Public Broadcasting Cuts Becoming Midterm Campaign Issue
With the 2026 midterms approaching, the decision to rescind federal funding for public radio is shaping up as a potential political liability for Republicans. The cut is now colliding directly with a competitive US Senate race, and could be expanding to more states soon.
Audio Emerges as Performance Layer in Digital-First Ad Strategies
As advertisers reevaluate digital-first media plans and delivered returns, new research is sharpening the case for audio as a measurable performance driver when integrated into broader digital campaigns, with gains tied to conversion, awareness, and reach.
Doesn’t Phoenix Sound Nice Right Now?
If you’re staring out at snow and ice right now, consider Radio Ink’s 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference your chance to soak up some desert sunshine at the luxurious Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort, and it will be here before you know it.
Organizing Priorities for Local Radio Sales Success in 2026
(Loyd Ford) In 2026, successful local radio sales reps win not by doing more, but by organizing what matters most. Today’s rep faces fragmented attention, smarter advertisers, and constant digital noise. Clarity is your advantage. The first priority is...
Why Broadcast Belongs in Every Digital Strategy
(Marc Greenspan) In an age where digital dominates marketing budgets, advertisers sometimes overlook one of their most powerful strategic allies: broadcast media. If your clients have shifted their budgets entirely online, it’s time to revisit why integrating broadcast is the smarter play.
US House Approves NGWS Funding for Public Radio in FY 2026
While Congress unsurprisingly continues to withhold Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding at the behest of the White House, lawmakers are still allowing some federal dollars to flow toward public radio and television for its continued role in public safety.
CRS Sets Mentor Lineup for 2026 Women’s Networking Breakfast
Country Radio Seminar has unveiled the participants for its 2026 Women’s Networking Breakfast, the annual gathering which provides a focused forum for mentorship, professional development, and connection across Country radio and the wider business.
Maire Mason Leaves SBS for Multimarket VP/GM Role at MediaCo
Radio Ink has learned of a major management shakeup in the New York radio market as Maire Mason is exiting Spanish Broadcasting System to lead MediaCo's local radio and television operations in NYC, Chicago, and Denver, with more markets to come.
Nielsen Antitrust Lawsuit Shifts to Long Timeline as Motions Loom
The lightning pace that defined Cumulus Media's antitrust fight against Nielsen throughout the fourth quarter of 2025 is giving way to something far less dramatic, but far more consequential: a litigation calendar that will now be defined in months, if not years.
Cumulus Shuts Topeka Studios as Operations Shift to Kansas City
As broadcast groups continue consolidating facilities to reduce overhead, Cumulus Media has closed its Topeka studios and shifted operations to Kansas City; the latest move in the trend toward centralized operations amid ongoing cost and real estate pressures.
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