Triton: Political Podcast Listeners Are Older, Educated, and Affluent
With all eyes on the presidential election, political podcast listening has surged in the US by 28% year-over-year. The growth has been especially pronounced in the past six months, with one particular party significantly favoring the medium.
FCC Announces New EEO Audit Round With Hurricane Caveat
On October 18, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau issued its second Equal Employment Opportunity audit letters for the year to a randomly selected group of radio stations but includes special allowances for stations affected by the recent hurricanes.
iHeart Raises A NOLA Station From The Dead With ‘VooDoo’
iHeartMedia New Orleans has launched the new VooDoo 103.7 (WFFX), resurrecting the brand name used by iHeart's KVDU from 2011 until 2017. The change comes as iHeart moves KVDU to cover Baton Rouge as 104.1 The Vibe and brings WFFX to The Big Easy.
Greg Rambin Takes On Second Brand to Manage In Chattanooga
Audacy has promoted Greg Rambin to Brand Manager of Rock 105 (WRXR) in Chattanooga. Rambin will also continue as the station's midday host and maintain his position as Brand Manager for sister station 98.1 The Lake (WLND).
To Reach Gen Z, Radio Should Be Leaning On Its ‘Influencers’
As AM/FM seeks out more engagement with Gen Z, new data shows the industry has a unique opportunity to harness the power of its on-air personalities to attract both younger audiences and advertisers looking to connect with this sought-after demographic.
Villafañe, Trask, Wharton To Discuss Main Street Radio At Forecast
Radio Ink's Forecast 2025 will see the return of Main Street Media: Where Local Broadcast Survives & Thrives, discussing the insights, challenges, and strategies of small and independent broadcast station owners and executives.
FCC Reveals Tentative LPFM Selectees From 1,300 Applications
Almost one year after the FCC opened the Low Power FM application window for the first time in a decade, the Commission has announced the tentative selectees from 93 groups of mutually exclusive applications for new station construction permits.
Bill Bussey Starts New Broadcast Chapter As ‘Rick & Bubba’ Ends
Initially, no specific reason was given for why Bill "Bubba" Bussey was retiring from Rick & Bubba after 30 years, but as the show prepares for its end in December, Bussey has already struck out on his next broadcasting adventure.
Blast From The Past: Bryan Thomas, 1975
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from Bryan Thomas at WBOW-AM in Terre Haute, IN, circa 1975. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
CRS 2025 Opens Applications for Rusty Walker Scholarship
Country Radio Broadcasters has opened applications for the Rusty Walker Scholarship Program for emerging talent in the Country format. Three recipients will be awarded registration, hotel accommodations, and airfare to attend CRS 2025 in Nashville.
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