Take the Unexpected Commercial Path
(Jeffrey Hedquist) You get a creative brief, a production order, maybe you actually meet with the client. You collect the “who, what, where, how, and why” – and your first reaction may be to take a normal direction, the obvious direction. It’s clear, it leaps out at you. Stop.
Palm Springs’ Flips MeTV FM as KGAY Moves Down the Dial
Palm Springs radio is starting 2026 with a reshuffled dial. Locally owned KGAY has moved to 103.1 FM with a stronger signal, while its former home at 106.5 FM has flipped formats, dropping MeTV FM's Classic Hits for Adult Contemporary sounds on Sunny 106.5 (KMEE).
Eastlan Emerges as Crux That Could Define Cumulus v. Nielsen
Eastlan has become the unlikely pivot point in the legal battle between Cumulus Media and Nielsen, as the test case for whether any true alternative to Nielsen’s national radio ratings exists or whether the measurement giant is a bona fide monopoly.
LAST CHANCE: Lessons From Radio’s Top Digital Sellers
The new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars
Cheers To 2026 from Radio Ink
2026 promises transformation for radio and Radio Ink will be there every step of the way. Tomorrow, we will pause headlines tomorrow to celebrate the New Year, returning Friday with a special year-end collection.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: New Year’s Revolutions
(Paige Nienaber) As we close the books on 2025, I have three simple wishes for you and the New Year. These aren’t equated to Plasma Physics, but a couple of simple things that could only benefit your station/s going forward:
The Wave Signs Off as Coast 103 Debuts in Salt Lake City
A new sound has arrived on Salt Lake City’s 103.1 FM frequency. Capital Broadcasting has launched Coast 103 (KLO), replacing former alternative outlet The Wave with an Adult Contemporary format centered on smooth pop hits from the 1970s through today.
UC San Diego Teams Up With Audacy for Tritons Basketball
UC San Diego and Audacy’s 97.3 The Fan (KWFN) have announced a multi-year partnership making the station the exclusive over-the-air home for Triton men’s and women’s basketball. The agreement covers the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
Mojo’s Seven Nights on a Bus Nets 2,000 Toys For Gulf Coast Kids
Cumulus Media’s 97.5 WABD turned a school bus into a holiday headquarters once again, as Program Director and midday host Vincent “Mojo” Wilson camped out for an entire week to collect more than 2,000 toys for children across the Gulf Coast.
B98.5’s Merry Little Christmas Helps 10 Atlanta Families in Need
Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB) in Atlanta made the holidays brighter for ten local families through Tad, Drex & Kara’s Merry Little Christmas. With support from listeners and sponsors, families in need received gifts and essentials for the event's ninth year.
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