Spotify Brings Back Billboard Music Awards For 2023 With A Twist
With the help of Spotify, the 2023 Billboard Music Awards is breaking away from traditional network telecasts to go fully digital. Dick Clark Productions and Billboard are joining forces with the company for the all-streaming show set for November 19.
OpenAI Wants Salem Radio Host’s Defamation Case Dismissed
In one of the first major legal cases involving a generative language model, OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is trying to get a defamation lawsuit made by a Salem Radio Network host dismissed on the grounds of legal precedent.
Catch Up With Radio’s 30 and Under Superstars: Dana Schaeffer
In December, Radio Ink celebrates the industry’s young leaders with our 2023 30 and Under Superstars list. We’re also checking in with 2022’s honorees for an update. Today we talk with Dana Schaeffer, Producer at ABC News Radio.
Help Us Highlight Radio’s Women To Watch
Are you aware of exceptional women in the radio industry who deserve recognition? Radio Ink is pleased to invite submissions for our weekly Women to Watch column, hosted by industry veteran Charese Fruge'. Management, sales, digital, and on-air are all welcome!
Melody Spann Cooper Named Illinois Broadcaster of the Year
The Illinois Broadcasters Association has named Midway Broadcasting Corporation Chairman and CEO Melody Spann Cooper its 2023 "IBA/Vincent T. Wasilewski Broadcaster of the Year." The prestigious award recognizes Illinois broadcasters for their excellence and dedication.
SiriusXM Targeting New Subscribers In Hyundai Service Bays
Hyundai Motor America and the satellite broadcaster have agreed to continue via the Service Lane initiative. The program enables the automaker's service centers to offer a free three-month SiriusXM Platinum Plan subscription to eligible customers after routine maintenance.
Deadline Approaching For NAB Show 2024 Panel Proposals
Time is running out to submit proposals for conference sessions, panels, speakers, and more for NAB Show 2024. Industry professionals are invited to share their expertise, success stories, and innovative projects from traditional radio, to streaming, AI, and beyond.
Wes McCain Shoots For The Star, Ends Up In The Zoo
Star 107.3 in Central City, KY, is welcoming Wes McCain to The Star Morning Zoo starting Monday, October 23. McCain is no stranger to radio in the region, having previously worked at stations such as iHeartMedia Nashville's 107.5 The River and Cumulus Lexington's WVLK-AM.
The Ticket Keeps Stars In Their Eyes In Dallas
Cumulus Media has ensured its multi-year broadcasting agreement with the NHL's Dallas Stars will continue into its twentieth year. The deal extends the partnership with Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM), which began in 2009, through to 2029.
USC Baseball Caller and Radio Host Tommy Moody Dead At 72
Former South Carolina baseball player turned radio personality, Tommy Moody, has passed away. He had been serving as the color analyst for Gamecock baseball broadcasts since 2000. Moody also hosted The Tommy Moody Show on Cumulus Columbia's 107.5 The Game.















