Music Streamers Protest Radio Subsidy Under New Canadian Law
Music Canada and the Digital Media Association have voiced strong opposition to new Canadian regulations that require streaming services to financially support local radio. Under a 2023 law, 1.5% of select streaming revenue would go towards local radio station support.
John Carroll University’s WJCU to Induct First Hall of Fame Class
John Carroll University’s WJCU 88.7 is celebrating its 55th anniversary with the induction of its inaugural Hall of Fame class on Saturday, October 5. The WJCU Hall of Fame was established to honor those who have contributed to the station and the industry.
Richard Rene to Lead International Development for MusicDatak
MusicDatak has appointed Richard Rene as Director of International Business Development. With more than 30 years of experience in media and entertainment, the former Westwood One director will help drive the company’s global expansion into new markets.
Dusty Deines Joins Ad Astra as Production and Sports Manager
Kansas' Ad Astra Radio has added Dusty Deines to its team as Production and Sports Manager. Deines will handle production duties and provide play-by-play commentary for high school and college sports. He will also join Kicks 106.1 (KXKU) in the afternoons.
Benztown’s ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’ Features LABF Giants
Benztown has released two new episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes, featuring interviews with two soon-to-be-inducted Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Giants of Broadcasting.
Maine Radio Helps Patrick Dempsey Raise $1.7m In Cancer Aid
Binnie Media's Maine radio stations, 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf, helped the 16th Annual Dempsey Challenge raise $1,773,349, with nearly 2,500 participants taking part both in-person and virtually. The event took place on September 21 in Lewiston.
BIA Reveals Its Top Revenue Strategies For Radio In 2025
In August, BIA Advisory Services released its first US Local Advertising Forecast for 2025. Now the company's analysts are digging into specifics, offering new strategies to help radio operators get ahead of competitors in all marketplaces for the year ahead.
Radio Is Ready As The Gulf Coast Braces For Hurricane Helene
As Hurricane Helene hits the Gulf Coast, radio is a ready part of the region's storm preparation plans. Meteorologists predict Helene will make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane as it moves toward the Florida panhandle.
How Radio’s Best Managers Are Retaining Top Performers in 2024
Ranking as one of the top issues for radio leaders, staff retention is a pain point that few can escape. With October's Radio Ink issue crowning the industry's best managers of 2024, who better to ask about keeping top performers on board?
Women to Watch: Tamara Young-McCoy; ArtSoul Radio
(By Charese Frugé) Tamara Young-McCoy is the founder of ArtSoul Radio, a Chicago-based radio network and media company. Since 2014, ArtSoul Radio has focused on Christian Soul alongside Contemporary Gospel, Christian Hip-Hop, Christian AfroBeats, and Worship music.
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