The Truth About Radio Sales (And How To Avoid It)
(Loyd Ford) Humans will often spend more time and effort avoiding it than if they just put in the actual work. As owners, market managers, and sales managers, understanding this and planning for it will help you more than you can imagine.
Take the Unexpected Commercial Path
(Jeffrey Hedquist) You get a creative brief, a production order, maybe you actually meet with the client. You collect the “who, what, where, how, and why” – and your first reaction may be to take a normal direction, the obvious direction. It’s clear, it leaps out at you. Stop.
FOX News Contributor Joe Concha Expands Role at WABC Radio
Red Apple Media is growing Joe Concha’s presence on New York City's 77WABC, following a strong appeal for his presence on the station. The FOX News contributor now hosts a new hour-long weeknight program in addition to his established Sunday morning show.
Palm Springs’ Flips MeTV FM as KGAY Moves Down the Dial
Palm Springs radio is starting 2026 with a reshuffled dial. Locally owned KGAY has moved to 103.1 FM with a stronger signal, while its former home at 106.5 FM has flipped formats, dropping MeTV FM's Classic Hits for Adult Contemporary sounds on Sunny 106.5 (KMEE).
Legendary NFL Voice Announces 2025 Season Is His Last
Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio voice Gene Deckerhoff will retire at the end of the 2025 NFL season. Deckerhoff’s voice has echoed through the Sunshine State for 37 seasons, accompanying more than 800 games and more than 1,100 Bucs touchdowns.
‘Charlie Kirk Show’ Defies Decline, Stays Near Top of Triton Ranker
Even as The Charlie Kirk Show leaves the airwaves, its podcast form continues to find heavy success months after the killing of its namesake, per Triton Digital's November 2025 US Podcast Ranker, as radio groups tag on more on-demand listeners.
Eastlan Emerges as Crux That Could Define Cumulus v. Nielsen
Eastlan has become the unlikely pivot point in the legal battle between Cumulus Media and Nielsen, as the test case for whether any true alternative to Nielsen’s national radio ratings exists or whether the measurement giant is a bona fide monopoly.
LAST CHANCE: Lessons From Radio’s Top Digital Sellers
The new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars
Cheers To 2026 from Radio Ink
2026 promises transformation for radio and Radio Ink will be there every step of the way. Tomorrow, we will pause headlines tomorrow to celebrate the New Year, returning Friday with a special year-end collection.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: New Year’s Revolutions
(Paige Nienaber) As we close the books on 2025, I have three simple wishes for you and the New Year. These aren’t equated to Plasma Physics, but a couple of simple things that could only benefit your station/s going forward:
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
