Back Then Again: Charlie Nance on Radio Nostalgia and Kyle Petty
Charlie Nance sat down with Radio Ink ahead of the Full Throttle Acoustic Social at CRS 2026 to talk Kyle Petty's Back Then Again Country Countdown and why landing Petty may be the most fun career decision he's ever made.
Kyle Petty on Country Radio: ‘I’m Like a Kid in a Candy Store’
NASCAR legend Kyle Petty grew up on two things: racing and Country music — and now he's bringing both worlds together. We caught up with Kyle ahead of his appearance at the Full Throttle Acoustic Social at CRS 2026 to talk Back Then Again.
How Mark Hendrix Builds Major-Market Sounds In Upstate SC
A philosophy has guided Mark Hendrix through a quarter century of programming radio in Greenville, SC: "You don't have to be in a major market to do major-market things," he said. "I'm proud to say we have major market-sounding brands and talent here."
Leaders in Focus: Tony Garcia, Now! Media
Nominations for Radio Ink's 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio close on Friday. As we look ahead, we're reconnecting with previous honorees to get their take on the industry's direction. Today, Now! Media CEO Tony Garcia weighs in on radio's evolution.
Leaders in Focus: Heather Cohen, The Weiss Agency
With nominations open for Radio Ink’s 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, we’re revisiting voices from last year’s list to examine industry captaincy. For today’s conversation, The Weiss Agency President Heather Cohen shares wisdom on growth, risk, and responsibility.
Leaders in Focus: Jose Villafañe, Nueva Network
With nominations open for Radio Ink's 2026 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, we're reconnecting with some of the industry's brightest minds featured in last year's list. Today, take a minute with Nueva Network CEO Jose Villafañe to tap into his vision on radio's evolving landscape.
Angela Yee on Gracies, Growth, and Why Recognition Matters
As the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation prepares for the upcoming Gracie Awards entry deadline on January 29, four-time Gracie Award winner Angela Yee reflects on her journey and the impact of being recognized across radio and podcasting.
After the Fires: What KNX Learned About Serving LA in Crisis
A year after devastating wildfires tore through Southern California, the rebuilding continues - and so do the lessons for radio. At Audacy's KNX News, the crisis became a defining moment, not just for the station but as an industry benchmark for coverage done right.
One Year Later: Meruelo Media Reflects On the LA Wildfires
A year after the catastrophic wildfires reshaped daily life across Los Angeles, radio’s emergency role continues to shape how broadcasters prepare, respond, and serve. For Meruelo Media, the lessons learned now guide long-term strategy across Cali 93.9, Power 106, KDAY, and KLOS.
MediaCo’s Brian Fisher: Local Relevance Is Radio’s ’26 Advantage
MediaCo Chief Revenue Officer Brian Fisher is heading into 2026 watching two forces pull at audio in opposite directions: resilient listening on one side, and a recovery in advertising that has not moved evenly across categories on the other. So how does radio keep up?















