The FCC Is Rewriting Broadcasting; Is Hispanic Radio Ready?
From a sweeping FCC "delete" that could upend ownership limits to the very definition of "public interest," Washington is taking a long, hard look at the rules of broadcasting, and Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is ready to answer the moment.
Don’t Rob Your Sellers Of Their Greatest Power
(Loyd Ford) If they fall for the temptation, radio sales managers lose leverage the moment they start managing hope. Hope that a seller is “close to a whale.” Hope that last month’s numbers predict this month’s outcome. Hope that a big pending proposal will save the quarter.
Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
(Steve Allan) You may have read Radio Ink's recent report, “Gen Z Trends Show Opportunity for Christian Radio Growth,” that contained a startling revelation. The fact that Christian radio has been on an upward trajectory for the last decade or so is no surprise.
René Santaella to Oversee Growth Engines For MediaCo Portfolio
MediaCo COO René Santaella is taking on a new title at the multicultural broadcaster, expanding his executive responsibilities to the newly created role of Chief Growth & Innovation Officer to assist with its end-to-end “Supply + Growth Engines” chain.
Chicago’s Q101, Boston’s WERS Celebrate Women’s History
Radio stations including Cumulus Media’s Q101 Chicago and Emerson College’s WERS Boston are marking Women’s History Month with on-air features, playlists, and programming highlighting female artists across multiple decades.
Salem Media Brings Its Network Voices to Amazon Prime Video
Salem Media has landed its personalities on Amazon Prime Video, as the conservative and Christian-focused broadcaster brings its news channel to the platform. As of Wednesday, Salem News Channel appears in Prime's Live TV section as a free, ad-supported stream.
Philly’s Fanatic Brings Back Sean Brace to Team With Jon Marks
Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) is reuniting a familiar Philadelphia pairing as Sean Brace returns full-time to join Jon Marks for Middays with Marks, beginning March 9. The duo previously co-hosted The Jon & Sean Show from 2013 to 2015.
DiPrima Advanced to Station Manager at Connoisseur Long Island
As Connoisseur Media continues reshaping its market leadership, the company is elevating sales veteran Darren DiPrima to Station Manager in Long Island and handing Patrick Shea the keys to technical operations across both the Long Island and Connecticut holdings.
Is Autopilot Killing Your Team’s Creativity?
(Randy Lane) What’s the most dangerous thing that can happen to a successful show? It’s comfort and familiarity. Not trying anything new or going anywhere unfamiliar. It’s gliding through your day, half paying attention. It’s having conversations and not really listening.
Data Shows Podcasts Displacing Social Scrolling, Streaming
With concerns about the erosion of ad dollars from AM/FM caused by social media and streaming music, radio operators have an opportunity to return the favor, as new research shows that podcasts are reshaping media consumption with brand opportunities in tow.
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