Radio Ink’s 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2023
As 2023 settles into the rearview mirror, it's time to reflect on the year that was in radio. from groundbreaking industry changes to stories about the triumphs and falls of radio's people, we present Radio Ink's 10 Most-Read Stories Of 2023.
2024’s Arrival Was The End For Five Oregon Coast Radio Stations
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, Oregon's Yaquina Bay Communications ceased operation. The company was foreclosed on in August, following a lawsuit from Oregon Coast Bank. The bank was the sole bidder at a sheriff's sale on December 5.
As 2023’s Season of Giving Tally Ends, It’s Clear: Radio Matters
Radio stations turned in their final collections this week, officially wrapping up Radio Ink‘s 2023 Season of Giving Tally. In the week before Christmas, the total climbed to $24.72 million, besting 2021’s finale - but did radio beat 2020's $28.5m in the past seven days?
New Year’s Resolutions For Radio
(By Mike McVay) Out with the old and in with the new. We found 2023 to be a mixed bag of a year. How will radio be sold in the near future? Is AI the angel on one shoulder or the devil on another?
Don’t Forget The Fundamentals
(By John Shomby) “Winners don’t just know the fundamentals, they master them.” These words spoken by Michael Jordan 30-some years ago still ring true today. Without the basics, you are lost.
Would Your Leadership Survive CES?
(By Buzz Knight) As we count down the days before I and 150,000 of my closest friends descend on Las Vegas for CES 2024, it’s important to reflect on the importance of curiosity when thinking about how great leadership is shaped
PRPD Association Starts New Era With New Name
The Public Radio Program Directors Association has officially rebranded as the Public Media Content Collective, marking a new era for the organization. This change, January 1, follows a strategic plan adopted in 2022, which included a re-evaluation of the group's identity.
New Year, New Formats As Stations Flip Across America
As of January 1, the Christmas music is out and new formats are popping up. A trio of stations from northern NY all the way out to Idaho are among those making changes, playlist adjustments, and rebranding efforts to start the new year.
Phoenix Radio’s ‘Super Snake’ Passes Away In ‘Unexpected’ Death
Phoenix's radio community is mourning the loss of Duane Weaver, known on-air as Super Snake, who passed away in the early morning hours of December 30. Snake most recently hosted nights at Desert Valley Media Group's KMVA and KZON since 2022.
Bismarck Personality Dolly Dakota Passes Away At 56
Townsquare Media Bismarck, ND, personality Frances Luger, known on-air as Dolly Dakota, passed away on December 28, following a battle with ovarian cancer. Dakota had been at Cool 98.7 (KACL), but also spent time previously at KYFR-AM and KYYY.
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