AM Radio ‘Paramount’ for Public Safety, Says Seattle Fire Chief
SFD Assistant Chief Chris Lombard has responded to 9/11, hurricanes, and tornadoes. In every disaster, one tool has stayed reliable: radio. He talks with Radio Ink about how AM still saves lives - and what’s at stake if it disappears from car dashboards.
Radio Ink Brings 30 and Under Superstars Panel to BEA 2025
Since 2019, Radio Ink has celebrated young professionals making waves in radio with its annual 30 and Under Superstars list. For the first time ever, that list is going from the page to the stage at the BEA Conference in Las Vegas during NAB Show 2025.
Telemundo’s José Cancela to Keynote Hispanic Radio Conference
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership, which is why Radio Ink is proud to announce Telemundo Station Group President José Cancela will deliver the opening keynote address at this year's Hispanic Radio Conference in Houston.
Your Action Plan for the Infinite Dial 2025
(By Mike McVay) This past week, Edison Research presented The Infinite Dial 2025. The results present an analysis of “what is” and a roadmap forward for those looking for trends that appear to be showing growth. Here’s how to read that roadmap.
What Today’s Radio Air Personality Job Really Looks Like
(By John Shomby) When I entered the radio business, the responsibilities of an on-air talent were short and simple. “Tight board, willing to relocate, good pipes.” What does TODAY’S job description of an on-air personality look like?
B101.5 to Split $100K Among Four Fredericksburg Nonprofits
Centennial Broadcasting’s B101.5 (WBQB) has announced a yearlong "$100K Of Kindness" campaign, aimed at supporting local charitable organizations around Fredericksburg, VA. B101.5 will donate a total of $100,000, with four nonprofits each receiving $25,000.
Wireless Carriers Flood Radio With Ads For Second Week
It was another strong week for wireless carriers in the latest Spot Ten Radio rankings, as three of the top five advertisers came from the telecom sector. AT&T Wireless jumped into second place, pushing Verizon Wireless down to third.
Kansas City Royals Shift to FM Flagship with New Audacy Deal
For the first time, Kansas City Royals games will be broadcast on a full-time FM sports station in their hometown. The team is continuing its relationship with Audacy under a new multi-year agreement making 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ) the Royals' exclusive radio flagship.
Free Webinar Tomorrow: Teach Your Sales Staff AI Prompting 101
Like a great sales pitch requires careful wording and understanding the client’s needs, so does an AI prompt. Join Radio Ink for our next Radio Masters Sales Series webinar: "Prompt & Circumstance: A.I. Prompt Crafting 101 for Radio Salespeople” - sponsored by Marketron.
Carr: Broadcasters With DEI Programs Could Get Deals Blocked
“Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any sort of their invidious forms of DEI discrimination.” Those words from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday are a direct warning to all license holders.















