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Every year, Radio Ink recognizes its 30 and Under Superstars. Honoring young professionals shaping the future of radio through resilience, innovation, and leadership. The list reflects growth, mentorship, and embracing change as key drivers in an industry that continues to evolve.

In an era of distractions and danger, the October issue of Radio Ink cuts straight to what matters most: who controls the money, who gets it, and why. We're tracking the contrarians, deal-makers, and sales warriors who see opportunity where others see decline.

(Buddy H. Lee) Local media markets aren’t oversold; they’re under-segmented. While national advertisers chase scale, local operators, franchisees, and multi-location retailers are often overlooked. These decision-makers control real budgets, move quickly, and crave relevance.

(Randy Lane) I once worked with a PD who would ask after every idea in a planning meeting: “Do they care? Do they care? Do they care?” It drove the show nuts, but he was right. The most successful shows pass every idea through a content filter.

A Wonder Media Company CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey, leader of American Urban Radio Networks, received the President’s Award for her role in amplifying Black voices in media at the National Action Network’s 2025 Triumph Awards in New York City.

Almost one year after joining the company, Beasley Media Group CFO Lauren Burrows Coleman is resigning. At the same time, the "digital-first" broadcaster is promoting Vice President of Financial Reporting Shaun Greening to Chief Accounting Officer.

Country Radio Seminar has opened nominations for the 2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award ahead of next year's show in March. The annual honor recognizes a Country artist whose philanthropic efforts have significantly advanced the causes they support.

"Linear television news is dead," declared Megyn Kelly, as SiriusXM is doubling down on its relationship with the journalist and political commentator, who will now be receiving her own full-time channel with new original programs and specials debuting on November 4.

More than 2 million meals will reach Central California families thanks to a single broadcast day. Cumulus Media Fresno’s NewsTalk 580 and 105.9 (KMJ-AM/FM) raised a record-breaking $534,917 during its 12th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive on September 19.

Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth has added Ryan McClafferty as Associate Attorney, bringing federal regulatory and media expertise from his prior role in the Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau under former Chief Al Shuldiner.