AM Act Fly-In Recap: State Broadcasters Make One Urgent Ask
State broadcasters associations are among radio's most valuable advocates, and this month's AM Fly-In put that dedication on display. Radio Ink caught up with three leaders whose associations spent last week pressing Congress for a vote on the AM Act.
New Audacy Data Shows Audio’s Back-to-School Advantage
Parents are shopping earlier, spending more on what their kids want, and increasingly tuning that behavior to something other than TV. A new Audacy report argues audio is where budget-strapped parents and trend-driven teens are actually spending attention.
Radio Groups Renew Ownership Push As TV Cap Vote Looms
Radio's push to loosen its ownership caps is picking up pace as the FCC moves toward eliminating a similar limit for television. New ex parte filings from Connoisseur Media and Beasley Media Group show broadcasters pressing FCC staff and a Commissioner.
Analysis Shows Podcast Ads Still Lighter Than Radio’s Load
Traditional radio still runs a heavier commercial load than most podcasts, according to a new study measuring ads inside 60,000-plus episodes. But a handful of the heaviest-loaded shows indicate that radio companies may be bringing AM/FM-level ad time to the medium.
Being More Than Radio – Part 1
(Mike McVay) As one of my young wizardly friends once asked, “If radio was invented after the internet, what would it be like today?” Pondering that of late led me to visit with three bright minds who are making a difference with media-centric platforms and ask them.
The Courage to Keep Attacking
(John Shomby) I was never much of a soccer fan. The low scoring never held my attention. Then came this summer's World Cup. Then came this summer's World Cup. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn't watching success. I was watching persistence.
Programmer and Format Consultant Mike Marino Dead At 60
Mike Marino built a career on adaptability, moving fluidly between Rhythmic AC, Modern AC, and Urban AC radio at stations coast to coast. Industry colleagues are now remembering him following his death Thursday after a private battle with cancer.
Atlanta’s B98.5 Completes All-Local Lineup With Otis Maher
Otis Maher spent months off the Atlanta airwaves after October's iHeartMedia layoffs. Now he's back on the air at Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB-FM) as nighttime host, completing an all-local weekday lineup. He also serves as as Production Manager for the cluster.
Paul O’Malley Exits Charleston GM Seat For Higher Saga Role
Saga Communications is shifting one of its market leaders into a corporate growth role. Paul O'Malley moves from President and General Manager of Charleston Media Solutions to Senior Vice President of Revenue Development, taking on Saga's digital revenue strategy.
Kelly Ford Leaving Long Island for Dual DMV Posts at iHeart
Kelly Ford joins Washington, D.C.'s 98.7 WMZQ and Baltimore, MD's 93.1 WPOC as Music Director and Afternoon Host. Ford joins from Connoisseur Media's 103.1 The Wolf (WWWF) on Long Island, where she has been since July 2024.
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