ESPN Cuts Johnson & Kellerman, Who Will Be Next?
After rumors of their ESPN Radio morning show coming to an end, ESPN parent company Disney has released Max Kellerman and Keyshawn Johnson. The duo's departure is part of ESPN's efforts to reduce payroll, which sources say could continue.
Radio’s Reach Still Goes Deep, Says Nielsen
For those worried about radio's reach, 91% of all adults in the United States still hear AM/FM on a monthly basis according to Nielsen's Audio Today 2023 report. This rate puts radio over TV, smartphones, and other audio platforms.
A.I. Copywriting Tool Seeks Expansion During Beta Test
In another move forward for artificial intelligence in radio, advertising and production firm CreativeReady is asking broadcasters to help beta test its new Spec-Mate app. The real-time scriptwriting tool utilizes AI combined with in-house writers to generate scripts.
Tennessee State Names Nashville AM As Flagship
Tennessee State University's athletic teams have entered into a new three-year partnership with WNSR-AM as their radio flagship. Beginning in the 2023-24 season, the football team plus men's and women's basketball teams will be broadcasted on WNSR.
Audacy Reverse Stock Split Clears Compliance Hurdle
After being delisted from the NYSE, Audacy has implemented a 1-for-30 reverse stock split in order to regain compliance. The reverse split reduced the number of outstanding shares of Audacy's Class A common stock to about 4.6 million.
Skyview Splitting With ABC Audio After 10 Years
Skyview Networks has announced the conclusion of its business relationship with ABC Audio starting in 2024. The two have been partners since 2014. Skyview will continue to represent ABC Audio network sales and provide distribution services until January 1.
A 2023 Radio Halftime Report
(By Curtis LeGeyt) The first half of 2023 was an extremely successful one for broadcasters in the nation’s capital. NAB is active on numerous issues, including the preservation of AM radio in cars, the performance tax, and decreased regulatory fees.
A Note From Radio Ink
Today, Radio Ink brings you a special edition of our daily headlines as we celebrate the halfway mark of 2023. We're excited to present a compilation of some of our favorite and most-read interviews so far this year.
As American As Apple Pie
(By Pat Bryson) Tomorrow is July 4th, the day America celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence. As our country grew and developed, free enterprise became the backbone of improving the lives of our countrymen and women.
Creating Your Station’s Elevator Pitch
(By Marc Greenspan) Crafting your station’s elevator pitch is a daunting task for most people. Where do you start? What is important to include? Here are a few ideas based on our years of expertise in using data to craft station stories.
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