How I Spent My Summer Vacation
(By Mike McVay) This past summer was one that I absolutely enjoyed in both my work and personal life. Time with family made it good personally, while working with young Millennials and Gen Z content creators made it fantastic professionally.
It’s Time To Take Talent Off The Chopping Block
(By John Shomby) “Here’s what I know and have seen over the years with RIFs, cost-cutting, etc. Most of the time the folks who caused the problem, don’t end up paying for the results. Want to change the narrative? Start the cuts as close to the top as possible."
Radio’s Stalled Evolution To The At Work Audience
(By Buzz Knight) Since Labor Day salutes America's workforce, I wonder whether Brand Managers are focusing on the important “At Work” audience demographic. For many years, radio prioritized winning the workforce as a critical component of ratings dominance.
Radio Ink Awards Passes to Five Industry Pros for 2024 RMSS
In one week, Radio Ink will be in Cincinnati for the radio sales event of the year, but in the meantime, we're happy to announce the winners of our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit contest. We awarded registrations and hotel accommodations to five lucky entrants.
FCC Delays The Return of Contentious Employee Data Collection
It's been half a year since the FCC voted to bring back Form 395-B, which collects employee data on race, ethnicity, and gender, after being inactive for two decades. Now the start date for the controversial practice has been halted on a technicality.
‘TJ’ Begins Stunting on Emmis’ 98.7 NYC FM Following ESPN Exit
The mystery surrounding the future of Emmis Corporation's 98.7 FM in New York City with the expiration of its deal with Good Karma Brands appears to have another clue. The station has started stunting Hot AC music with imaging identifying the signal as TJ 98.7.
MBA Head Wendy Paulson Takes To The Air To Champion AM Act
Minnesota Broadcasters Association President Wendy Paulson returned to her AM roots this week to push for the band's future. Paulson made an appearance on WCCO, where she previously served as Program Director, to promote the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act.
A Fine Balancing Act
(By Deborah Parenti) It might be the most difficult job at a radio station. Today’s Program Director must blend traditional skills with modern competencies to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape. It’s a dance of equal parts IQ and EQ.
Diverse Audiences Drive Podcast Growth Into A Mainstream Habit
As the world of podcasting constantly evolves, the Podcast Landscape 2024 report examines who listens, what their favorite genres are, and the trends shaping the rise of on-demand audio content in the United States.
2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit Prices Go Up $200 On Tuesday
In less than two weeks, radio's top sellers and sales teachers will converge on Cincinnati for the third annual Radio Ink Radio Masters Sales Summit. Get your next million-dollar sales idea at the best rate: early bird pricing ends after Labor Day.
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