75 Years Strong: Wisconsin’s WRDB Breaks Radio Auction Record
A small-market Wisconsin station pulled a big haul for its community. Magnum Media's WRDB-AM in Reedsburg marked its 75th annual Radio Auction with a record-breaking $77,762 raised for more than 30 local nonprofits over the two-day, on-air event.
Portland Fire, Thorns Head to Radio With Audacy Partnership
Fans of the WNBA's Portland Fire and NWSL's Portland Thorns can follow season coverage on the radio for the first time, per an Audacy and RAJ Sports partnership. 910 ESPN Portland will serve as the Fire's flagship with select simulcasts on 105.1 The Fan.
Cumulus Looks West to Fill WMAL Operations Manager Role
A programmer who has been leading Cumulus News/Talk operations on the West Coast is heading to the nation's capital. Luis Segura has been appointed Operations Manager for NewsTalk 105.9 WMAL in Washington, DC, effective May 4th.
Inner Banks Media CMN Radiothon Banks $121K for NC Kids
Inner Banks Media listeners across eastern North Carolina have shown up for the children at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital yet again, wrapping IBX's annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon with the strongest result in the event's recent history.
In a Crisis, Radio Is Not Optional
(Grace Whaley) There is a revealing question making the rounds after comments from an automotive company CEO at a recent auto show: “Do you even need radio in your car?” Obviously, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Because in an emergency, simple wins.
FCC Plans Leaner Staff, Possible FM Auctions in Budget Request
The FCC's fiscal year 2027 budget request, submitted to Congress late last week, points to two developments broadcast radio operators should watch: the possible return of FM construction permit auctions and a continued reduction in Commission headcount.
Destined to Fail?
(Mike McVay)The station changes format. A beloved, longtime talent leaves a major daypart. A competitor encroaches on your format. These things all negatively impact the opportunity to build or maintain an audience. Yet the expectation for performance remains.
The 18-Inch Gap That A.I. Cannot Cross
(John Shomby) Artificial Intelligence is here. Not coming. Not evolving. Here. And like every major shift before it — the internet, smartphones, streaming — it’s getting better, faster, and easier by the day. New platforms, new tools, new capabilities. But there’s one place it will never go.
NABLF Vegas Mixer To Let Employers TAP Into New Hiring Pool
NABLF and NAB Pilot have teamed up to host their second mixer for this year’s Technology Apprentice Program on the Saturday of NAB Show 2026, connecting emerging broadcast talent to engineering and technology opportunities across the industry.
Hannah Lane Heads to Dallas After Making Her Mark in Mississippi
Radio Ink 30 and Under Superstar honoree Hannah Lane is making a major move from morning drive at New South Radio's US 96.3 (WUSJ) in Jackson, MS, to nights at Cumulus Media's New Country 96.3 (KSCS) in Dallas-Fort Worth. Her last day in Jackson is April 10.
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