Orion Samuelson, Ag Radio and WGN Legend, Dead at 91
Orion Samuelson, the voice of agriculture on Chicago's WGN Radio for more than six decades, has died at the age of 91. He is remembered for how the distinction that farming touches every life became somewhat of his own personal mission in his reporting.
Shoboy, Dana Cortez Set to Host Hispanic Radio Conference 2026
Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is bringing two of the industry's most energetic and authentic personalities to the stage as co-emcees for the only event dedicated exclusively to Spanish-language radio broadcasters and their marketing and tech partners.
Townsquare Media Sees Digital Momentum as AI Cuts Web Traffic
Radio's "digital-first" leader finished 2025 meeting its own guidance, but Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson spent most of the Q4 earnings call on Monday morning making the case that the headline numbers of a $9.8 million net loss for the year are telling the wrong story.
Study: Radio Ads Deliver $3.60 for Every $1 Spent for QSRs
A Quick Service Restaurant chain was on the verge of cutting radio. Then, a Media Mix Model revealed its social media ads were costing more than the meals they were selling, while radio enjoyed more than three times ROI. Guess what came back?
What Country Music Knows That Most Formats Don’t
(Mike McVay) There is an approach that Country music artists and their managers have that other artists appear to eschew. The format markets itself without great expense because of the ubiquitous exposure of its artists. Country's stars are everywhere.
CRS Meets TED, Four Years Later
(John Shomby) It’s that time again. The annual Country Radio Seminar is happening this week in Nashville. Close to a thousand radio, label, digital, and music business folks will converge on the Omni Hotel for three days of artist performances, industry panels, and networking.
Former iCorporate CEO Armando Diaz Lands at MediaCo
Armando Diaz has joined MediaCo as Vice President of Operations and Efficiency, tasked with tightening operational discipline and simplifying internal processes across the company's multicultural TV, audio, digital, and streaming businesses.
Wright Media Group Adds Four for Local Radio Consulting Team
Grand Rapids, MI's Wright Media Group is expanding with a new "street-level alliance" for the radio consulting firm's services, spanning talent coaching, weekly music data and planning, station imaging and custom production, and listener focus groups.
Neuroscientist Poppy Crum to Keynote 2026 NAB BEIT Conference
What does the latest in neuroscience hold for the future of broadcasting? That will be the topic of discussion for Stanford University Adjunct Professor and former Dolby Laboratories Chief Scientist Poppy Crum, during the 2026 NAB BEIT Conference
Alliance for Women in Media Sets 2026 Foundation Board
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has introduced its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors, with new leadership in place as the organization looks ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards. The 2026 Gracie winners will be announced on Monday, March 23.
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