What Today’s Radio Air Personality Job Really Looks Like
(By John Shomby) When I entered the radio business, the responsibilities of an on-air talent were short and simple. “Tight board, willing to relocate, good pipes.” What does TODAY’S job description of an on-air personality look like?
Puig and Byrd Headed to Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame
The Florida Association of Broadcasters will recognize four distinguished professionals from radio and television during the 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala, celebrating careers that have shaped the state’s broadcasting landscape.
Reach Media Brings Alfredas to ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’
Georgia Alfredas has officially joined The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, returning to the national airwaves as part of the Reach Media and Radio One team. Alfredas is best known for her work on The Russ Parr Morning Show, as well as stints in Dallas and Phoenix.
B101.5 to Split $100K Among Four Fredericksburg Nonprofits
Centennial Broadcasting’s B101.5 (WBQB) has announced a yearlong "$100K Of Kindness" campaign, aimed at supporting local charitable organizations around Fredericksburg, VA. B101.5 will donate a total of $100,000, with four nonprofits each receiving $25,000.
Wireless Carriers Flood Radio With Ads For Second Week
It was another strong week for wireless carriers in the latest Spot Ten Radio rankings, as three of the top five advertisers came from the telecom sector. AT&T Wireless jumped into second place, pushing Verizon Wireless down to third.
Kansas City Royals Shift to FM Flagship with New Audacy Deal
For the first time, Kansas City Royals games will be broadcast on a full-time FM sports station in their hometown. The team is continuing its relationship with Audacy under a new multi-year agreement making 96.5 The Fan (KFNZ) the Royals' exclusive radio flagship.
Nueva Network Sales Team Promotes Jose Mateo, Adds Jim Lyke
Nueva Network has promoted Jose Mateo to President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media. Additionally, Hispanic media executive Jim Lyke is joining the Spanish-language audio network as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
DC Meetings Deliver Results for Radio, AM, and Ownership Rules
Efforts by local radio to advocate for the industry's future in DC are showing more results, as more members of Congress sign on to pro-radio legislation. Wyoming Association of Broadcasters President Laura Grott told Radio Ink about her team's experience.
Free Webinar Tomorrow: Teach Your Sales Staff AI Prompting 101
Like a great sales pitch requires careful wording and understanding the client’s needs, so does an AI prompt. Join Radio Ink for our next Radio Masters Sales Series webinar: "Prompt & Circumstance: A.I. Prompt Crafting 101 for Radio Salespeople” - sponsored by Marketron.
Carr: Broadcasters With DEI Programs Could Get Deals Blocked
“Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any sort of their invidious forms of DEI discrimination.” Those words from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr on Friday are a direct warning to all license holders.
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