The Eight-Second Grab
(Randy Lane) Pixar knows how to hook an audience. Within seconds, they pull you into the story. In Finding Nemo, Nemo is taken and Marlin has to act fast. In Up, Carl is about to lose everything that connects him to his late wife’s dream. Why does this work?
Steve Mason and John Ireland To Stay With GKB’s ESPN LA
ESPN has signed a multi-year contract extension with Steve Mason and John Ireland, ensuring their flagship afternoon drive show Mason & Ireland will continue on Good Karma Brands' ESPN Los Angeles (KSPN-AM) through Super Bowl LXI in 2027.
Cleveland’s WOVU 95.9 FM Debuts The Abbie Knights Show
Cleveland’s Urban Alternative station WOVU 95.9 FM announces that The Abbie Knights Show joins the afternoon lineup starting Saturday, marking the first time a Latina leads an urban‑format radio show in Cleveland.
New TRHOF Award Pays Tribute to Radio Legends of the Past
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame is introducing a new honor: the Lonestar Legacy. The award, announced alongside the fifty finalists for its 2025 Induction Class, will be bestowed posthumously to preserve the memory of influential radio figures from days gone by.
WLS To Unwind Chicago’s MusicRadio Years In Reunion Broadcast
Chicago's WLS-AM 890 is bringing back the voices that helped define Top 40 radio in the Midwest with a special two-hour program this Saturday, July 26. WLS Unwound: Personalities of the MusicRadio Years will spotlight the legendary “Rock of Chicago.”
Josh Innes Rolls Back Onto Detroit’s Wheels
iHeartMedia Detroit’s 106.7 WLLZ, Detroit’s Wheels, announced the return of Josh Innes to morning drive. The Josh Innes Show returns to WLLZ on July 28 after previously airing on the station from 2021 to 2023.
Trump Administration Eyes FCC Power Over State AI Laws
While much of The White House's AI Action Plan, announced Thursday, focuses on innovation, workforce development, and international diplomacy, a less-publicized provision could have serious implications for broadcasters and FCC power.
What Does Radio Do When a Legend Dies?
When news of Ozzy Osbourne’s death broke, top rock stations KLOS and Q104.3 didn’t hesitate. In this Radio Ink exclusive, find out what went into their responses and why radio remains essential when legends leave us.
AM/FM Radio Still #1 in Daily US Audio Use, Edison Says
In Q2 2025, the Share of Ear survey asked Americans how they divide their daily audio time. The findings reveal a landscape where legacy platforms endure while digital streaming grows fast.
Women To Watch: Kira Kathleen; Y107, Columbia
(Charese Frugé) Kira Kathleen is Assistant Program Director and Afternoon Host at Zimmer Communications’ Y107 (KTXY) in Columbia, MO. She also hosts nights on the cluster's Clear 99 (KCLR). Her long-term goal is to become a Program Director.
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