Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Breaking Summer
(By Paige Nienaber) In July 1989, I started as The Director of Fun ‘N Games at Kiss 102 in Charlotte. On the first day, I discovered that I’d inherited The 102 Days Of Summer. All I could think was “Geez, that’s an old promotion.” And that was in 1989.
Let Go Of The ‘No’?
(By Chris Stonick) A couple of weeks ago, a reader asked, “What do you do when a client says NO?” Clients say no all the time. But deciphering that no quickly is what makes the difference between top sellers and the rest.
Riley Radiothon Raises Tens of Thousands In Lafayette Rally
Saga Communication's Lafayette Media Group held its annual Riley Radiothon last week, raising $71,737 for Riley Hospital for Children across WASK, K-105 (WKOA), and B102-9 (WXXB) from Indiana's Tippecanoe Mall on May 21 and 22.
New bisqqit Tool Brings Real-Time Signal Maps to Broadcast Sales
A new broadcast sales technology platform is aiming to modernize how stations and agencies map and plan audio campaigns. bisqqit introduces the first geo-coded mapping and planning software built specifically for retail-focused radio advertising.
Fire Ravages Local Broadcast Studio In Northwest Ohio
A fire that broke out early Saturday morning, May 24, has destroyed the longtime broadcast home of WBNO and WQCT in Bryan, OH. The structure was deemed a total loss after the blaze engulfed the facility, which had hosted both stations since the 1960s.
Home Depot Claims Memorial Day Weekend’s Radio Ad Crown
The unofficial start of summer has arrived, and, after a quiet lead-up, home improvement retailers exploded across America’s radio airwaves, claiming dominance in Media Monitors' pre-holiday Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of May 19–25.
MIW Opens 2025 Mentorship for Women in Programming
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened the application window for its 2025 Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, continuing a seven-year tradition of fostering leadership development for women in broadcast programming roles.
Mental Health Matters: How the GAB Built a Statewide Campaign
Radio Ink sat down with GAB President Randy Gravley to talk about its statewide mental health initiative, how it’s being implemented, and what’s next to improve mental health awareness across broadcasting.
Lowry Named MediaCo SVP of Audio Sales as Multiplatform Grows
MediaCo is sharpening its focus on radio and audio sales as part of a broader multiplatform growth plan, promoting Danny Lowry to Senior Vice President of Audio Sales in a newly restructured executive lineup to expand revenue in both national and local markets.
Let The Big Dogs Eat
(By Mike McVay) Most clusters have one or two “Big Dogs” that generate the bulk of the revenue. Doors are opened more readily when you can put that weight against the competition and dominate.















