Third Time Unlucky: $1M High Plains Radio Buyer Backs Out
The third attempt by High Plains Radio Network to sell a group of Arkansas and Texas radio stations has fallen through, leading owner Monte Spearman to take the eleven Arkansas and Texas stations in question silent until the bankrupt group finds a fourth candidate.
The Aging of Radio
(Mike McVay) Radio as a commercial medium has been around for 105 years, starting with KDKA-AM in Pittsburgh, although the title of this article isn’t about radio being a Centenarian. It’s about the fact that, for decades, radio has done little to attract those under 35.
When I Left Day-to-Day Radio, Here’s What I Took
(John Shomby) I didn’t realize how much radio had shaped me until I stepped away from it a few years back, and, in no way, was it a feeling of being on the “outside”. On the contrary!
Chicago’s WFMT Refreshes Morning Lineup With Jan Weller
Chicago Classical music outlet WFMT has named weekend host and producer Jan Weller as the new weekday host of Morning Music. Taking his place, station personality Kristina Lynn will serve as maestro for Saturday and Sunday mornings starting December 20.
Chaz and AJ’s 99.1 PLR Toy Drive Delivers $225K Of Fun
Connoisseur Media’s 99.1 PLR (WPLR) has raised $225,000 during the Chaz and AJ Crabtree Motor Group Toy Drive in New Haven. The event took place on December 12 and supported families in need across Connecticut through toy and monetary donations.
Rady, Set, Go: iHeartMedia Giveathon Tops $415K in San Diego
iHeartMedia San Diego has raised over $415,000 during the 8th annual Rady Children’s Giveathon. The two-day event involved all eight of the broadcaster's area stations, supporting programs for local patients and families via call-ins, texts, and online giving.
LABF Calls On Collins To Serve As Executive Director
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has appointed Mary Collins as Executive Director, starting January 1. LABF's tenured Treasurer, Collins will partner with the LABF Board of Directors and the Library of American Broadcasting Collection team.
Lotus Realigns Hank and Fox Sports In Vegas FM Signal Swap
Lotus Broadcasting is giving two of its Las Vegas stations new FM homes in a signal swap that will see Classic Country formatted HANK FM (KXPT-HD2) move to 98.9 FM, as Fox Sports Vegas (KKGK-AM) and the Vegas Golden Knights switch to 94.7.
iHeartMedia’s WOR Welcomes Curtis Sliwa After WABC Dispute
After a public falling out with Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis during his New York City mayoral run, former WABC host Curtis Sliwa is temporarily returning to New York City radio with iHeartMedia at 710 WOR as guest host for The Mark Simone Show.
Records Shattered, Millions Raised By Radio In Tally’s Week Six
The sixth week of Radio Ink’s 2025 Season of Giving Tally marked a new high for radio at its best, as stations nationwide shattered records and individual radiothons reached multimillion-dollar milestones as AM/FM leads a national outpouring of generosity.
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