Jacobs Media Opens Registration for Techsurvey 2025
Jacobs Media has opened registration for Techsurvey 2025 for US and Canadian commercial radio stations through December 19. Techsurvey 2025 will track shifts in media habits by age, gender, and ethnicity and will analyze listener behaviors across 10-12 radio formats.
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean For Broadcast Regulations
The day after the 2024 elections, Radio Ink discussed the most immediate broadcast regulatory questions raised by a second Trump presidency with veteran broadcast attorney Frank Montero. We revisit that conversation today as President Trump begins his second term.
Chicago, Texas, and California Leaders Now Ousted in iHeart Cuts
More regional and market leaders have been ejected by iHeartMedia as sweeping layoffs continue throughout the company, with more reportedly on the way. A Radio Ink source reports a complete reshaping of the company's market management structure is likely.
NAB Challenges FCC’s New Foreign Sponsorship ID Rules
The NAB is challenging the FCC’s new foreign sponsorship identification rule changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The NAB continues to argue that these requirements violate federal law while placing an excessive burden on broadcasters.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Secrets, Turkeys, & Shots
(By Paige Nienaber) We’re almost sixty days out from New Year's. What was the plan last year and any thoughts for this year? It’s sadly become kind of a throwaway night for Radio these days. No mixer. No club. Just a syndicated countdown.
Does Your Brand Own Its Emotion?
(By Randy Lane) Jimmy Fallon says he spent years chasing a dream that wasn’t his. After his first stint at SNL, his goal was to become a movie star. He made two movies that bombed. Then he had a realization. “I think my why is, ‘Can I make people happy?’”
Don’t Leave The Office Today Before Doing THIS
(By Rick Fink) It’s one of the strongest sermons I preach! Preparation is the key to success! Abraham Lincoln understood the value of being prepared when he said, "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax."
Multi-Channel Audio Ads Bring 55% Higher Holiday Conversions
With the holiday shopping season now underway, brands are vying for attention and audio continues to offer powerful reach and return on investment, from seasonal radio to engaging and entertaining podcasts. So how can brands best leverage this time of year?
Curtis LeGeyt Praises Broadcasters’ Role in Election
NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt has again emphasized the importance of press freedom in maintaining an informed electorate. From Election Day to the critical role of radio after Hurricane Helene, LeGeyt praised broadcasters for halting misinformation.
Political Ad Dollars and Digital Growth Anchor Beasley Media’s Q3
Beasley Media Group reported a mix of progress and challenges in its Q3 2024 earnings call. The company faced a dip in overall net revenue, reporting $58.2 million, down from $60.1 million a year prior in the face of reduced audio advertising and business changes.
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