How Radio’s Best Managers Are Retaining Top Performers in 2024
Ranking as one of the top issues for radio leaders, staff retention is a pain point that few can escape. With October's Radio Ink issue crowning the industry's best managers of 2024, who better to ask about keeping top performers on board?
Women to Watch: Tamara Young-McCoy; ArtSoul Radio
(By Charese Frugé) Tamara Young-McCoy is the founder of ArtSoul Radio, a Chicago-based radio network and media company. Since 2014, ArtSoul Radio has focused on Christian Soul alongside Contemporary Gospel, Christian Hip-Hop, Christian AfroBeats, and Worship music.
Radio Recruitment Dollars: Lesson Three
(By Chris Stonick) If you see a "now hiring" sign, contact with confidence! You can hang your hat on the fact that these companies are not finding the people they want to hire, so go in strong. Then when you find that success, capitalize on it!
CRS 2025 Opens Submissions for Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award
Country Radio Seminar 2025 is now accepting nominations for the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award. This award is presented to individuals in the Country radio industry who embody the values of generosity, community service, and caring.
Public Radio Music Day 2024 Gains Congressional Recognition
As the noncomMUSIC Alliance, along with the Alliance of Rural Public Media, prepares to host the fifth annual Public Radio Music Day, bipartisan members of US Congress have banded together on a resolution to officially recognize the medium's influence.
Talking With Giants of Broadcasting: Mike McVay
On November 12, The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation inducted the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts. Among those honorees is McVay Media President Mike McVay. Radio Ink talked with McVay about what it means to be a giant of radio.
Harris Starts Rural Radio Ad Strike; Trump Leans Into Podcasts
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has launched a series of digital and radio ads targeting rural and Republican voters in Pennsylvania. At the same time, former President Donald Trump continues to make a push across popular podcasts with a specific audience.
Cakim: Local News Radio Trust Boosts Ad Impact
Audacy Head of Research & Insights Idil Cakim is expanding on the company's recent study into the growing importance of local news radio and its ability to maintain trust and credibility. Cakim shared a sample of how brands can benefit from news adjacency.
Political Content a Rising Risk for Talent as Brands Seek Neutrality
As media personalities and influencers try to balance authenticity and brand partnerships, those brands are reportedly growing increasingly cautious about who they pair with, particularly around political content as the presidential election nears.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Know Your Quarry
(By Paige Nienaber) The Fugitive is up-and-running at a couple of my clients and one of the keys to making your chase successful is to continually update the promos. One of my favorites involves a French/Canadian fur trapper.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
