Katz: Storm Sponsorships Build Trust For Radio Advertisers
When a hurricane cuts power and cell service to a coastal region, radio becomes the final lifeline that people rely on to keep them safe. The advertisers funding that coverage are buying something no other channel can replicate: a direct line to a community's trust.
What Radio Networks Need To Know Before 2027 C-Band Auction
(Sponsored) In July, the FCC approved a plan to auction off more C-band spectrum by 2027. Anyone using it now has to clear out first, in the top 75 markets by the end of 2030 and everywhere else by mid-2031. Here's what that means for a radio network's planning.
I Was On A Plane The Morning of 9/11
(Steve Goldstein) Twenty-five years ago, I boarded an early-morning flight from New York to Chicago. It was a routine flight on an ordinary Tuesday. When we landed, the pilot taxied the plane to a remote section of O’Hare. His voice was shaking when he came over the PA.
Zimmer Hits FCC For Three Commissioner Cap Repeal Blitz
Call it John Zimmer's grand tour of the FCC. The Missouri broadcaster met with Chairman Brendan Carr and advisors from the remaining two commissioners all in one day this past week, making his case for deregulating local radio ownership caps at every stop.
Cruz Sets DC Hearing On FCC Nominee Thumann Severs
A Senate hearing set for next week could move the FCC closer to a full bench. The Commerce Committee has scheduled consideration of several nominees from President Trump, including Chairman Brendan Carr's senior counsel, Danielle Thumann Severs.
Looking Back, After 25 Years
Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads was building the future of radio in 2001 when September 11 intersected with his own story. Twenty-five years later, he looks back on a fateful phone call and the providence that shaped everything that came after.
For Tech-Forward Drivers, Radio Wins In The Connected Car
The most tech-obsessed drivers on the road turn out to be radio's biggest fans, too. Audacy's newest connected-car research finds that drivers eager for AI-powered vehicle features listen to AM/FM and radio apps at far higher rates than other drivers.
OUT NOW: Meet Radio’s Best Managers
Every station has an on-air voice, a sales team, and a signal. What separates the ones that thrive is who's steering the whole operation. This month, Radio Ink goes inside the job that is measured by the sum of all departments: the general manager.
5 Lessons Radio Personalities Can Learn From Dolly
(Randy Lane) My wife and I were fortunate to see Dolly’s last appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016. She was an outstanding singer and musician, but what struck me most was how captivating she was as a personality. She's a good blueprint for any air talent.
Blast From The Past: KDWB, September 2001
This week's Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from the personal archives of Paige Nienaber, featuring Minneapolis/St. Paul's KDWB one week after the 9/11 attacks, as a reminder of how radio can unite communities in the darkest times.
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