Cumulus Media, NCAA Extend Westwood One Partnership
On a day when the FCC received filings in its LMS shifting the radio stations owned by Cumulus Media to debtor-in-possession status, the company's national audio arm successfully secured a multi-year contract renewal with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Soros Fund Still Seeks to Strike ‘Vague’ Warshaw Contract Claim
Even after he detailed a handshake deal, 107 phone calls, and a dinner, Soros Fund Management says Jeff Warshaw's claims of a contract are still too vague to enforce and wants his case seeking 5% of profits from its Audacy acquisition dismissed.
DOJ Passes On Formal Review in iHeartMedia/Global Stake Query
The US Department of Justice has told the FCC it sees no need to formally review iHeartMedia's latest foreign ownership application, clearing a significant regulatory hurdle for the company's proposed ownership restructuring tied to UK radio giant Global.
NASBA, Tompkins Put Reporter Safety In Focus as Protests Build
As protests tied to immigration enforcement and political unrest unfold across the country, journalist safety has never been more urgent. Retired Poynter Institute senior faculty Al Tompkins is now laying out a playbook for protecting radio reporters in the field.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Giving You Gas
(Paige Nienaber) Promotions is all about being topical. And gas prices are topical. They went up after a Winter storm in Texas, and then down, and now, since oil is a speculator-driven commodity and is influenced by global tensions, they are way up.
The Consultative Radio Seller: A Three-Part Playbook
(Marc Greenspan) In many ways, the biggest change a radio account executive can make is not in their product knowledge, their closing skills, or even their prospecting. Are you primarily a seller of spots and packages, or are you a marketing resource?
Shoboy, Dana Cortez Set to Host Hispanic Radio Conference 2026
Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is bringing two of the industry's most energetic and authentic personalities to the stage as co-emcees for the only event dedicated exclusively to Spanish-language radio broadcasters and their marketing and tech partners.
Townsquare Media Sees Digital Momentum as AI Cuts Web Traffic
Radio's "digital-first" leader finished 2025 meeting its own guidance, but Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson spent most of the Q4 earnings call on Monday morning making the case that the headline numbers of a $9.8 million net loss for the year are telling the wrong story.
Study: Radio Ads Deliver $3.60 for Every $1 Spent for QSRs
A Quick Service Restaurant chain was on the verge of cutting radio. Then, a Media Mix Model revealed its social media ads were costing more than the meals they were selling, while radio enjoyed more than three times ROI. Guess what came back?
What Country Music Knows That Most Formats Don’t
(Mike McVay) There is an approach that Country music artists and their managers have that other artists appear to eschew. The format markets itself without great expense because of the ubiquitous exposure of its artists. Country's stars are everywhere.
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