Radio Ink Welcomes Dana Schaeffer to Editorial Team
Radio Ink has named journalist and media strategist Dana Schaeffer as its new Contributing Editor. Schaeffer brings over 15 years of experience in radio, digital audio, and multimedia production to the publication’s editorial staff.
Edison: 55+ Podcast Audience Nearly Doubles In Two Years
The most loyal consumers of traditional radio, Americans 55 and older are now steadily embracing digital audio. New insights from Edison Research show a decided increase in podcast engagement among this age group, signaling a shift in long-term listening habits.
Local Radio’s Dark Future Has Hit A Snag
(Loyd Ford) We hear the negative talk. You really can’t escape it. Humans are going to create worry. Still, if you know me, you know I believe in local radio’s advantages when they see themselves as the most powerful local sales unit on the ground in a market.
Two Paths To A Successful Commercial
(Jeffrey Hedquist) How do you create an effective commercial? Do you just start writing and see where it goes, or do you have in mind where you want the spot to end and then choose a place to begin so that you can take the audience there?
Ozarks Community Push CMN Radiothon Total Up $13K Over 2024
Ozarks Dynacom and its five Branson, MO, stations raised $87,851.32 across two days of live broadcasts for the group's 2025 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Radiothon. This year's total outperformed 2024 by more than $13,000.
Nebraska Rural Radio Grows Ag Coverage with New Farm Director
Agricultural journalist Steve White has joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association as KRVN Farm Director. White, a South Dakota native, has spent over 25 years reporting on rural issues for television stations throughout Nebraska.
Radio Free Europe Wins Legal Fight Over Withheld US Funding
Just hours after Congress passed President Donald Trump's clawback of $1.1 billion in funding from public broadcasters, a federal judge delivered a separate blow to the administration, ruling the White House unlawfully withheld funds from Radio Free Europe.
FCC Pirate Radio Crackdown Hits Washington Ranch
The FCC has issued a Notice of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting to a rural ranch in Washington state, even as a high-stakes constitutional challenge out of South Florida is testing the FCC’s authority to punish unlicensed radio broadcasters.
TechMobility Taps Mr. Master for Syndication Delivery
Radio syndicator TechMobility Productions has entered into a content distribution partnership with Mr. Master, automating delivery of its programming to affiliates across the country using Mr. Master’s Automation Import Manager platform.
Triton: OTA Radio Brands Maintain Podcast Momentum in June
Triton Digital has released its June 2025 US Podcast Ranker, showing continued strong performance from traditional radio groups, like iHeartMedia, NPR, Salem Media, and Audacy, across all metrics from June 2 to June 29.
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