WorldDAB Automotive Gives Global Edge To AM Fight
As the US continues to fight for radio's place in the dashboard, showing what can happen when the industry comes together, this year's WorldDAB Automotive Conference will focus on the same. Radio France hosts the event in Paris on June 15.
Radio’s Regional Murrow Award Winners Revealed
All of the 2023 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award winners for radio have been officially announced. Over the course of May, the winners from each of the 14 regions were unveiled day by day. Winners will be honored on October 9th in New York City.
Blast From The Past: Joe Willie Souse, 1981
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Joe Willie Souse's first-ever remote in 1981 for WGIG in Brunswick, Georgia. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron at [email protected] for your chance to be featured.
Senator Cruz Tells Story Behind AM For Every Vehicle
For the first time since the AM For Every Vehicle Act was introduced to Congress, Senator Ted Cruz spoke about his co-sponsorship of the campaign to save AM on his Verdict podcast and how he came to work with Senator Ed Markey.
Warning Two For Urban One Over Non-Compliance
Urban One received a second warning letter from Nasdaq on Wednesday for its non-compliance over a failure to file its 2022 Annual Report with the SEC. The company risks being delisted from the market if they do not comply in time.
FCC Investigates Pirates At New Mexico Spaceport
While pirate radio operators haven't found their way to space yet, they found the next closest place to get caught: a spaceport. The FCC's Enforcement Bureau is investigating an unlicensed FM broadcast station at the Spaceport America property in New Mexico.
KXEL and Mudd Prep For Iowa Caucuses
NRG Media Iowa's KXEL-AM and Mudd Advertising have joined forces to create a new series called "Iowa Talking Points" in anticipation of Iowa's first-in-the-nation presidential precinct caucuses. The series will consist of live and on-demand video and audio and radio rebroadcasts.
Garcia Speaks On Hispanic Radio’s Competitive Edge
In preparation for the Medallas de Cortez awards, Radio Ink asked this year's nominees a question about Hispanic radio for our June issue. What did Tony Garcia say about Hispanic radio's continued popularity among so many modern media options?
Cheesman Joins The River In Columbus
River Radio Ministries Columbus, OH's The River (WCVO) has recently added Joe Cheesman as their new live Middays host. With previous experience in Sioux Falls, Fargo, Orlando, and Kansas City, he will begin his on-air duties on Monday, June 19th.
Chattanooga Host Awarded Honor From President Biden
Willie McClendon, radio host at WNOO-AM in Chattanooga, received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden. McClendon was recognized for her dedication to volunteer service and her efforts in building a stronger community.















