The 18-Inch Gap That A.I. Cannot Cross
(John Shomby) Artificial Intelligence is here. Not coming. Not evolving. Here. And like every major shift before it — the internet, smartphones, streaming — it’s getting better, faster, and easier by the day. New platforms, new tools, new capabilities. But there’s one place it will never go.
NABLF Vegas Mixer To Let Employers TAP Into New Hiring Pool
NABLF and NAB Pilot have teamed up to host their second mixer for this year’s Technology Apprentice Program on the Saturday of NAB Show 2026, connecting emerging broadcast talent to engineering and technology opportunities across the industry.
Borrell Details Radio Gains as All Other Legacy Media Slides
Something is working in radio that isn't working anywhere else in legacy media. Revenue is growing, and the answer, according to new analysis from Borrell Associates, comes down to a bet most stations are only beginning to make. Yet the good news comes with a warning.
There Is A Strong Next Chapter
(Lisa Fields) Change is one of those things nobody asks for, but it has a funny way of leading to something better. Even if it takes a minute to feel that way. Any kind of transition around layoffs is never easy, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of uncertainty and frustration.
Marketron Expands Traffic as a Service for Broadcasters
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources.
How To Be The One Seller Who Looks Deeper
(Loyd Ford) There’s a quiet truth in radio that too many sellers ignore: The most valuable accounts are often the ones no one is calling on. Competition crowds obvious categories like auto, furniture, and healthcare. Real opportunity lives in the unassigned and the misunderstood.
You’re The Winner!
(Steve Allan) Last week, Radio Ink cited NuVoodoo’s Ratings Prospects 2026 study of listener behavior. One of the big takeaways was that listener interest in radio contests has spiked over the last year. As reported, economic uncertainty is likely a root cause for this.
AWM Breakfast at NAB Show Eyes Broadcasting Under Pressure
Before NAB Show proper opens in earnest, the Alliance for Women in Media is setting the tone at its annual Monday morning AWM Breakfast. This year's panel, "Riding the Rollercoaster: Leading Through Tumultuous Times," promises frank discussion.
iHeart Asheville Adds FM Signal for News Radio WWNC
iHeartMedia Asheville’s News Radio 570 (WWNC-AM) will now simulcast on 92.9 FM, extending the reach of talk programming from Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, and Dave Ramsey. The station also airs local news weekday mornings, anchored by Mark Starling.
K-Bear, K-Whale Raise $101K for St. Jude in Anchorage
Connoisseur Media's Anchorage rock and country stations teamed up for their annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital radiothon last week, raising more than $101,000 over two days through on-air storytelling, talent-driven appeals, and listener interaction.
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