Wireless and Financial Brands Shine in Radio’s Top Advertisers
It was a fascinating week for radio's top national advertisers, with sweeping change and new faces becoming the name of the game entering the last month of Q1. Yet throughout it all, Progressive stayed on top Media Monitors' Spot Ten Radio rankings.
Countdown to NAB Show 2025: vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande
To begin Radio Ink's annual series of interviews with radio's biggest innovators ahead of NAB Show 2025, vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande discusses new initiatives, AI integration, and what to expect from vCreative in Las Vegas.
Chairman Carr Continues Tough FCC Stance on Pirate Radio
The FCC has issued its first pirate radio fines under new Chairman Brendan Carr to two unlicensed operators in Miami-Dade County as the Commission continues its efforts to combat illegal broadcasting. The $385,322 in proposed fines target long-time offenders.
Katherine Maher Defends NPR’s Compliance Amid FCC Probe
NPR CEO Katherine Maher is speaking out about the ongoing investigation, led partly by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, into the network's sponsorship practices and whether they resemble commercial advertisements, potentially violating federal guidelines.
76% of News Consumers Still Use AM/FM, But A Shift Is Here
As digital platforms continue to cut into traditional radio's share of the media pie, a study conducted in the middle of the 2024 election shows shifting media habits among news consumers in the US, highlighting a decline in AM/FM usage.
Changing The Way You Think About Selling Radio
(By Loyd Ford) Between a transactional mindset and a long-term vision, maybe it’s time to think about your radio sales job as something else entirely. After all, what is it you do if you are a really amazing salesperson?
Reaching The Tribe
(Jeffrey Hedquist) What tribes do you belong to? I was just thinking about some of the tribes (groups of individuals who think alike; who believe the same things; who identify with their group) I’ve been/am part of in my life:
Alice Cooper Brings The Attic To LA Radio On KLOS
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper brings his syndicated radio show, Alice’s Attic with Alice Cooper, to Meruelo Media's Los Angeles rock station 95.5 KLOS. The show features Cooper's storytelling, exclusive content, fan interactions, and celebrity interviews.
WRDB Radio Auction Hits $74,000 Goal for Reedsburg Nonprofits
The 74th annual WRDB Radio Auction raised a record $74,000 to benefit 30 local nonprofit organizations via the Reedsburg Area United Fund. The five-day event saw 35 hours of auctions broadcasts on Magnum Media's WRDB-AM covering Sauk County, WI.
Turn Your Fear of Complacency Into Radio Success
(By Buzz Knight) Fear does not often make for a great work environment, but radio managers can effectively use the fear of complacency as a motivational tool by creating a culture of vigilance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering proactive engagement. Here’s how:
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