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.
Edison: Rural Rules Radio, While Podcasts Lean Urban
Edison Research's most recent Share of Ear study reveals significant variations in audio consumption patterns across different US regions, highlighting how geographical location influences listeners' preferences for AM/FM radio and podcasts.
Fighting For A First Row Seat
(By Deborah Parenti) There is probably no other format with a stronger bond among artists, songwriters, fans, and radio stations than Country. It’s a close-knit community - but no community is perfect.
Women to Watch: Lisa Fields
(By Charese Fruge') Lisa Fields is the President of Media Staffing Network, a company with a longstanding reputation for finding the ideal hire for companies looking for A-players. It’s an important role, as the media hiring landscape has significantly changed.
Living Next To A Gold Mine
(By Chris Stonick) A gold mine loses its allure if you’re already sitting on a pile of gold. I vividly remember the first major market station that I worked with: WINZ-AM/FM in Miami. On the AM side, we scared no one.
Benefits of Reverse Mentoring
(James Bahm) Following my words on empathetic leaders, I was asked to cover two topics on LinkedIn: the benefits of reverse mentoring and situational leadership – both of which tie in with the ongoing topic of being more empathetic.
Cumulus Raises More Than A Million For Detroit Courtesy of WJR
Cumulus Media Detroit's 760 WJR-AM raised a remarkable $1,637,238 during the 37th Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon. The event, held on February 22 and 23, combats hunger and homelessness, with funds benefiting The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit.
CRS 2024 Begins In Nashville: What To Look For On Day One
From talking song lifecycles with Radio Ink February cover star Jelly Roll to the push-and-pull relationship of radio and streaming, here are the sessions to see on Day 1 as CRS 2024 kicks off in Music City:
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: April Worst Or April 1st?
(By Paige Nienaber) To paraphrase Bob Wiley, there are two types of people in this world: those who like April Fools and those who don't. Put me firmly in the “Like”. I mean, it’s Radio. What’s not to love about having some fun?
They Don’t Know – And They Don’t Know They Don’t Know!
(By Rick Fink) Does a client saying, “We ask every person that calls or comes through our door how they heard about us,” fill you with dread? Back in the day, the Yellow Pages got a lot of the credit, but today it belongs to digital and social media.
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