Interviews

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?

After decades shaping CES into a global tech powerhouse, Karen Chupka is now steering NAB’s event strategy into a new era. As NAB Show New York debuts its rebrand this week, she discusses the next chapter with Radio Ink.

From sales to management, Andrew Botwinik's rise at Walnut Media exemplifies the drive behind today's young talent. Radio Ink sits down with the 2024 30 & Under Superstar honoree to talk success, drive, and the keys to growth.

What drives 2024 Radio Ink 30 and Under Superstar honoree Ryan Smetzer? Fearless innovation and balance as key to keeping radio thriving while inspiring the next generation of broadcasters. We check in ahead of Friday’s nomination deadline for 2025.

As nominations close for Radio Ink’s 2025 30 and Under Superstars, 2024 honoree Kira Kathleen reflects on layoffs, resilience, mentorship, and her path to programming leadership at Zimmer Communications, offering lessons for young professionals driving radio’s evolving future.

With the FCC signaling that broadcast ownership caps may finally be on the table for change in the 2022 Quadrennial Review, Radio Ink talked with Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw about why he believes ownership reform is critical for the industry’s future.

In our upcoming December 2025 issue, Radio Ink will once again highlight the industry’s young professionals making an impact with our 30 and Under Superstars list. This feature highlights emerging voices that are shaping the future of radio through their creativity, resilience, and dedication.

While national headlines dwell on media despair and disruption, local radio operators are writing a different story. Across small towns and regional markets, independent broadcasters are proving that algorithms can't beat community, as Radio Ink explores.

In the wake of last week's Minneapolis school shooting, Radio Ink invited Cal Beyer and Bob VandePol to share perspectives with air talent, Program Directors, and managers who are called upon to share information on the airwaves in the aftermath of tragic news events.

Midwest Communications Nashville Sales Manager Emily Ward, 2024 Radio Wayne Award winner, shares how she’s redefining sales success, embracing digital, and empowering her team to position radio as a strategic, results-driven solution for today’s advertisers.