Blast from the Past: KYW, Philadelphia
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past features KYW in Philadelphia at its former Independence Mall East studios, circa the 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past story and photo to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured in Radio Ink.
Saints Owner Gayle Benson Earns NABLF’s Top Honor
Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume.
Ellen Tailor Returns to Seattle’s Wolf for New Morning Show
Audacy Seattle's 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) is moving on after the end of The Morning Wolfpack with Ellen & Aaron, welcoming back former Wolf air-talent Ellen Tailor alongside Cascade Country host and touring musician Aaron Crawford.
Kimberly Adams Succeeds Brancaccio at APM’s ‘Marketplace’
American Public Media has named Kimberly Adams the next host of its flagship weekday program, Marketplace Morning Report, with Adams stepping into the role on June 8. Adams currently serves as Senior Washington Correspondent for the show.
iHeartMedia Maps New Partnership To Give Audio More Car Time
In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update.
Magellan AI’s Audio Measurement Architect Gets a New Title
Jim Ballas has spent three years building up audio's seat at the attribution table, expanding the tools advertisers use to prove radio's value across a crowded media mix. Now Magellan AI is promoting him to President of Measurement at the audio analytics platform.
Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati
Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become...
Shaky World, Steady Hand: How Top Hispanic Radio GMs Lead
Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.
Edison: 13-34s Lead All Age Groups in Daily Audio Time
Young Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time.
Women To Watch: Lauren Green; iHeartMedia Atlanta
(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales.
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