Are You Doing What Everyone Else Is Doing?
(By Loyd Ford) Radio has changed over the last thirty years. Well, everything has changed. You already know. So we won’t spend time talking about smartphones, social media, and A.I. here today. We will go back to the essential question:
Saga Seals The Deal On $5.3m Lafayette Radio Cluster Buy
Saga Communications is officially the new owner of Neuhoff Media's Lafayette, IN cluster, as part of Neuhoff's total divestment of its radio division. The $5.3 million sale covers five stations and one FM translator as well as all digital assets.
‘The Boss’ Has A Blast To Kick Off Summer and Help NJ Students
Press Communications' 107.1 The Boss (WWZY) in Monmouth/Ocean, NJ celebrated the start of summer for a good cause. Hosted by Robby and Rochelle in the Morning, the 2024 Summer Blast Off raised $11,300 for The Maureen E Nolan Foundation.
Delilah Chosen As 2024 MIW Airblazer Award Honoree
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is recognizing iconic syndicated air talent Delilah as the recipient of the 2024 MIW Airblazer Award. Since 2015, the Airblazer Award honors women who have made significant contributions to broadcasting and their communities.
Podcast Picket Line Possible As iHeart Writers Threaten Strike
The iHeartPodcasts writers' union could be walking out on America's largest podcast studio as contract negotiations stall. iHeartMedia has yet to finalize a deal with the 100-member unit, which unionized with the WGA East more than two years ago.
New Media Agency Study Highlights Radio’s Modern Resilience
A new study from media agency Involved Media has great news - and great strategy - for traditional radio and radio sellers. Radio Ink sat down with Involved Media Director of Strategy and Research Tess Erickson to discuss the findings.
Smart Speaker Marketing Provides Radio With B2B Ad Opportunity
With increased overall optimism in audio advertising, business-to-business advertisers are increasingly investing in an audio platform thought to have plateaued - the smart speaker. Voice advertising is a hot new market as businesses target voice-enabled devices.
Blast From The Past: Marvin Boone, WPSO
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Marvin Boone and his days at Tampa Bay's WPSO in the 1980s. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Sound Investment: Radio Provides Underrated Value In Banking
The American Bankers Association previously polled bank marketers on which platforms they thought had the best return on investment. While the majority favored digital over radio, they may be misguided according to a recent case study.
State Broadcast Associations Urge Congress To Pass VOICES Act
All fifty State Broadcasters Associations, joined by those of the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, are collectively urging US Congress to expedite the approval of pivotal legislation aimed at promoting diversity in media ownership.
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