Cumulus Moves to Dismiss ‘Retaliatory’ Nielsen Counterclaims
Cumulus Media has filed for the dismissal of all three of Nielsen's counterclaims to its antitrust lawsuit, calling them "transparent attempts to retaliate" and "scorched-earth tactics" designed to "send a message" to anyone challenging Nielsen's monopoly.
The FCC Is Rewriting Broadcasting; Is Hispanic Radio Ready?
From a sweeping FCC "delete" that could upend ownership limits to the very definition of "public interest," Washington is taking a long, hard look at the rules of broadcasting, and Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is ready to answer the moment.
Don’t Rob Your Sellers Of Their Greatest Power
(Loyd Ford) If they fall for the temptation, radio sales managers lose leverage the moment they start managing hope. Hope that a seller is “close to a whale.” Hope that last month’s numbers predict this month’s outcome. Hope that a big pending proposal will save the quarter.
Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
(Steve Allan) You may have read Radio Ink's recent report, “Gen Z Trends Show Opportunity for Christian Radio Growth,” that contained a startling revelation. The fact that Christian radio has been on an upward trajectory for the last decade or so is no surprise.
Chicago’s Q101, Boston’s WERS Celebrate Women’s History
Radio stations including Cumulus Media’s Q101 Chicago and Emerson College’s WERS Boston are marking Women’s History Month with on-air features, playlists, and programming highlighting female artists across multiple decades.
Is Autopilot Killing Your Team’s Creativity?
(Randy Lane) What’s the most dangerous thing that can happen to a successful show? It’s comfort and familiarity. Not trying anything new or going anywhere unfamiliar. It’s gliding through your day, half paying attention. It’s having conversations and not really listening.
Data Shows Podcasts Displacing Social Scrolling, Streaming
With concerns about the erosion of ad dollars from AM/FM caused by social media and streaming music, radio operators have an opportunity to return the favor, as new research shows that podcasts are reshaping media consumption with brand opportunities in tow.
Blast From The Past: WCFL, Chicago
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from Ed Salamon, featuring a Windy City format flip. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured in our headlines or magazine.
Entravision Net Loss Improves In Q4 Thanks to AI Ad-Tech Division
Following an abrupt leadership transition, Entravision Communications reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that showed sharply diverging performance between its US Media operations and its global Advertising Technology & Services segment.
Alzana Group Takes Majority Stake in Broadcast Electronics
Radio transmitter systems and enterprise media management software provider Broadcast Electronics has been acquired from ELENOS S.r.l. of Italy by a new ownership group led by CEO Rich Redmond and majority investor The Alzana Group.
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