BFOA Names 2026 Leadership Class Ahead of NAB Breakfast
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has its 2026 Leadership Awards lineup locked in, with eight exemplary torchbearers from radio and TV due to be honored at the organization's Annual Breakfast on Wednesday, April 22, during NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Civic Media Debuts New Lineup For Wisconsin Talk Network
Civic Media's News/Talk format is getting a refresh across Wisconsin, as the public benefit corporation debuts new local programs, new voices, and a larger digital footprint under the Civic Media Network banner for stations in Wausau, Madison, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh.
Carr Links FCC Public Service Obligations to ‘Pro-America Content’
Amid concerns of Chairman Brendan Carr is urging radio and TV operators to air “pro-America programming” in advance of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, which he says is tied to fulfilling the public service obligations required of licensees.
Balderas To Lead Pioneering Panel At Hispanic Radio Conference
A landmark panel at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, led by Entravision's Angie Balderas and featuring Radio Hall of Famer Mike McVay, is positioned to thoughtfully tackle the barriers and bold opportunities facing women in Hispanic broadcasting today.
14 Ways Great Radio Salespeople Get More Referrals
(Loyd Ford)The first referral I ever asked for felt harder than the first sale I ever made. The campaign had worked. The client was happy. The numbers were strong. But when it was time to say, “Who else do you know that could benefit from results like this?” my throat tightened.
Watching the Index: Hispanic Sampling in a Sensitive Climate
(Steve Allan) Of the three ethnicities Nielsen tracks in both PPM and diary worlds, Black, Hispanic, and Other, the one that tends to spend the most time with radio is the Hispanic congregation. While every market is different, Hispanics tend to be heavier radio users.
Keith Urban Steps Up For St. Jude Q&A at CRS 2026
Country Radio Broadcasters has added a high-profile philanthropic spotlight to the CRS 2026 agenda, announcing that Keith Urban will take part in a featured Q&A session focused on his longstanding support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
From Niche to Nation: How Radio Strengthens Communities
(Deborah Parenti) I discovered WDAO, “Ohio’s Stereo Soul Giant,” as a pre-teen. It gave me more than just the grooves of James Brown and the Ohio Players; it gave me my first view of the depth and vibrancy of African American culture. That’s one of radio's many advantages.
Former Rep Cites Privacy, Public Safety in Push for AM Radio Bill
Former Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is the latest to join the throng urging Congress to advance the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, arguing the bipartisan measure is critical for data privacy, public safety, and preserving radio’s vital role in American life.
YouTube’s Podcasting Rise Shifts Habits, But Not Audio Loyalty
Video podcasts may grab headlines, but audio is far from surrendering its loyal fans. Exclusive listeners still outnumber exclusive watchers nearly two to one, and traditional radio companies continue to rank among the medium's heaviest hitters, per 2025 data.
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