Blast From The Past: Clark Smidt, 1977
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Clark Smidt at WEZE-AM in Boston in April 1977. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Radio Hosts Fail The Endorsement Trust Test While Podcasts Soar
As misinformation and erosion of trust in the media continue to be two of the biggest modern issues for audiences and advertisers, a new study commissioned by Acast appears to have some very grim news for radio.
OpenAI Wants Salem Radio Host’s Defamation Case Dismissed
In one of the first major legal cases involving a generative language model, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is trying to get a defamation lawsuit made by a Salem Radio Network host dismissed on the grounds of legal precedent.
Catch Up With Radio’s 30 and Under Superstars: Dana Schaeffer
In December, Radio Ink celebrates the industry’s young leaders with our 2023 30 and Under Superstars list. We’re also checking in with 2022’s honorees for an update. Today we talk with Dana Schaeffer, Producer at ABC News Radio.
Help Us Highlight Radio’s Women To Watch
Are you aware of exceptional women in the radio industry who deserve recognition? Radio Ink is pleased to invite submissions for our weekly Women to Watch column, hosted by industry veteran Charese Fruge'. Management, sales, digital, and on-air are all welcome!
Deadline Approaching For NAB Show 2024 Panel Proposals
Time is running out to submit proposals for conference sessions, panels, speakers, and more for NAB Show 2024. Industry professionals are invited to share their expertise, success stories, and innovative projects from traditional radio, to streaming, AI, and beyond.
The Ticket Keeps Stars In Their Eyes In Dallas
Cumulus Media has ensured its multi-year broadcasting agreement with the NHL's Dallas Stars will continue into its twentieth year. The deal extends the partnership with Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM), which began in 2009, through to 2029.
AM/FM Still Rules In-Car Listening, Despite CarPlay’s Rise
As vehicles increasingly integrate smartphone-based infotainment systems like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, what effect does it have on AM/FM radio? New information from Edison Research's Share of Ear shows streaming's cut into OTA still isn't fatal.
CRB Opens Rusty Walker Scholarship Applications For CRS 2024
Country Radio Broadcasters has started accepting Rusty Walker Scholarship applications for CRS 2024, aimed at recognizing emerging talent in country radio. Three recipients will be awarded an all-expenses-paid opportunity to attend next year's conference.
Gen Z Spends Almost Equal Time Between Social Media and Audio
New Gallup poll data on Gen Z reveals that the gulf between social media usage and audio consumption is much more narrow than some would suggest. Daily media consumption figures show how audio remains a viable target for advertisers wanting younger audiences.
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