RAB, MIW Select 26 for Rising Through the Ranks 2025
RAB and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio have announced the 2025 scholarship recipients for Rising Through the Ranks. 26 scholarship recipients representing markets across the country have been selected to participate in the intensive hybrid experience.
Network Radio Research Council Expands as Audio Evolves
The Network Radio Research Council has expanded its membership, adding Audacy Networks, Compass Media Networks, Entravision, Key Networks–United Stations, and Reach Media as it continues its work to advance national radio audience measurement.
Audio Ad Order Boosts ROI Performance, Study Finds
As digital audio ad spend climbs toward $16 billion, a new MAGNA and Magnite study shows creative strategy, not just placement, can make or break ROI. Tested across nearly 3,000 listeners, the findings reveal what really drives recall, engagement, and action.
ZipRecruiter Climbs, Home Depot Cools After July 4 Radio Ad Push
Following the Independence Day holiday bump, radio ad volume saw a modest reshuffling as several brands adjusted their placements in the post-July 4 cooldown. ZipRecruiter made the biggest upward move of the week, jumping from #9 to #2.
It Takes A Village: How WVLG Built a Beacon for the 50+ Crowd
In Florida’s largest retirement community, one AM station is doing radio right and winning. WVLG's Steve Rosen talks to Radio Ink about creating a hyperlocal powerhouse that skips politics, embraces listeners, and proves connection still drives radio.
OUT NOW: The 40 Most Powerful People In Radio
The July edition of Radio Ink Magazine is here, and with it comes the release of the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio. Built from the ground up each year, this definitive list is more than a who’s who - it’s the industry benchmark for influence, leadership, and impact.
Stop Selling Radio, Already
(Loyd Ford) In your market today, selling based on emotion, charisma, or the old-school “pitch” is no longer enough. I’m sorry, but it’s true. The most successful radio sellers are those who lead with real numbers that highlight opportunity, demand, and untapped growth.
When The Next Legend Falls Silent, Will Radio?
(Steve Allan) I finally got around to watching A Complete Unknown. I will now resurrect an old question – how will radio handle Bob Dylan’s eventual passing? The man is 84 years old and, not to be morbid, will eventually shuffle off this mortal coil.
SiriusXM Seeks FCC Regulatory Fee Relief for Two Satellites
As broadcasters weigh in on the FCC’s proposed 2025 regulatory fees, SiriusXM is pushing for adjustments. In a formal filing, the company is asking the Commission to remove two of its satellites from the draft list of assessed assets.
New Data Shows Commuting Is Back and Radio Rides Shotgun
As remote work recedes, America is getting back behind the wheel and turning the dial. New research shows a vast majority of employed adults are once again commuting to jobs outside the home, a shift that’s bringing a fresh wave of in-car listening.
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