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.
Commonwealth Gives South Central Kentucky A Station With Zing
Commonwealth Broadcasting's latest radio offering for South Central Kentucky kicked off with a zing. Zing! 106.7 (WHHT-HD3) signed on in Glasgow on March 31, launching an Adult Contemporary format built around familiar feel-good pop hits for the region.
The Conclave at 50: Virtual Toast Previews Final Conference
Fifty years after a small group of radio programmers gathered in the Upper Midwest, The Conclave is commemorating the milestone with a virtual toast on April 17 ahead of the event's final return to in-person programming this fall in Minneapolis.
HRC 2026 Session To Plot Digital Future for Hispanic Radio
As online audio monthly listening hits an all-time high among US listeners, Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 will tackle digital platform strategy for stations, with practitioners covering content, distribution, and measurement for multicultural audiences.
13 Ways Solo Morning Hosts Can Sound Like a Team
(Randy Lane) We coach a successful, long-running morning show that’s transitioning from two hosts to one. That raises an important question: How do you maintain a team's energy and dynamics when there’s only one voice?
Licata Takes CEO Role at iHeart’s Multiplatform Group
iHeartMedia has elevated Ann Marie Licata to lead its largest operating segment. Licata has been named CEO of iHeart's Multiplatform Group, which encompasses the company's 860-plus local broadcast radio stations Premiere Networks, TTWN, and data targeting products.
Public Media Bridge Fund Shifts From Crisis to Collaboration
Six months after rushing out emergency grants to keep public radio stations on the air, the Public Media Bridge Fund is shifting its focus from triage to transformation. Its first open call invites public media organizations to apply for support on collaboration projects.
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