Dan Bongino Confirms Comeback With Westwood One
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.
Record Broken: Radio Had A Season of Giving to Remember in ’25
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...
NAB 2025 Year in Review Celebrates Advocacy and Technology
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.
Beasley and NRG Media Executives Share AI-Era Sales Lessons
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.
When’s the Best Time to Start Playing Christmas Music?
(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 Joins Clint Black, Steve Wariner for CRS Acoustic Alley
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.
Supreme Court to Decide Future of FCC Enforcement Authority
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.
Cali 93.9 & Food For The Poor Unite to Aid SoCal Families in Need
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.
Judge Cites Nielsen ‘Coercion’ in Granting Cumulus Injunction
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.
Intentions, Declarations, or Resolutions?
(Randy Lane) By the first week of the new year, an estimated 20-25% of all people are already wobbling on their resolutions. Many use the words "intentions" and "declarations" to make positive change. So, the real question isn’t why they fail, it’s how we make change stick.
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