SiriusXM Brings Free, Ad-Supported Radio To Automobiles
SiriusXM announced a seismic shift in the company's subscription model that could reshape the audio battle for the car dashboard. As it tries to gain ground against AM/FM and streaming competition, SiriusXM has launched an ad-supported, in-car plan.
How Radio’s Top Program Directors Recruit Radio’s Top Air Talent
Despite the dirty rumors that "nobody wants to work in radio anymore," AM/FM is still drawing top-tier talent. As Radio Ink recognize the Best Program Directors in America, we asked this year’s honorees how they recognize tomorrow's huge ratings pullers.
Women to Watch: Destiny Diggs, Reach Media Gospel Network
(By Charese Frugé) Destiny Diggs is Vice President of Network Programming for Reach Gospel Radio Network. She spearheads inventive multi-generational radio network programming, engages with music executives and radio reps and selects music for airplay.
Knights of the ‘Sporadic Roundtable’
(Chris Stonick) Legendary former Head Coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” I could not agree with this statement more. That’s why in my sales meetings, we developed the "Sporadic Roundtable."
Ferreiro Health Concerns Prompt CFO Change at TelevisaUnivision
TelevisaUnivision Chief Financial Officer Carlos Ferreiro is stepping down from his executive role due to health reasons, effective September 1. Juan Pablo Newman, currently the Chief Growth Officer at TelevisaUnivision Mexico, will serve as interim CFO.
KISS 104.1’s ‘Shoesday’ Gives Atlanta Families New School Kicks
As back-to-school season approaches, Cox Media Group Atlanta's KISS 104.1 ( held its first-ever "Shoesday" Giveaway. On Tuesday, July 23, the station gave away $100 gift cards to families in need to use for new school shoes.
Rosenworcel Clarifies FCC Plan for Clearer AI Political Ads
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has released a fact sheet clarifying the points of the FCC's proposal to enhance transparency in radio and television political advertisements that utilize artificial intelligence.
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You’ve undoubtedly noticed Radio Ink’s major change in the past month. Since this is such a big deal, we are giving - for the first time in our history - all our digital subscribers and readers a free copy of the most current issue of Radio Ink.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Think Pink
(By Paige Nienaber) Many stations miss out on revenue because they don’t plan for events far enough in advance, so here’s a Dumpage of ideas for one of the greatest charitable efforts that I know of: Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.
What’s The Big Idea?
(By Rick Fink) How do you get advertisers to invest more money with you or renew it with a rate increase, and how do you get that hard-to-sell prospect to consider adding your station? Come up with and present a BIG Idea!















