Caught in the Middle: What Is the AI Line for Radio’s Top PDs?
As talent grow more concerned about AI's encroachment, Program Directors are now at the intersection of corporate directives and protecting their staff and sound. Radio Ink talked to some of the highest-performing PDs across the industry to find their line in the sand.
The Persistent Ad Gap
(Amador Bustos) Yesterday, Radio Ink reported on a podcast featuring the magazine’s president and publisher, Deborah Parenti, and New Mexico broadcaster Matt Martinez addressing a persistent issue: “68 million Hispanics in the U.S., but only five percent of ad budgets.”
Elguezabal Joins Norsan Media’s Sunshine State Sales Force
Norsan Media has named Eddy Elguezabal Vice President of Sales and Operations for Florida, tasking him with revenue growth and daily operations across Orlando and Jacksonville. He joins Norsan after a brief stint at iHeartMedia starting in 2025.
Talbott & Marcum Stop By ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring conversations with two of radio's most accomplished executives: WSM Radio's Eric Marcum and Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott.
World’s Largest EV Maker Adopts DTS AutoStage
The world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer is getting hybrid radio and video entertainment built in. Chinese automaker BYD is adopting Xperi's DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform, becoming the fourteenth major automaker to sign on.
Audacy Cutting The Spot For FM Sports Simulcast in Houston
Audacy is doubling down on sports, even at the expense of a winner. The company is retiring 95.7 The Spot (KKHH), one of the company's highest-performing stations in the Houston metro, to launch an FM simulcast of SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) on August 13.
K-FOX Bumped to HD2 as Bay Country Claims 98.5 In San Jose
Weeks after Connoisseur Media revealed plans to sell San Jose's Bay Country (KBAY) 94.5 signal to Christian network K-LOVE, the station is landing at the former frequency of K-FOX, a swap that pushes the Classic Rocker from FM into an HD-sideband existence.
Roar Renewed: Cumulus Keeps Memphis Tigers Flagship Status
Cumulus Media is staying put as the radio home of Memphis Tigers athletics. The company has renewed its agreement with Learfield's Tiger Sports Properties, keeping football, men's and women's basketball, and coaches' shows on News Talk 98.9 (WKIM).
A WUDE Awakening for Rob Reel With New Brand Manager Gig
Midlands Media Group has named Robb Reel as MMG Creative Services Director and 94.3 The DUDE (WUDE) Morning Host and Brand Manager, bringing his morning show Up Reel Early to the station when he joins on August 3.
Automaker and Big Tech Lobbying Hit Heavy On AM Act In Q2
Second-quarter lobbying disclosures show Washington's fight over AM radio in cars is anything but over, with automakers and Big Tech interests outspending broadcasters in an effort to close off every avenue for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's path to passage.
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