Rules of Engagement
(By Buzz Knight) Every day in radio is a battle. In an era of endless digital distractions, radio personalities and radio brands face the daunting challenge of capturing and holding the attention of listeners who have more choices than ever before.
FAQs: 3-Minute Rule Edition
(By Randy Lane) Three of the most common questions Jeff and I are asked by talent and management are regarding stop-sets, meeting with talent, and when to run features. But the hottest topic of discussion? It's all about Nielsen's new 3-minute rule.
CPB Awards $649K to Strengthen Local News in Appalachia
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded a grant providing three years of additional funding to the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, a journalism collaboration spanning public radio and television across Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Marconi Nominations Open; Ceremony Shifts to Standalone Gala
The NAB has opened the nomination period for the 2025 Marconi Radio Awards, as the annual ceremony is moving to a special gala dinner held in advance of NAB Show New York this October, marking a shift outside of the annual conference at the Javits Center.
Tariff Fears, Ad Slowdown Push Cumulus Q1 Loss Past $32M
Tariffs, The Daily Wire, and digital were repeated points in Cumulus Media's Q1 2025 earnings report, which saw the broadcaster's net loss rise to $32.4 million for the quarter - more than doubling the $14.2 million loss posted in Q1 2024.
NABOB to FCC: Keep Subcaps to Protect Black Radio Ownership
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters is urging the FCC to maintain its Local Radio Ownership Rule, saying that any loosening of AM or FM subcaps would weaken AM radio and further erode the already limited number of Black-owned stations in the US.
Take 30 Minutes To Shore Up Your Recession Revenue Defenses
Account Executives, Sales Managers, and market leaders: you're invited to Hire Ground: Selling Radio for Recession Recruitment, the next installment of Radio Ink’s Radio Masters Sales Series - sponsored by Marketron - at 12p ET
Women To Watch: Karen Dalessandro; 100.7 KSLX, Phoenix
(By Charese Fruge) Karen Dalessandro is PM Drive Host for Hubbard Radio’s 100.7 KSLX in Phoenix. She started in radio doing Nights in Lansing at WILS in 1981. Two years later, she was “hot rockin’ and flame throwin” at WHYT in Detroit.
Permanent DST Vote Disliked By Many In AM Faces Recount
Following its Wednesday vote on FCC nominee Olivia Trusty, the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance a piece of legislation divisive to many broadcasters. But opponents of the proposed change get a reprieve, thanks to a technicality.
Edison: Radio Is Still Key in Women’s Music Listening Routines
If music is "medicine" for women, as new research from Edison Research claims, then radio must be the pharmacist. Data reveals how deeply music - especially via AM/FM - mixes with women’s routines, relationships, and emotional wellbeing in the United States.
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