CPB Takes FEMA to Court Over Emergency Alert Funding Halt
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, challenging the agency’s decision to pause payments on a $40 million grant program designed to modernize the nation's emergency alert system.
New South Radio Stations Rally Over $328K for UMMC
The 24th annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon raised $328,641 for Children's of Mississippi during its two-day broadcast on March 6-7. Thirteen New South Radio stations participated in the fundraiser, representing Jackson, Vicksburg, and Meridian.
Over 1,000 Staffers Suspended From Voice of America, USAGM
The Voice of America and its sister networks face an unprecedented shutdown as federal officials issued mass suspensions for more than 1,000 employees at the US Agency for Global Media. Journalists found themselves locked out of station facilities on March 15
Ed Lover, Elroy Smith Among National Black Radio Hall Inductees
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025 inductees, celebrating voices and figures integral in shaping Black radio. The induction ceremony will take place on September 21 in St. Louis.
Michael Johnson Jr. Named Brand Manager For Albany’s Team
Townsquare Media Albany's 104.5 The Team (WTMM) has promoted Michael Johnson Jr. to Brand Manager. Johnson, who has been producing Big Board Sports with Rodger Wyland, will continue in that role while also launching his own show with details coming soon.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Selects 2025 Hall of Famers
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has announced the 2025 inductees into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame, recognizing Paul Braun, Denise Callaway, Bill Hubbard, and Mark Zoromski for their contributions to radio and television.
Saga Is Keen On Randy Cable’s Return As Market Manager
Saga Communications has appointed Randy Cable as Vice President and General Manager of its Keene, NH market. Cable returns to Saga from a stint as Regional Director of Sales at Beasley Media Group, managing all sales operations across Tampa and Fort Myers.
Salem Media Group Ends 2024 With Financial Turnaround
Salem Media Group may have suffered a revenue decline in 2024, yet the Conservative, Christian-focused broadcaster ended the year on a much more positive note - literally and figuratively - than 2023 after aggressive divestments and debt elimination.
Matt Pinfield Plans Radio Return: ‘I Am So Grateful To Be Alive’
Iconic Rock personality Matt Pinfield is on the path to recovery - and a return to radio - after an intense health scare to start the year. The SoCal Sound and KLOS host and former MTV VJ suffered a stroke in January, leading to two months of unresponsiveness.
Jim Ryan Reflects on His NYC Tenure and the State of Radio
Ahead of Audacy SVP Jim Ryan's departure from the company in April, he reflects with Radio Ink on his career, the evolution of radio programming, Nielsen’s latest rule change, and what’s next for him in the industry.















