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Even a 15-second commercial invites the listener on a journey, says columnist Jeffrey Hedquist. "The elements I’ve just described will keep them on that journey for the whole commercial and then pull them along to the door, phone, or website of your client," he says.

The New York Festivals®(NYF) 2026 Radio Awards has unveiled its 2026 Radio Awards Shortlist. Innovative audio storytelling from creators across six continents was carefully evaluated by the New York Festivals 2026 Radio Awards Grand Jury.

Reaching audiences on multiple platforms, maintaining relevance in a shifting media landscape, and embracing the necessary tools to grow and adapt on the fly are not optional: they’re required, says Marty Sacks. For Sacks and Telos Alliance, IP is at the core of helping broadcasters survive and prosper.    

A Salem Media syndicated morning show host believes he has what it takes to succeed 13-term Republican Sam Graves in Congress, representing a swath of Missouri that includes Parkville, Kansas City International Airport, and such rural communities as Chillicothe and Kirksville.  

An FM translator serving a listening area between Albany and Catskill will soon be tied to that network, following its sale from K-LOVE Inc. It is being donated to Hudson Valley Public Radio, a partnership between the man who runs "WALL Radio" and the owner of WKZE, an acclaimed Americana FM in Upstate N.Y.

Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has served as a prestigious recognition, celebrating the exceptional talent, spirit, and contributions of women across all roles of the radio industry. Nominations are now open for 2026.

After more than four decades in broadcasting, the Senior Vice President for Connoisseur Media has announced her retirement, concluding a career that included roles at the former Alpha Media. 

He's returning to State College, Pa., where he previously served as a Market Manager in two locales for Seven Mountains Media. Now, he's the Vice President of Sales for Sticks Media, a role that will see Joe Wowk oversee client partnerships and sales operations across the small radio ownership group's properties. 

If you enjoy Los Cachorros de Chicago and listening to Cubs games en español, streaming audio and an FM radio with an HD Radio tuner is in order, as TelevisaUnivision has inked an agreement with the Major League Baseball team that brings the club back to the company's station group in market No. 3.

The FCC has ordered the owner of Spanish-language religious radio stations to pay its overdue regulatory fee bill or face a license revocation for an FM radio station purchased nine years ago — placing it in similar status with seven other facilities that no longer exist which also have an outstanding bill to the Commission.