After 40 Years and for the First Time, WKRP Returns to Cincinnati
The most famous fictional call letters in radio history are finally home — for real. In this exclusive conversation with Radio Ink, Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann tell us exactly what they have planned for WKRP the Oasis as the station goes live in Cincinnati.
Missouri Broadcaster to FCC: Scrap Caps to Save Local Radio
John Zimmer built a case that helped kill the FCC's TV Top-Four Prohibition in federal court last year. Now, the Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri President wants the Commission to go further and scrap local radio ownership caps altogether for the 2022 Quadrennial Review.
NYC Newsman Lee Harris Joins WABC for Global Network Push
Lee Harris spent 30 years as the morning newscaster New York listeners trusted at 1010 WINS, a run that ended with his 2024 induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Now the veteran news executive is stepping into the biggest role of his career.
‘Ken & Kitty’ Ready for Season Five with a Brand-New Studio
(Sponsored Content) The Ken & Kitty Podcast is a comedy podcast and internet radio station hosted by the duo Ken and Kitty. The show, which features audio and video components, can be found on numerous platforms like Spotify.
The True Value Of Relationship-Building Skills
(Loyd Ford) Relationship-building is no longer a soft skill for today's radio sellers; it is a strategic advantage. The most effective sellers are not simply “naturals.” They are intentional students of people, communication, and trust. They practice, fail, adjust, and improve.
A Local Content Realization
(Steve Allan) A recent “Sounds Profitable” newsletter from Tom Webster was about, as he says, his 860 thoughts on the rumors of a potential SiriusXM/iHeartMedia merger. It’s a long piece but well worth your time. (Spoiler: he does not have 860 thoughts on this.)
Connoisseur’s WZSR Mobilizes Fox River Flood Response
When severe storms brought flooding to communities around Chicagoland’s Fox River, Connoisseur Media’s Star 105.5 (WZSR) partnered with local township officials to coordinate a rapid volunteer response, assisting residents whose homes were threatened.
Beasley Media Puts Mental Health Front and Center For May
Beasley Media Group is dedicating May to mental health awareness, activating its Community of Caring initiative with new messages on and off-air that the broadcaster says will "support listeners and spark meaningful conversations around mental well-being."
Texas Two-Step: Urban One Grows In Dallas With Double Deal
Urban One is simultaneously growing and streamlining its Dallas presence, acquiring two stations while handing off a third to a Spanish-language Christian broadcast ministry seeking a new flagship among the market's massive Hispanic audience.
The Sales Talent Lessons Radio Needs From Hispanic Radio
These days, recruiting and retaining sales talent in radio requires more than a competitive commission structure. That's why Radio Ink asked the top sales managers in Hispanic radio how they attract and retain sales professionals to radio in an era of Big Tech competition.
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