Bob Pittman, Rickey Smiley Among 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Class
From a Dallas teenager spinning Top 40 hits to the executive in charge of America's largest radio company, the Radio Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 spans nearly every corner of the industry. The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced the eight inductees today.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Gets the Green Flag for More Years
Two decades in, SiriusXM and NASCAR are staying together. The partners have renewed their multi-year broadcasting agreement, keeping live Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series coverage on satellite radio for fans across North America.
iHeart Hits the Beach With Football League Partnership
The Beach Football League is turning sand into a national sports and entertainment circuit, with iHeartRadio now signed on as its Official Audio and Radio Partner, with events already underway in California, and stops planned across America through 2027.
Rick Thomas Leaving Beasley Media Group Tampa On June 1
After three years overseeing programming for Beasley Media Group's Tampa cluster, Rick Thomas is stepping away at the end of this month. His exit follows a series of departures tied to an early-retirement offering the company announced during its Q1 earnings call.
Trump Vows to Stop ‘Ridiculous’ Removal of AM Radio From Cars
In the midst of turmoil in the Middle East, President Donald Trump acknowledged that the push to keep AM radio in vehicles had slipped off his radar, but recommitted to acting on the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act during an interview last week.
92% of Ad Buyers Now Commuting; Will Radio Close The Win?
Marketer commuting hit 64% in April, the highest rate since tracking began in 2022. For AM/FM, which derives its strongest case from in-car listening, that puts radio's most valuable audience and the buyers who fund it in the same place at the same time.
WLRN Names Interim CEO After Miami-Dade Legal Settlement
South Florida Public Media Group has named Tom Hudson as Interim CEO of Miami's WLRN Public Media, replacing former CEO John LaBonia, as part of a settlement resolving months of litigation between SFPMG and the Miami-Dade County School Board.
Lessons to Learn from the Life of Ted Turner
(Mike McVay) The recent death of media mogul and innovator Ted Turner brought many quotes about the man, his accomplishments, and the complexities of a life well-lived. Long before there was a public-facing internet, Ted Turner was delivering content across many streams.
What’s Your Station’s Legacy?
(John Shomby) A lasting legacy is about the actions you take during your life and how those actions affect people who remember you. Your parents have left you a legacy in some form, and you may be doing the same with family. But what do you think is your radio station's legacy?
It’s Not Too Late: Join Radio Ink in Phoenix for HRC 2026
It's almost time to join us in Phoenix! Perched against Phoenix's North Mountain Preserve, the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort offers the kind of backdrop for Radio Ink's 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference that makes a two-day conference feel less like work.
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