Radio Has Been ‘A Godsend For So Many’ In Helene’s Aftermath
Denise Potter lives 30 minutes south of Asheville in Hendersonville, NC. After nearly a week without reliable cell service, Denise spoke with Radio Ink to share her experience during and after Helene and the powerful difference radio is making in the region.
EMF Sells Off Nashville Signal Three Months After Purchase
Back in March, Educational Media Foundation announced its purchase of four Salem Media signals spread between Nashville and Honolulu for $7 million. The Christian radio giant is now recouping some of that purchase price with a sale of its own in Music City.
SportsRadio 94WIP To Continue as Phillies Flagship
Audacy and the Philadelphia Phillies have extended their radio broadcast partnership in a new multi-year deal. SportsRadio 94WIP will remain the flagship station for all Phillies games, including regular season, postseason, and select Spring Training matchups.
Podcast Radio’s Genre-Based Blocks Debut on Minnesota AM
Alpha Media’s KAUS-AM is the newest US home of Podcast Radio, expanding the format to southern Minnesota. The station will also carry a Podcast Radio first: dedicated genre hours for curated podcast programming including business, true crime, and comedy.
NAACP Rolls Out $3.75M Radio Campaign for Black Voter Turnout
The NAACP is the latest organization to turn to radio in the march to election day. The group has launched a $3.75 million AM/FM campaign in key battleground states aimed at encouraging Black voters to participate on November 5.
Radio Continues Its Key Role in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
As communities continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, radio continues to be a vital lifeline in the areas affected and beyond. Organizations from FEMA to Beasley are fully using the airwaves to assist in any way possible.
What Challenges Keep Radio’s Best Managers Awake At Night?
So far in this decade, radio has fought a pandemic, massive inflation, and labor shortages. Ahead of October’s Radio Ink issue crowning the industry’s best managers of 2024, here's what these leaders say are radio's biggest challenges.
‘The Oasis’ Is Back On Dayton Radio With Randy Michaels Buy
In August, renowned radio veteran Randy Michaels filed with the FCC that he was set to acquire WOXY from Roland Medrano's Lazo Media for $1.8 million. As of October 2, the former regional Mexican station has new life, returning a beloved station to Dayton, OH.
Women to Watch: Autumn Joi; Lit 106!
(By Charese Frugé) Autumn Joi is the Midday Host of Washington, DC’s newest digital radio station WLIT "Lit 106!" Joi began her career with an internship at WPGC 95.5 in Washington, DC, with the iconic radio/TV legend, Donnie Simpson.
Radio Recruitment Dollars: Lesson Four
(By Chris Stonick) If you're prospecting clients for recruitment ad dollars, you may be asking "when and where?" You could ask a client I had in Hobbs, NM. 33% of their total billing was recruitment. Over $1,000,000 with a sales staff of two! I was amazed.
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