Leaders in Focus: Liz Alesse, ABC Audio
With hours left to nominate the 2025 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, Radio Ink finishes our series of catching up with some of last year’s honorees. Today, we talk to ABC Audio Vice President Liz Alesse about the role of news radio and the road to leadership.
Leaders in Focus: Bud Walters; Cromwell Media
As the countdown continues to Radio Ink's 2025 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, we’re catching up with some of last year’s honorees. Today, we speak with Cromwell Media President Bayard "Bud" Walters to gain his insights on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Lite FM’s Christine Nagy Shares Her Gracie Awards Story
As the AWMF prepares to celebrate a half-century of honoring women's contributions in media, two-time Gracie Award winner Christine Nagy recounts her experience to Radio Ink ahead of this year's February 6 entry deadline.
Leaders in Focus: Allen Power; Salem Media Group
With days left to nominate the 2025 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, Radio Ink checks in with some of last year’s honorees. Today we talk to Allen Power, Salem Media Group's President of Broadcast Media, for his wisdom on opportunities and challenges.
Leaders in Focus: Cathy Csukas; CEO, AdLarge
As Radio Ink prepares to name the 2025 Top 20 Leaders in Radio, we wanted to revisit our conversations with some of last year's honorees. Today we talk to Cathy Csukas, CEO of AdLarge & the fwd. network about the year behind and leadership in the months to come.
Nik Carter Talks KLOS and His Big Move to Los Angeles
Longtime Rock radio talent Nik Carter is writing a new chapter as the new afternoon drive host on Los Angeles' 95.5 KLOS, starting Monday, February 3. Radio Ink talked one-on-one with Nik in an exclusive interview about his career and settling into the historic call letters.
The State of Radio Ads In 2025: Pierre Bouvard on What’s Next
Radio Ink sat down with Cumulus Media/Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard to discuss the latest findings from the Audio Active Group’s Creative Best Practices Handbook and the evolution of radio advertising in 2025.
Radio’s Role in LA Wildfires: Meruelo Media Turns Legacy to Action
As wildfires continue across Los Angeles, Radio Ink spoke with Meruelo Media President and CEO Otto Padrón and SVP of Programming and Content Pio Ferro on delivering information through their diverse portfolio while branching out into relief and recovery efforts.
KNX’s Alex Silverman On Radio’s Immediacy To The Rescue In LA
As devastating wildfires tear through Los Angeles, Radio Ink talked to KNX Director of News and Programming Alex Silverman about the resilience of his staff, the battle on the ground to keep listeners informed, radio's role as a lifeline, and the human thread that ties it all together.
WSB at 100: Atlanta’s Radio Giant Reflects On Its Centennial
"Welcome South Brother" is 100 years old. WSB in Atlanta hit the airwaves on March 15, 1922. What's it like to work at a 50,000 watt legacy station?
Radio Ink had a chance to talk with a few leaders and staff at the Cox Media Flagship Station.















