NAB Opens Nominations for 2025 Technology Awards for Radio
The NAB is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Technology Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in broadcast engineering, digital leadership, and technological innovation. The awards will be presented during NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas.
AWM Celebrates Parenti, Mitchell, & More At NYC Leadership Gala
On Tuesday, the Alliance for Women in Media honored eight media industry trailblazers at the Gracies Leadership Awards at Tribeca 360° in New York City, including Radio Ink's own President and Publisher Deborah Parenti.
Local Broadcasters Push Growth With Tech and Audience Focus
As national media giants dominate headlines with layoffs and financial challenges, small and independent broadcast groups continue to harbor success stories as they navigate slipstreams in the economic headwinds, as exemplified at Forecast 2025.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: A Promotions Cornucopia
(By Paige Nienaber) The last couple of weeks have been a complete and total nut crunch(™) for this industry. If you’re at companies where “We’re not waiting for the other shoe to drop,” God bless your fortune, but don’t be snooty.
Local Vs. Syndication
(By Randy Lane) iHeart’s Bob Pittman recently reignited radio’s still-raging debate about local versus syndication. I spoke with four General Managers who have a mix of local and syndicated shows to get their views on the impact of revenue and ratings.
These Holiday Gifts Give Back To Broadcasters
(By Deborah Parenti) When was the last time you gave a holiday gift you knew the recipient would truly never forget? Or how about a gift that would lend a hand to a broadcaster in need and help preserve history?
Futuri Redesigns TopicPulse for More Content Localization
Futuri has announced a major redesign of its AI-powered content intelligence platform TopicPulse. The updated platform provides real-time insights into trending stories, audience engagement, and competitor coverage for radio stations to use on-air and off.
MediaCo Balances Growth and Challenges in Q3 Earnings
Mediaco Holding Inc., the new parent company of Estrella Media and operator of New York City's HOT 97 (WQHT) and WBLS, posted mixed financial results for Q3. The company recorded net revenues of $29.86 million for the quarter ending September 30.
Friday’s The Last Day To Nominate The Best PDs In Country Radio
As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list closes on Monday.
Elon Musk, NAB, & Commissioners Applaud Carr’s New FCC Role
Names across Washington, DC, are reacting to the announcement from President-Elect Trump that Brendan Carr will be the next Chairman of the FCC. From presumed outgoing Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to Elon Musk, congratulations come in from across parties.















