Ford Reverses AM Removal In Surprise Early Victory
In an early victory for the AM For Every Vehicle Act, Ford Motor Company has reversed its decision to remove AM radio from its new vehicles. CEO Jim Farley announced on social media that AM radio will be included in all gasoline and electric 2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles.
Hunter Retiring From Puget Sound Radio This Summer
Longtime Seattle-area radio personality Tim Hunter has announced his impending retirement from broadcasting. Hunter will be stepping away from his daily radio show on North Sound Media's KRKO in Everett, WA later this summer following a search for his replacement.
NAB and FCC Respond To Gomez Nomination
After President Joe Biden's Monday nomination of telecommunications attorney Anna Gomez for FCC Commissioner, response flooded in from around Washington DC. Many praised her career, as well as the President's pick of a Latina to have a seat on the Commission.
OUT NOW: Who Are The Most Influential Women In Radio?
The Most Influential Women in Radio are in Radio Ink! From the unstoppable woman on our cover to the full list of glass-ceiling-shattering powerhouses, take a look at what and who you'll find in this month's issue.
How To Sell Movies On The Radio
Last week's Cumulus Media/Westwood One Audio Active Group blog showed radio is one of the most effective ways to advertise a movie. Radio Ink talked to Cumulus Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard about how local stations can cash in.
How COVID Made Pfizer A Radio Devotee
When Pfizer needed to advertise its Comirnaty vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, they leaned on AM/FM radio heavier than usual. What came next was a surprising discovery that they now put to work for brands like Ibrance and Eliquis.
RAB Webinar Discusses Culture With Radio CEOs
The Radio Advertising Bureau is bringing together radio CEOs for a discussion on company culture and how it drives a brand's success or failure. "Culture Starts at The Top" will be held on Tuesday, June 20 at noon CT.
West Adds Her Voice To Beasley Boston’s WROR
Voiceover artist Heidi West is being added to Beasley Media Boston's Classic Hits 105.7 WROR. As part of her representation by The Mix Group, the Boston resident will lend her vocal talents to the station's on-air presence and engaging imaging.
SiriusXM Getting Early Start To Fantasy Football
As fantasy football approaches, SiriusXM is lining up its initial programming for its Fantasy Sports Radio channel. The channel announced two exclusive draft events for fantasy football fans - one for military servicemembers and the other for fans of football history.
Cumulus Columbia Giving Morning Drive Powers
Cumulus Media has named Blake Powers as the new morning show on B106.7 (WTCB) in Columbia, SC. Powers is already a voice talent for Cumulus Media's Westwood One Hot AC and CHR formats. He makes his B106.7 debut on May 30th.
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