La Ley of the Land: How SBS Struck Gold In Texas
Spanish Broadcasting System didn't ease into Houston — it took it by storm. Within three months of launch, La Ley hit #1 among Hispanic listeners. Within 17, it was Medallas de Cortez Station of the Year. GM Cindy Saucedo and Raúl Brindis explain the run to Radio Ink.
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iHeartMedia Signs Expanded Reseller Deal With Amazon Ads
iHeartMedia had one more surprise up its sleeve to complete its week at Cannes Lions: the broadcaster is deepening its relationship with one of Big Tech's biggest players, expanding its deal with Amazon Ads to position iHeart as a local reseller of audio and video inventory.
After Cyber Attacks, FCC Mandates EAS Security for Radio
Hackers broke into Emergency Alert System equipment at radio stations in Texas and Virginia late last year, injecting fake alert tones and obscene language into live broadcasts. This week, the FCC made its response official, adopting mandated cybersecurity standards.
BFOA Caps Giving Day 2026 with Media Mixer in NYC
The Broadcasters Foundation of America launched its 2026 Summer Sessions in style on Thursday evening, drawing a full house of broadcast executives, talent, and emerging industry professionals to iHeartMedia New York City for the annual Giving Day Media Mixer.
When Big Radio Scales Down, Local Radio Should Scale In
(Erik Cudd) This week's iHeartMedia layoffs should not be treated as a "told you so" moment, a punchline, or another round of industry blood sport. People lost jobs. Families were affected. That should not be discussed lightly. But it should be discussed honestly.
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(Dave Ryan) I’ve seen it happen. A Program Director keeps you under their thumb, never supports the show, and only contacts you with bad news. Too many times, these people are jealous that you’re you and they have to be on corporate conference calls about budget cuts.
iHeartMedia Spends Three Days on the Croisette for Cannes Lions
iHeartMedia's executive team was in the South of France this week for three days of sessions, summits, dinners, and parties at activations across the iHeartCafé, festival mainstage, and Hotel du Cap for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
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DeBella Returns as MGK’s Veterans Radiothon Hits 20 Years
Beasley Media Group's 102.9 WGMK rallied listeners for the 20th Annual Veterans Radiothon, raising over $138,900 for the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia, surpassing 2025's total by nearly $18,000. The event featured the return of MGK personality and Radio Hall of Fame inductee John DeBella.
From a Check to a Champion: Why BFOA Giving Day Matters
Today is the Broadcasters Foundation of America's annual Giving Day. Your donations to the BFOA are turned into disaster relief and medical grants, and, as one of Radio Ink's inaugural Christian Champions would tell you, something more life-changing than either.
Beasley CBO LeGrett to Radio: Stop Apologizing, Start Proving
Beasley Media Group Chief Business Officer Kevin LeGrett doesn't think radio has a reach problem. He thinks it has a storytelling problem. In part two of his conversation with Radio Ink, LeGrett makes the case for a more confident industry and lays out what a real reset demands.
John Kincade Is Coming Home to Atlanta’s 680 The Fan
After six years away, John Kincade is returning to Atlanta on a long-term contract with Dickey Broadcasting Company's 680 The Fan (WCNN). The veteran sports radio host departs Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31.
MediaCo’s Sigma Adds ‘El Nene’ to Syndication Stable
The MediaCo-powered Sigma Audio Networks has signed Hector "El Nene" Arroyo-Rivera and his Top 20 Countdown Global, which blends Latin, Urban, and Pop, for network sales representation, syndication expansion, and multiplatform opportunities across the US.
Sonja Morrell Steps Into Arlo’s Shoes at Hampton Roads’ Fox
Weeks after the passing of Mike Arlo, the 50-year fixture at Saga Communications in Hampton Roads, the station has named his successor. The cluster's Marketing Director, Sonja Morrell, will take over the midday shift at Classic Rock 106.9 The Fox (WAFX).
APM Cuts a Deal With NYT to Bring Podcast to Public Radio
The New York Times has partnered with American Public Media to bring a radio-tailored adaptation of the Times' weekly podcast The Wirecutter Show, a product recommendation service featuring independent research and product testing, to APM's public radio reach starting in July.
Norsan Signs Zeno for Spanish-Language Station Streaming
Norsan Media, one of the Southeast's largest Spanish-language radio operators, has tapped Zeno Media to handle streaming infrastructure across its station network. Under the deal, Zeno will power digital distribution and monetization for Norsan's stations.
iHeartMedia Adds Trio To Netflix Video Podcast Deal
Netflix and iHeartMedia are deepening their exclusive video podcast partnership, adding three more shows to the deal: Suite 305 with Lele Pons, The Martha Stewart Podcast, and Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, with new and select library episodes.
