JJ Ryan Takes Expanded Regional Programming Role for iHeart
iHeartMedia is expanding the role of Oklahoma Senior Vice President of Programming JJ Ryan to cover three additional states, as the broadcast company continues to consolidate leadership roles into increasingly more regional positions.
John Boy & Billy Go Off-Air In Charlotte As ‘The Fox’ Cuts Show
After 38 years on Charlotte airwaves, The Big Show with John Boy and Billy will air its final broadcast on 99.7 The Fox today, marking a sudden end to the show's run on its flagship station. The station announced the news in pre-recorded messages earlier this week.
‘The Wolf’ Adds Two Familiar Southern New England Radio Voices
Cumulus Media has added veteran Rhode Island media personalities Will Gilbert and Heather Gersten to the weekday programming lineup of Classic Rock stations 102.3 The Wolf (WMOS) in New London, CT, and 106.3 The Wolf (WWKX) in Providence, RI.
Coleman Brings New Radio Ad Effectiveness Measure To The US
Media research firm Coleman Insights has introduced a new platform to the US - dubbed Validate - designed to help radio stations demonstrate the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns by combining streaming data and audience estimates.
‘The Podcast Election’ Shapes Edison’s Top Podcasts Of Q3
Edison Research has released its Top 50 Podcasts for Q3 2024, offering a unique glimpse into how the 2024 presidential campaign, which is being dubbed by some as "The Podcast Election," shaped and was shaped by the podcasting landscape.
Dave Sims Succeeds John Sterling as Yankees Radio Voice
Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Dave Sims has been chosen as the new lead play-by-play announcer for New York Yankees radio broadcasts. Sims succeeds John Sterling, who retired last April after holding the role since 1989.
LeGeyt, Portnoy, Paskalis Take Up The Fight To Save Local News
Among all the engaging sessions at Forecast 2025, perhaps the most intense unfolded about the critical battle to preserve local journalism and the vital role of advertiser support as presented by a panel of experts, including NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt.
Experts Predict Broadcast Revenue Trends Post-Election
As is the opening tradition at Forecast, economic analysts and advertising experts set the tone for the day in a discussion about the future of broadcast revenue amid changing market dynamics as the industry heads into a year without political ad spend.
WCI Doubles Down In Springfield With Fast Four Station Addition
Woodward Communications, Inc. has agreed to acquire four radio stations in Springfield, IL, from Mid-West Family Broadcasting, This purchase follows WCI’s recent purchase of four additional Springfield stations from Neuhoff Media, finalized on October 1.
How Lucas Cridland Helps Agencies Embrace Radio Advertising
From the integration of broadcast and digital tools to addressing advertiser skepticism, how can radio better position itself to attract advertisers and remain a powerful tool in the marketing mix? Radio Ink discussed the details with veteran media buyer Lucas Cridland















