Quinn to Keynote HRC on Hispanic Radio’s Ad Dollar Disconnect
The US Hispanic population has grown 19% since 2016. Ad investment hasn't kept pace. PQ Media CEO Patrick Quinn will bring the data, and a challenge for media buyers, to the Hispanic Radio Conference in Phoenix.
NAB Presses Gomez on Radio Ownership Caps With Fresh Data
The NAB made another run at Commissioner Anna Gomez's office last week, delivering fresh audience and revenue data in support of eliminating local radio ownership caps to the lone FCC Commissioner to publicly and repeatedly oppose consolidation.
Generating A 14-Week Leads Program For Local Sellers
(Loyd Ford) A disciplined leads program is one of the simplest ways to transform sales performance, yet it's often the least consistently executed. A focused 14-week structure creates both accountability and momentum; two ingredients every sales team needs.
Who Is Your Commercial Talking To?
(Jeffrey Hedquist) When you’re doing a presentation, making a sales call, speaking to a group, or doing standup, you want to connect with your audience emotionally. When you know who that audience is, you’ll be more effective. It’s the same with your commercials.
Breck Kinsey Adds Weekends at Saginaw’s Core
One of Saginaw's on-air voices is adding new shifts to her schedule. Breck Kinsey, already a midday presence at Connoisseur Media's Country station 94.5 The Moose (WCEN), is joining 106.3 The Core (WGER) for weekends at the Alternative outlet.
RNN Targets Ex-CBS News Radio Affiliates With June Launch
With CBS News Radio's shutdown set for May 22, Live Channel USA is bringing Radio Network News to US stations for CBS affiliate stations looking to fill the service void. RNN will offer a “Bridge Service” on May 23 to transition those potentially short of coverage.
Pop-Up Station Aims To Boost College Radio Scholarships
WVYL Vinyl Radio, a pop-up station airing human-made programming from college, community, and commercial broadcasters worldwide, launches Monday for 120 consecutive hours to raise scholarship funds for students pursuing careers in radio.
Radio Loses Ground in Q1 as FCC License Decline Continues
For the first time in over a year, the total number of licensed radio stations fell, according to the FCC's quarterly count. As of March 31, AM and FM stations were down 19 from year-end 2025, as commercial losses outpaced continued growth on the noncommercial side.
Cumulus Reports $200M Loss for 2025 as Chapter 11 Continues
Cumulus Media lost $200 million in 2025. That's actually an improvement on how 2024 ended, but it may be the single most optimistic data point in an earnings report released Friday morning, five weeks into the company's Chapter 11 reorganization.
OUT NOW: Top Advice From Radio’s Top Leaders
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue.
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