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(John Shomby) Some of the smartest minds in our business have all recently pointed out the same thing: the past isn’t just calling… It’s trending. From early Christmas music surges on the radio to Stranger-Things-driven 80s revivals to Coca-Cola using its heritage to market the future, the message is clear:

As Radio Ink reported in December, Conservative media personality Dan Bongino made it official: he will return to his show in early February with Cumulus Media's Westwood One. Bongino was last heard on-air in March before his stint as FBI Deputy Director.

The final numbers are in. In November and December, radio once again proved its power to inspire giving and strengthen communities through hundreds of local campaigns and national partnerships. For 2025, the Radio Ink Season of Giving Tally closed at...

Giving radio and TV station owners more strength and “empowering local voices” headline the National Association of Broadcasters’ look back at 2025, as the organization highlights a year of policy engagement, innovation, and industry milestones.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how agencies plan and buy media, two radio market leaders are rethinking everything from sales structure to execution. Their message: adapt faster, integrate deeper, and make accountability the core of every client relationship.

(Steve Allan) If you follow along with our column, you know that we do a Radio Ratings Roundup every PPM survey for the top 20 markets. The recently released December survey gave us our first look at the impact the all-Christmas formats had on these markets.

Rhett Akins, Jim Beavers, and The Warren Brothers will join the lineup for Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley at Country Radio Seminar 2026, adding more songwriting firepower to one of the event’s signature traditions.

The Supreme Court has decided to hear a case that puts the FCC’s entire system for imposing fines under constitutional scrutiny, and could dramatically redefine how the agency enforces rules on pirate radio, EAS compliance, and broadcast operations.

Meruelo Media's Cali 93.9 (KLLI) joined forces with Food For The Poor for their first-ever radiothon, uniting Southern California listeners to support children and families across Latin America and the Caribbean through the organization’s Angels of Hope program.

We now have more understanding of a federal judge's decision to grant Cumulus Media a preliminary injunction against The Nielsen Company in its closely watched antitrust dispute that could prove a watershed moment for the audio measurement and ratings industry.