Beasley’s Ornelas Reelected as NAB Radio Board Chair for 2026
The NAB has its 2026 Executive Committee leadership in place following elections held at the organization's June Board of Directors meeting in Washington, DC. On the radio side, Beasley Media Group General Counsel Chris Ornelas was reelected as Radio Board chair.
Papa Keith’s Got A Brand New Bag at iHeartMedia Miami
"Papa" Keith Walcott is stepping out of afternoons at iHeartMedia Miami's 103.5 The Beat (WMIB) and into a leadership role that takes his community influence to a much larger stage, as National Brand Partnerships Multicultural Specialist for the radio giant.
Will Calder Returns to Tampa as Beasley Operations Manager
Will Calder is coming back to Tampa as Operations Manager for Beasley Media Group's local cluster. Calder joins Beasley from Audacy, where he served as Director of Programming and Operations at Power 96 in Miami and Brand Manager for Orlando's Mix 105.1.
The $139B Experiential Boom Has Radio’s Name All Over It
From paid remotes to promotional stunts, radio has always been in the live events business. Now, new data suggests the $139 billion global experiential marketing industry, growing at its fastest clip in years, is a gold mine for stations that know how to sell it.
Radio’s Most Influential Women On Who Opened the Door
Women in radio on their way to the top have all too often found locked doors blocking their way. Getting through takes someone on the other side with the instinct to open them. This year's Radio Ink Most Influential Women in Radio know exactly who opened theirs.
Podcast Ad Load Dips in Q1 But Don’t Read Into It, Says Podscribe
Podcast ad load pulled back in the first quarter of 2026 after a multi-year climb, but the dip appears to be seasonal rather than structural, according to Podscribe's latest Podcast Performance Benchmark report, covering roughly 98,000 ad campaigns.
Before the Pressure Peaks, Radio Needs to Prepare
(Kathleen Fink) Drought rarely announces itself all at once. It starts quietly – a little less rain, more conversations about feed costs, and farmers watching forecasts more closely than usual. Rural communities often recognize these shifts long before national headlines do.
Chum Change for Jacksonville’s ‘Big Show’
iHeartMedia Jacksonville's Country 99.1 (WQIK) has announced the station's morning program The Big Show is getting a bit bigger with the addition of a fourth member, iHeartMedia veteran Chumley, who brings nearly three decades of experience to his new hosting role.
For Family Life Radio, Price is Right for Afternoon Drive
Starting July 13, Family Life Radio has named Brenda Price afternoon host, as Sam Kelly moves up to middays. Kelly takes over for Ceci LaBarge, who moved to middays after FLR host Shannyn Caldwell passed away following a yearlong battle with cancer.
AWMF to Honor Steinem, Richards at 2026 Gracies Luncheon
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is marking its 51st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon with a new honor and two recipients who need little introduction: Gloria Steinem and Amy Richards will receive the inaugural Gracies Torch Award on June 16.
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