen’s Rich Tunkel on data and advertisers, the Best PDs in America, and expert takes on AI, mentorship, and holiday strategy. Everything you need to finish 2025 strong.
APMG Cuts 6% of Staff After State and Federal Funding Loss
American Public Media Group has laid off approximately 6% of its workforce, following a $6 million budget shortfall tied to rescinded federal funding and reduced state support from the Minnesota Legislature, impacting several divisions of the public radio giant.
No Silver Bullet, Just Iron Habits
(Loyd Ford) A key mistake that many fall prey to in business and in sales is chasing the idea of the Silver Bullet. You know, things are going poorly now, but if I pull off this unbelievable deal, all will be saved. The keyword in that sentence is unbelievable.
Be Careful How You Seed the Imagination
(Jeffrey Hedquist) As creators of audio marketing, we have tremendous power. But sometimes, without realizing it, we misuse our power and leave the listener with an impression or experience that defeats the purpose of the commercial.
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