Parenti, Martinez Address Radio’s Spanish-Language Spend Gap
68 million Hispanics in the US, but only five percent of ad budgets. On the latest NASBA Broadcast Advocate podcast, Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti and New Mexico broadcaster Matt Martinez dig into that gap, and into how radio remains a lifeline.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Cannibal Cookbook
(Paige Nienaber) Radio has always been a close follower and monitor of, well, radio. When some morning show goes and does something like releasing a cat under a bouquet of helium balloons, then in the next 24 hours, morning shows everywhere are filling balloons.
Norfolk’s FM99 Moves The Needle For The Red Cross
With the American Red Cross facing an emergency blood shortage this summer, FM99 (WNOR) and its listeners answered the call, drawing 589 units during the station's 39th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive, enough to potentially save 1,767 lives.
Brain Transplant: Vedantam’s Public Radio Program Moves to PRX
PRX is adding one of public radio's most recognizable science programs to its roster. Hidden Brain, the Shankar Vedantam-hosted show exploring human behavior, will move its broadcast distribution to PRX from NPR starting in October.
Brian Fisher Named President At MediaCo
MediaCo is restructuring its executive team, as the multicultural broadcast group elevates Brian Fisher from Chief Revenue Officer to President. The shakeup carries a second twist, with another C-Suite executive exiting seven months after signing a new contract.
Chachi, Seeman Lead Final Conclave’s Last Rockwell Honorees
The Conclave has revealed its Rockwell Recipients, with the final five set to be honored at The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, September 15–17.
NAFB Foundation Awards Scholarships to Future Ag Broadcasters
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six agriculture communications students. The 2026 class will be recognized at the NAFB Foundation Celebration Luncheon during the NAFB Convention in Kansas City.
Red Apple’s News Network Crosses the Atlantic With BLR Deal
Two months in, Red Apple Audio Networks' Worldwide News Network is living up to its name. The all-news operation has struck a radio distribution partnership with German syndicator BLR, offering English-language newscasts and breaking news alerts abroad.
Fletcher Ford Alters Syndication With Christian Rock Offering
He spent years building traffic and billing software for radio stations, but before that, Fletcher Ford had a real passion for Christian alternative rock. That fandom now has a home in ALTered, a new syndicated show blending interviews with new music discovery.
Audacy Strikes 42-Station Distribution Deal With SiriusXM
Dozens of Audacy's sports, news, and talk stations are heading to SiriusXM. The two companies have struck a new distribution deal bringing 42 stations from 29 markets to satellite radio nationwide, with 23 sports stations launching in time for football season.
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