Begin at the End
(Randy Lane) Albert Einstein famously said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge.” He went on to state, “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." It’s no wonder so many high performers use their imagination to visualize success.
Blast From The Past: Marion Lacroix
C'est Vendredi! This week's Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes all the way from France. It was January 1988, when Marion Lacroix hosted his debut episode of Country Roots on Radio Arc En Ciel in Strasbourg.
AM Radio Act Finally Gets Its House Floor Vote Date
After years of lobbying, hundreds of House co-sponsors and a summer spent pressing congressional leadership, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act finally has a floor date. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has scheduled a standalone vote.
Dallas Mavericks Move Radio Home To Audacy’s KRLD
The Dallas Mavericks and Audacy have aligned for a multi-year partnership, designating 105.3 The Fan (KRLD) the flagship frequency for the NBA franchise, with the Texas State Network handling distribution in outer markets.
FCC Sets Deadline Date For 2026 Radio Fees
The FCC has locked in a hard payment date and penalty structure for the Fiscal Year 2026 fee hike it finalized last month, opening its online payment system with a concrete deadline and real consequences for broadcasters to plan around.
Riverfront Closes Deal For Six Connoisseur SD Stations
Connoisseur Media has closed on the sale of six South Dakota stations to Riverfront Broadcasting for $350,000, completing a deal first announced in May. The transaction includes KDLO, KIXX, KSDR, KSDR, KWAT-AM, and KKSD.
Audacy Philadelphia’s B101 Wigs Out for a Good Cause
Like most sitcoms, Audacy Philadelphia’s B101 (WBEB) has an annual clip show. This one, however, is for a good cause. The 17th Annual Kathy’s Clips Cut-A-Thon to benefit the Wigs for Kids nonprofit raised over $20,000 and collected 560 inches of hair.
AM Radio Act Allies Race Short House Calendar Before Year End
With Congress back this week for a narrow window before its pre-election recess, NAB and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act allies like the National Religious Broadcasters are making an urgent push for a House floor vote, warning the bipartisan bill's time is running out.
Every Station Counts: How Radio’s Best Managers Run a Cluster
Every cluster has a flagship. And then there are the others. Not bad or forgotten stations. Just the ones that don't lead the sales pitch. Radio's Best Managers tell us how they keep smaller or lower-revenue stations in their cluster from feeling like an afterthought.
Humility, Not Just Hustle, Is A Modern Must For Radio Sellers
Forget "Always Be Closing." On NASBA's Broadcast Advocate podcast, Maine Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Tim Moore hosted Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore to discuss the new mantras for radio sales success.














