Blast From The Past: Jay Pearce, 1979
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from Jay Pearce's first post-college job at KTER-AM in Terrell, TX. Send your Blast From The Past to Cameron for your chance to be featured.
2023 Texas Radio Hall Nominations Open
Nominations for the 2023 Induction Class of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame are now open. Voting members can submit nominations through the TRHOF website until June 30. Nominations can be made by broadcasters, as well as their fans, friends, and family.
Bonneville President Darrell Brown Announces Retirement
Darrell Brown, the President of Bonneville International Corporation, has announced his retirement. Tanya Vea has been appointed as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Bonneville, starting from August 1.
LAST CHANCE! Nominate Your PD By 5p ET
Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more days. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET.
iHeartMedia’s A.I. Chatbot Concerns Are Well-Founded
In a Wednesday memo to all staff, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman addressed concerns over public AI chatbots by banning their use for company projects. With AI's growing role in radio, the iHeart note is a warning for all broadcasters to be careful with the new tech.
New Sponsors For LRFA Ends Radio’s Big Month In DC
To cap off radio's massive May on Capitol Hill, twenty-one members of the House of Representatives and two Senators have added their support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The LRFA opposes any new fees or charges on local broadcast radio stations.
Could The FCC Finally Be Full In June?
According to rumors from Washington DC reported in Broadcast Law Blog, the Senate may be considering a June hearing for FCC Commissioner nominee Anna Gomez. Gomez was nominated for the open seat in May, after Gigi Sohn's withdrawal in March.
Hearing Date For AM Radio Set On The Hill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee has set a date for their hearing on AM radio's importance in new cars. The hearing will discuss the role of AM radio and address concerns over its removal from certain vehicles.
How Radio Sellers Compete In A Multi-Platform World
Medallas de Cortez Salesperson of the Year finalist Martha Mendoza of Bryan Broadcasting knows what makes a strong seller. But with strength, comes challenges. Now she speaks to these obstacles and how to get around them, ahead of Radio Ink's June issue.
Canadian Wildfires Wreak Havoc On OTA Signals
Hearing Tampa stations in Virginia, picking up Philadelphia stations on Long Island. It's not normal, and it's all due to a rare natural phenomenon tied to wildfires currently raging in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What's happening in the Northeast?
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