Blast From The Past: 99-Rock ‘Electric Brunch,’ New Haven
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Scott Thompson featuring New Haven's 99-Rock. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
HVBC President David Widener To Step Down After 2025
David Widener, President of Holston Valley Broadcasting Corporation, has announced plans to retire at the end of the year after five decades with the East Tennessee company. Widener will transition into a consulting role.
Broadcasters Caucus Returns in Congress to Support Local Media
A bipartisan group of lawmakers with previous experience in radio and television has reestablished the Broadcasters Caucus in the 119th Congress, aiming to educate members of Congress on the challenges facing local broadcast outlets and operators.
Formula 1, SiriusXM Extend Broadcast Partnership Through 2027
Formula 1 and SiriusXM have agreed to a multi-year extension of their broadcasting partnership, ensuring the continued availability of F1 coverage to the company's North American subscribers through 2027.
Hennessy Aspilaire II Joins MediaCo to Lead Partnerships & Events
MediaCo Holding has appointed Hennessy Aspilaire II as Director of Partnerships, Music & Live Experiences, where he will lead brand partnerships, sponsorships, and event collaborations. He comes to MediaCo after seven years at iHeartMedia New York.
Hope Media Group Elevates Scott Herrold to Chief of Content
Hope Media Group has promoted Scott Herrold to Chief of Content. Herrold, who joined the organization in January 2023 as Chief of Programming, previously oversaw HMG’s radio brands, including KSBJ in Houston and national networks WayFM and Vida Unida.
Beasley Sees Q4 Gains, But Layoffs and Refinancing Take a Toll
Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley described 2024 as a "pivotal year" for the broadcaster, emphasizing efforts to streamline and strengthen its financial position as a modest Q4 revenue increase helped offset refinancing and restructuring costs.
Delilah to Receive LABF Insight Award at NAB Show 2025
Syndicated personality Delilah will be honored for her five-decade tenure in radio with the fourth annual Insight Award from the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation during the NAB Show Welcome on April 7 in Las Vegas.
Radio Leads M&A Activity As Total Deal Values Hit Six-Month Low
Despite a six-month low in overall media and telecom transaction value, radio emerged as a bright spot in February, driving six of the ten largest deals in North America according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
These Are The Books & Experts That Inspire Radio’s Top Leaders
Great leaders continuously learn and evolve. In Radio Ink’s April issue, top industry executives reveal the leadership books and thinkers that have shaped their success, offering lessons on strategy, culture, and personal growth.















