2025 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Include Music and Talk Icons
A legendary NYC Hip-Hop personality, a longtime West Coast AM talk duo, and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer are just three among this year's 24 nominees for the Radio Hall of Fame, featuring a wide range of personalities across genres and generations.
$12 Million Restored to Radio Free Europe After Court Ruling
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to provide $12 million in funding previously allocated by Congress for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, rejecting the administration’s argument that it could unilaterally revoke funding.
CRS Addresses ‘The C Word’ In New 360 Webinar
After the success of the session "Culture: The C Word You Should Say" at CRS 2025, Country Radio Seminar has released a new installment of its ongoing CRS360 webinar series expanding the conversation around building effective workplace culture in radio.
Trusty FCC Nomination Clears Committee; Dems Demand Balance
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is another step closer to having a Republican majority at the Commission, but a speed bump could lie ahead. As expected, the Senate Commerce Committee advanced the nomination of Olivia Trusty to the FCC in a Wednesday session.
NAB: musicFIRST ‘Rent-Seeking’ Is Harming Local Radio
In a pointed new filing with the FCC, the National Association of Broadcasters accused the musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition of engaging in “copy-paste advocacy” and “rent-seeking” to block deregulation for local radio operators.
Radio’s Leading Women Share Career-Shaping Lessons
On Monday, Radio Ink will unveil the Most Influential Women in Radio for 2025. Now, get a first look at the lessons they've learned on the power of risk-taking, the importance of resilience, the staying true to your own voice.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Heat Is On
(By Paige Nienaber) I’m writing this on a sunny Saturday in Minnesota where the temp is going to top out at 64, but with a promise of 80 (and tornadoes) on Monday. Summer heat is a promotional op. Get ready now to make the most of it. Get loud, get wet, and get very visible.
Avoiding S.O.S. With S.O.P.
(By Chris Stonick) S.O.P. stands for Standard Operating Procedure. When you have a plan that you know works, it’s pretty simple: follow it. It’s something that I used to be great at. And it’s something I need to be great at again...
Renew Group Offloads Final Cumulus Shares Amid Nasdaq Exit
Renew Group Private Ltd. has fully divested its stake in Cumulus Media, exiting just as the broadcaster prepares to leave the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. This comes one year and two months after Renew was poised for a hostile takeover of Cumulus.
Federal Court Halts Trump Move to Fire Three CPB Directors
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an effort by former President Donald Trump to remove three members of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s board, marking another legal victory for the CPB in its ongoing fight with the Trump administration.















