Wright Media Group Adds Four for Local Radio Consulting Team
Grand Rapids, MI's Wright Media Group is expanding with a new "street-level alliance" for the radio consulting firm's services, spanning talent coaching, weekly music data and planning, station imaging and custom production, and listener focus groups.
Neuroscientist Poppy Crum to Keynote 2026 NAB BEIT Conference
What does the latest in neuroscience hold for the future of broadcasting? That will be the topic of discussion for Stanford University Adjunct Professor and former Dolby Laboratories Chief Scientist Poppy Crum, during the 2026 NAB BEIT Conference
Alliance for Women in Media Sets 2026 Foundation Board
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has introduced its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors, with new leadership in place as the organization looks ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards. The 2026 Gracie winners will be announced on Monday, March 23.
The Bubble Bursts Onto the Scene At Connoisseur Columbia
Connoisseur Media has flipped WARQ in Columbia, South Carolina from Live 93.5 to 93.5 The Bubble. The broadcaster says the new station, whose name is a nod to Columbia's "Soda City" nickname, is built around a "feel good" vibe rather than a format.
MediaCo’s Sigma Rides InterWave to Digital Audio Audiences
Trailing the reveal of its bilingual, female-forward offering, MediaCo's Sigma Audio Network has followed with InterWave, which the broadcaster says will "connect advertisers with multicultural audiences across premium digital audio environments at scale."
Markey Wants Carr Out Over FCC ‘Threats’ Tied to Iran Coverage
US Senator Ed Markey is calling on Brendan Carr to resign after accusing the FCC Chairman of threats to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over the US conflict with Iran unless they functioned as “state media,” which Markey called an “extraordinary abuse” of authority.
Back Then Again: Charlie Nance on Radio Nostalgia and Kyle Petty
Charlie Nance sat down with Radio Ink ahead of the Full Throttle Acoustic Social at CRS 2026 to talk Kyle Petty's Back Then Again Country Countdown and why landing Petty may be the most fun career decision he's ever made.
SBS Misses Debt Deadline, In Creditor Standstill After Default
The company disclosed more than six months ago that meeting the deadline was unlikely; now, Spanish Broadcasting System is operating under a 30-day creditor standstill after failing to repay $310 million in debt, which came due on March 1.
5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Sales 10% By the End of the Month
(Loyd Ford) Let’s say you are a radio seller who wants to add 10% more revenue before the end of the month. How can you do it? March is leaking away, right? The key is speed and leverage. Here are the five fastest revenue levers to pull to close any month strong.
Rough Edges in Your Commercial Are Like Audio Velcro
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Sometimes, making commercials “perfect” can stand in the way of getting results. Smooth-sounding spots, polished voices, and impeccable mixes may be off-putting to your audience. They can blend into the audio fabric and not catch attention.















