Take a Bow For Failure
(By Jeff McHugh) If you are a reader of our newsletter, you may recall my adventure trying improvisational theater. Despite how terrible I was, I grew a lot from the experience. I signed up again and after two classes I am still terrible.
Our MUST-SEE Webinar is TODAY
The webinar is set for 12PM Eastern today. Xperi will unveil new benefits to broadcasters with their DTS AutoStage global hybrid radio solution that now gives access to radio analytics and audience insights.
‘Country Top 40 with Fitz’ Producing Holiday Specials
Country Top 40 with Fitz will produce two holiday specials — CT40's Christmas in America and CT40's Year of Hits: The Top 50 Songs of 2022 — in partnership with CT40's syndicator, Skyview Networks.
WPTW Opening House for 75th Anniversary
Muzzy Broadcasting's WPTW (98.1 FM) in Piqua, Ohio is holding an open house in celebration of the station's 75th anniversary. The open house will take place Wednesday, December 7 at the station's studios from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WFAE Staff Officially Form Union
Editorial workers at Charlotte's WFAE (90.7 FM) have officially formed a union with SAG-AFTRA less than a month after voting to do so. The union is a first for a public radio station in the Carolinas, a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson told Radio Ink in November.
Powerful Senator Tells Automakers AM Radio Must Stay
With more chatter bubbling up that AM radio may not have a place on the computer entertainment dashboard of the future, especially in electric vehicles, Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Markey has a message for automakers.
NPR Avoids Layoffs with Hiring Freeze
NPR will implement a hiring freeze as the program distributor explores ways to cut costs amid a drop in sponsorship revenue. The move will help NPR avoid layoffs, a tactic other media companies have used in recent months amid economic uncertainty.
Report: SiriusXM Plans Job Cuts Amid Sales Slump
SiriusXM is planning to reduce its headcount as the company grapples with a slowdown in sales and long-term economic uncertainty, according to a report published on Thursday. SiriusXM currently has around 5,600 employees across several divisions.
Radio’s Future African American Leaders
It's time to make your nomination for Radio Ink's 2023 Future African American leaders list. Our list includes radio employees from every aspect of the radio business from all over the country.
KWJJ Eradicates $4 Million in Medical Debt
Portland country station KWJJ (99.5 FM) helped nullify more than $4 million in medical debt during a recent campaign. The campaign, in partnership with the charity RIP Medical Debt, helped ease debt for more than 3,200 listeners.
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