Stephen A., Judge Judy Honored In BFOA Monday Night NYC Fête
Once again, New York City's Plaza Hotel was packed for the perfect backdrop of broadcasters gathered in support of broadcasters, as the Broadcasters Foundation of America celebrated its annual gala for a black-tie evening of glamor and purpose.
The Car Remains Radio’s Castle In Edison’s Q4 Share of Ear
New data from Edison Research’s Q4 2025 Share of Ear study shows AM/FM radio remains the clear leader in in-car audio listening, maintaining a commanding share of ad-supported audio among drivers even as podcasts and streaming services continue to expand.
Why Radio Needs to Embrace Podcasting
(Mike McVay) Podcasts Surpass Radio in Spoken-Word Listening. That was the headline of a Radio Ink story that shared Edison Research Share of Ear data and caught the attention of many, as it signaled the first time that we’d seen any audio-driven platform pass radio.
Managing Creative is a Skill, Not a Title
(John Shomby) A good part of my business is centered on mentoring and coaching, which, for the past year, has included managing an up-and-coming, young, female Country artist. In short, I’m the one who leans out the window and tells her, “You can come in now.”
NAB To Honor Bert Goldman For Radio Engineering Achievement
The National Association of Broadcasters will recognize Goldman Engineering Management President Bert Goldman with the 2026 Radio Engineering Achievement Award during the We Are Broadcasters Awards Ceremony at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 21.
Guaranty’s Eagle Remains LSU Radio Flagship Under New Deal
LSU Athletics has signed a multi-year extension with Guaranty Media, continuing the company’s role as the flagship AM/FM partner of the LSU Sports Radio Network. The deal keeps Tiger athletics on four Guaranty-owned Baton Rouge stations.
WMCI Morning Hosts Lead Radiothon Past $2 Million for St. Jude
Cromwell Media Mattoon's 101.3 WMCI set a milestone during its 25th annual radiothon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, raising more than $134,000 during the two-day broadcast event hosted by morning personalities Bub McCullough and Renee Fonner.
Cumulus Moves to Dismiss ‘Retaliatory’ Nielsen Counterclaims
Cumulus Media has filed for the dismissal of all three of Nielsen's counterclaims to its antitrust lawsuit, calling them "transparent attempts to retaliate" and "scorched-earth tactics" designed to "send a message" to anyone challenging Nielsen's monopoly.
The FCC Is Rewriting Broadcasting; Is Hispanic Radio Ready?
From a sweeping FCC "delete" that could upend ownership limits to the very definition of "public interest," Washington is taking a long, hard look at the rules of broadcasting, and Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is ready to answer the moment.
Don’t Rob Your Sellers Of Their Greatest Power
(Loyd Ford) If they fall for the temptation, radio sales managers lose leverage the moment they start managing hope. Hope that a seller is “close to a whale.” Hope that last month’s numbers predict this month’s outcome. Hope that a big pending proposal will save the quarter.
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