Howard Stays With SiriusXM
The new five year deal includes the development of a new app so fans can see the show via stream and download archives of the show. Howard says he's "jazzed and excited."
Pandora Launches Thumbprint Radio
Pandora calls Thumbprint Radio a hyper-personalized station for each listener. Thumbprint Radio is based on individual thumbing history and will continue to evolve with every new thumb on Pandora.
Wilbur Returns to KVI-AM Seattle
As of January 4, Kirby Wilbur will host the midmorning slot on Seattle’s Talk Radio 570 KVI, replacing Glenn Beck. Wilbur will team with KVI morning drive host John Carlson in the 9 a.m. hour and take over solo 10 to noon.
WOWO Starts Transition to 107.5
The Fort Wayne news-talker launched its FM simulcast back in 2012 on 92.3. 92.3 will eventually break off and become it's own station, but the details on that are still to be determined.
Radio One Launches BOOM Format in Indy
At 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, NWA’s Straight Outa Compton hit the airwaves as Radio One Indianapolis’ first song to launch the company’s new throwback hip-hop station, BOOM 102.9 FM.
Salem Renews Mike Gallagher Show
Salem and Gallagher agree to extend their relationship through 2018. Gallagher said, "After 15 years with Salem, I'm still amazed at how fortunate I am to have a radio home at this amazing company.
Bubba Says He Doesn’t Have to Follow Nielsen’s Rules
More from the recent court filing by Bubba The Love Sponge (Todd Clem) who's asked a judge to throw out the million dollar lawsuit he's been slapped with from Nielsen for ratings tampering. Part of Clem's reasoning for asking the judge to dismiss the suit have to do with whether or not Clem, as a contractor of Beasley, even has to follow the rules other hosts have to follow when they are paid employees of a station.
Pandora Launches Serial Season Two
The first episode of Serial Season Two, which is centered around the case of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, launched Thursday morning on Pandora.
BOB 106.9 Team Don Tats for Tatas
Alpha Media, Savannah-Hilton Head announced that Bob 106.9's Tim Leary and the Morning Showgram just wrapped up their 3rd Annual "Tats for Tatas" breast cancer awareness program and raised over $16,500 in benefit of the Nancy N. & J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph's/Candler.
How WBZ’s Toucher & Rich Made It Big
In our December 21 issue of Radio Ink we feature the amazing rise to success of WBZ The Sports Hub in Boston. Market Manager Mark Hannon and Program Director Mike Thomas had to blow up long-time rocker WBCN to find a signal to launch the station. That meant a trip to see Dan Mason and company to get the corporate ok.















