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.
Funding Means for Main Street Dreams
(By Deborah Parenti) The dream may start at a young age, while listening to a favorite radio station. The dream to own a station. Perhaps that is why the majority of radio stations in the US are owned by smaller or independent operators.
Gen Z’s Podcast Habits Defy Trends: Audio-Only Still Rules
Despite concerns over the rise of video podcasts across digital platforms, audio remains king when it comes to deep engagement - and in reaching Gen Z. A new study shows the younger generation still favors audio-only formats over video when consuming podcasts.
Surprise and Delight
(By Buzz Knight) The art of the “surprise and delight” action is a marvel to observe. As the battle for customer loyalty rages on, consider the success some brands have seized by deploying “surprise and delight” as a regular tool in their marketing arsenal.
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
2026 Radio Wayne Awards Finalists
Sales Tips for Your Best Q4
