Katz: Radio Tops List of Trusted Media Among Black Adults
Building on its 2024 Media Trust Study, Katz Radio Group has revealed that radio remains the most trusted medium for Black adults in the US - a particularly valuable achievement given America's increasing struggle to identify trustworthy content.
Blast From The Past: Radio Maverick; KFOX, 1981
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Radio Maverick, aka Kidd Kelly, at 93.5 KFOX in Redondo Beach. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Change Inbound In Turner’s First Message As Audacy Interim CEO
In an all-staff email obtained by Radio Ink, Kelli Turner addressed Audacy employees for the first time in her new role as interim President and CEO. Turner takes over following the departure of David Field as President, CEO, and Board Member.
Chicago to Host 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will begin accepting submissions for its 2025 nominees on February 1. After the window closes at 2:59a ET on April 1, the committee will select 24 names to be voted on by industry personnel later in the year.
NAB Defends AM Radio’s Public Safety Role Against CTA Criticism
As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act gears up for its second attempt at being passed into law, Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro wants the NAB to back up its claims that AM radio is vital to public safety. So the NAB is - with Shapiro's own words.
Women to Watch: Paisley Banks; Froggy 101.7/104.9, Frankfort, KY
(By Charese Frugé) Paisley Banks is the Morning Host of Seven Mountains Media's Froggy 101.7/104.9 in Frankfort, KY. She also does middays for her sister station Froggy 95.5 in Johnstown, PA, and is Promotions Director for the Frankfort cluster.
RAB Unites Radio Industry Execs For ‘One Voice’ Initiative Debut
The RAB launched its One Voice initiative with organization President Mike Hulvey corralling an all-star lineup of radio executives on Wednesday to unite the industry with a consistent message to advertisers about the true power of the medium.
Public Radio Grant Freeze Put On Ice As Confusion Remains
After a White House attempt to halt federal funding that would have affected grant money for public radio, the Office of Management and Budget has rescinded its initial memo as a federal judge says he will move to block any future actions of the same nature.
Urban Radio Saw Record Growth Among Black Listeners In 2024
Even as other media proliferates, Black Americans remain dedicated audio consumers, with radio and podcast listening averaging 27.4 million Black adults weekly - a number comparable to Connected TV.
Field Reflects on Audacy’s Transformation in Farewell Letter
As David J. Field steps down as President and CEO of Audacy, he has delivered a final message to staff. In an all-company memo shared with Radio Ink, Field shared his optimism for Audacy’s future as it enters a new chapter under fresh leadership.
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