Radio’s 2025 Season of Giving Tally Climbs by $1.8M in Week Five
At the Week Five update of Radio Ink’s 2025 Season of Giving Tally, stations nationwide raised and collected $1.8 million in confirmed charitable impact, including efforts on hunger relief, pediatric care, child protection, and winter assistance across the United States.
How Great Reps Make It Right When Things Go Wrong
(Loyd Ford) When a client is upset, a radio sales rep faces one of the greatest tests in the business: the moment when expectations aren’t met, and emotions are elevated. Some reps fear it. Others know mistakes can happen AND they can be relationship opportunities.
Can Satire Sell?
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Your client has given you a message to convey to the masses: “Buy our stuff.” Lovely. But your audience may not be on board with that directive. After all, they’ve heard that from every other ad on the air. But they may respond when you twist the approach.
Catamount Radio Drives Winter Relief Across Central Vermont
Pamal Broadcasting's Catamount Radio is deepening its winter relief work in Vermont, driving multiple campaigns that brought in funds, food, and more to help Rutland-area families navigate the holiday season and the colder months of the year.
In Dallas, The Fan Hosts A $77k Masterpiece For Charity
Audacy’s 105.3 The Fan (KRLD) midday hosts Kevin Hageland and Cory Mageors raised $77,000 during the station’s 12th annual Piece-a-Thon fundraiser, supporting two non-profits through a daylong live broadcast featuring local sports stars and guests.
OUT NOW: Chachi, 30 & Under Superstars, and the Future
With 2026 days away, Radio Ink’s December issue celebrates optimism in action, from Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes’ belief in culture and creativity to the 30 & Under Superstars shaping radio’s next era with purpose, confidence, and connection across broadcast and digital.
Radio Positioned to Win in Growing Home-Equity Ad Market
Rising interest in home-equity borrowing is creating a high-power sales lane for radio. As lenders look to reach established homeowners, data shows AM/FM holds a unique edge in connecting banks, credit unions, and fintechs with qualified borrowers.
SBS Trims Expenses, Records $2.8M Gain From Puerto Rico Sale
Even as overall revenue declined year-over-year, Spanish Broadcasting System more than doubled its third-quarter 2025 net income from 2024's Q3 results through aggressive expense reduction and the sale of its Puerto Rico television properties.
When The Jobs Are There – But The People Aren’t
(Kathleen Miller Fink) A few weeks ago, I drove past a local manufacturing plant with a big banner stretched across the fence: “NOW HIRING - APPLY ONLINE.” Out here, those words hit differently. That’s why, even in 2025, radio remains one of rural America’s most powerful workforce tools.
WJZA Smooth Jazz Serves Up Holiday Hope Across Atlanta
Davis Broadcasting’s WJZA Smooth Jazz 101/100 provided holiday meals to 200 Atlanta families on November 22. In partnership with Mabra Law and Georgia Power, each family received a turkey, potatoes, onions, collard greens, rolls, and a McDonald’s gift card.
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