AI Stands For ‘Alternative Income’ As iHeart Posts 2023 Financials
The United States' largest broadcast radio company was not immune from the battering economic headwinds the industry faced in 2023, with iHeartMedia posting a $1.1 billion net loss for the year. The good news? Q4 outpaced expectations with some AI assistance.
What Do Listeners Want From Radio Talent? Mostly, A Good Time
The integration of generative artificial intelligence into broadcasting sparked a significant study focusing on the most pivotal roles of radio air talent. The annual CRS Research Presentation by Smith Geiger underscored the irreplaceable value of human connection.
Country Radio Celebrates The Format’s Best PDs In Nashville
On Thursday night of CRS 2024, a different kind of Country star took to the stage to open for Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and some of Nashville's best and brightest songwriters: Radio Ink's Top Program Directors In Country Radio.
Just Because the FCC Can Regulate Broadcasting, Should It?
(By David Oxenford) When you have been representing broadcasters in Washington for as long as I have, you see cycles in regulation of the industry. I was reminded of this in reading the Washington Post obituary of former FCC Chair Charlie Ferris.
Herbert And The Bullfight
(By Roy Williams) Agnes de Mille once wrote, “No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently.” Agnes was right about most of us, but she was completely wrong about Herbert.
Why I Agree to Disagree
(By Randy Lane) In meetings, how many times have you "agreed to disagree?" It’s a way out of endless arguments that can stall and prolong meetings. This phrase enables both parties to maintain their positions.
With Radio’s Dashboard Stock Rising, Xperi Sees Q4 Rally
As the conversation around improving radio's position in the auto dashboard continues, HD Radio and DTS AutoStage parent company Xperi reported promising financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. This also included optimistic projections for fiscal year 2024.
CRB Picks Five Names For 2024 Country Radio Hall of Fame
At CRS 2024, Country Radio Broadcasters unveiled this year's class of the Country Radio Hall of Fame. This year's class includes on-air talent Cody Alan plus Pat & Tom, along with off-air figures Meg Stevens, Mike Moore, and the retired Jim Robertson.
Scott Donovan Leaves The Eagle’s Nest, Retires On Anniversary
After 40 years in radio, Eagle Communications Marketing Representative and former morning show host Scott Donovan is retiring. Donovan has spent the last 20 of those years with Eagle in Great Bend, KS.
Blast From The Past: Clyde Scott
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features broadcast engineer Clyde Scott from a time when you could still smoke in the studio. Send your Blast to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
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