Sona Movsesian, Of Conan Fame, Joins LABF For Vegas Panel
The co-host of the wildly popular Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast and the comedian's longtime assistant Sona Movsesian is joining a panel of radio executives for the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation's "Radio and Podcasting Power Session."
Longtime Minnesota AM Host Bill Dean Announces Retirement
A familiar voice to central Minnesota radio listeners is stepping away from the mic after more than 51 years. Bill Dean is set to sign off of KWLM-AM for the last time at the end of April after five decades on Lakeland Broadcasting's stations in Willmar.
How AM Radio Is Shaping The Sound of Politics In 2024
After discussing the strength of Hispanic radio in the lead-up to Election Day, Radio Ink talks with WABC President Chad Lopez about the power and profitability that AM stations can tap into during this political cycle.
NAB, NPR Get In Last Words On FCC’s Bid For A Localism Reward
Broadcasters are getting in their final say about the FCC's proposal to prioritize licensing and application procedures for stations providing a Commission-approved amount of locally originated programming, as the NAB and NPR voice opposition to the Commission.
Linear TV Is ‘Not Coming Back’ While Radio Continues To Rise
On Tuesday, MoffettNathanson Senior Research Analyst Robert Fishman told CNBC to not expect recovery for linear TV advertising in what has become a secular decline as AM/FM radio continues to stay dominant over traditional TV.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Full Monty Hall
(By Paige Nienaber) I’ve written before about my job title when I was at Kiss 102 in Charlotte. I was the Director Of Fun ‘N Games. Someone asked me what the difference was between a game and a contest.
Community Is The New Local
(By Randy Lane) Since COVID-19, local content has continued to grow in popularity among all radio listeners, but especially women and millennials according to Jacobs Media’s Techsurvey. Projecting a local vibe is just as important as local content.
Think vs. Feel
(By Rick Fink) I was watching House Hunters International when a realtor presented a home to prospective buyers. She asked, “What do you think about this home?” This struck a chord with me, and I wondered if “think” was the correct word to use.
Ruth Presslaff To Step Down As MIW Board President
Ruth Presslaff, who has been Board President of Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio since 2020, will be stepping down from her position at the end of the year. In her place, MIW has appointed Sheila Kirby as its President-Elect, due to take the role January 1.
Wisconsin Public Radio Introduces Two New Brands In Revamp
As spring fever hits radio, Wisconsin Public Radio is the latest group to undergo a significant rebrand. On May 20, the network is restructuring its offerings into WPR News and WPR Music after two years of detailed audience research.
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