Country Radio Celebrates The Format’s Best PDs In Nashville
On Thursday night of CRS 2024, a different kind of Country star took to the stage to open for Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and some of Nashville's best and brightest songwriters: Radio Ink's Top Program Directors In Country Radio.
Just Because the FCC Can Regulate Broadcasting, Should It?
(By David Oxenford) When you have been representing broadcasters in Washington for as long as I have, you see cycles in regulation of the industry. I was reminded of this in reading the Washington Post obituary of former FCC Chair Charlie Ferris.
Herbert And The Bullfight
(By Roy Williams) Agnes de Mille once wrote, “No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently.” Agnes was right about most of us, but she was completely wrong about Herbert.
Why I Agree to Disagree
(By Randy Lane) In meetings, how many times have you "agreed to disagree?" It’s a way out of endless arguments that can stall and prolong meetings. This phrase enables both parties to maintain their positions.
With Radio’s Dashboard Stock Rising, Xperi Sees Q4 Rally
As the conversation around improving radio's position in the auto dashboard continues, HD Radio and DTS AutoStage parent company Xperi reported promising financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. This also included optimistic projections for fiscal year 2024.
CRB Picks Five Names For 2024 Country Radio Hall of Fame
At CRS 2024, Country Radio Broadcasters unveiled this year's class of the Country Radio Hall of Fame. This year's class includes on-air talent Cody Alan plus Pat & Tom, along with off-air figures Meg Stevens, Mike Moore, and the retired Jim Robertson.
Blast From The Past: Clyde Scott
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features broadcast engineer Clyde Scott from a time when you could still smoke in the studio. Send your Blast to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Where Art Meets Science: Radio Remains A Modern Hitmaker
Opening day of CRS 2024 brought out fresh ideas and new discussions for some of the top issues facing radio, not just the Country radio format. The first session of the Seminar saw experts dive into the symbiotic relationship between radio and streaming, even today.
How Radio Shaped Jelly Roll’s Rise In ‘Son of a Sinner’ Push
In front of a packed house at CRS 2024, country radio's newest superstar, Jelly Roll, unpacked his smash hit "Son of a Sinner." The 50-minute conversation showed how radio still affects how artists can become a household name and complement streaming success.
How Should Radio Encourage Minority Station Ownership?
As radio seeks inclusion and diversity in all aspects of the industry, how do minority entrepreneurs and aspiring executives break into AM/FM? It's a key focus of Radio Ink's March issue, with our annual showcase of radio's future African-American leaders.
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