Radio’s Stalled Evolution To The At Work Audience
(By Buzz Knight) Since Labor Day salutes America's workforce, I wonder whether Brand Managers are focusing on the important “At Work” audience demographic. For many years, radio prioritized winning the workforce as a critical component of ratings dominance.
Radio Ink Awards Passes to Five Industry Pros for 2024 RMSS
In one week, Radio Ink will be in Cincinnati for the radio sales event of the year, but in the meantime, we're happy to announce the winners of our 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit contest. We awarded registrations and hotel accommodations to five lucky entrants.
Waco Public Radio Outlet KWBU Adds Full-Time Reporter
Waco NPR affiliate 103.3 KWBU is making several programmatic and staff changes as part of the station's Five-Year Plan aimed at enhancing community service and support, while cutting repeat airings of shows and dialing in on local contributors.
Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame To Welcome Four In 2024
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters is set to induct four distinguished broadcasters into the Kansas Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the KAB's annual convention in Wichita on October 20-21. KAB President Allison Mazzei made the announcement.
‘Simply Folk’ Expands On WPR As ‘Tent Show Radio’ Ends
As Wisconsin Public Radio Music says goodbye to Tent Show Radio on Sunday nights, another of the station's local offerings is expanding to fill its place. Simply Folk, hosted by Sile Shigley with Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, is getting an extra hour.
International Women’s Podcast Festival Unveils 2024 Speakers
The International Women's Podcast Festival has announced its first round of speakers ahead of this year's event. Slated for October 3 and 4 in Central London, the event aims to connect women in the fields of podcasting, audio, and broadcasting worldwide.
Nina Brown Teams Up with Joe Clair for New DMV Afternoon Show
After parting ways with The Frank Ski Show, Washington DC's WHUR 96.3 will be keeping one of the show's familiar voices around. Ski's former co-host Nina Brown will be staying in the time slot for The Nina Brown and Joe Clair Afternoon Show.
‘TJ’ Begins Stunting on Emmis’ 98.7 NYC FM Following ESPN Exit
The mystery surrounding the future of Emmis Corporation's 98.7 FM in New York City with the expiration of its deal with Good Karma Brands appears to have another clue. The station has started stunting Hot AC music with imaging identifying the signal as TJ 98.7.
A Fine Balancing Act
(By Deborah Parenti) It might be the most difficult job at a radio station. Today’s Program Director must blend traditional skills with modern competencies to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape. It’s a dance of equal parts IQ and EQ.
Diverse Audiences Drive Podcast Growth Into A Mainstream Habit
As the world of podcasting constantly evolves, the Podcast Landscape 2024 report examines who listens, what their favorite genres are, and the trends shaping the rise of on-demand audio content in the United States.















