MediaCo Acquires Hispanic Broadcaster Estrella Media
Hispanic broadcaster Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations have been acquired by MediaCo Holding. Estrella owns 11 radio stations nationwide and broadcasts syndicated content across 32 markets via its Don Cheto Radio Network.
With 61,000 In Vegas, Here’s NAB Show 2024 By The Numbers
The NAB Show has wrapped for another year. With an estimated 61,000 attendees learning, presenting, and networking in the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2024, NAB is showing a majority of first-time attendees from across the country and around the world.
The Best Advice From Radio’s Most Influential Women
As Radio Ink celebrates the 25th anniversary of our Most Influential Women In Radio list, we talked to these trailblazers, leaders, and powerhouses about their journeys and the next generation and asked, “what is the best career advice you've ever given someone?”
Women To Watch: SMITH
(By Charese Fruge') SMITH is well aware of radio's hitmaking power. With the success of her 2023 single “Lemon,” she became the first female musician since Billie Eilish to have a song chart at Top 40, Hot AC, Rhythmic, and Alternative radio.
How Long Does It Take To Win An Audience?
(By Jeff McHugh) What makes a show perform is the listener-talent relationship. Winning radio shows and podcasts are about an emotional bond that listeners form with the talent, like a best friend. According to science, that bond takes T-I-M-E.
The Old Normal: A Look Back
(By Rick Fink) I wrote this column back on April 21, 2020. At that point, we were 6 weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic and the world we know had changed drastically in just that short time.
Yung Joc and Nessa Talk Radio Talent Development At NAB Show
Star talent cultivation was the key focus of "Finding and Developing On-Air Talent" at NAB Show 2024, with two wildly successful air talent with very different paths to the top giving their thoughts alongside a Market Manager who helps shape talent every day.
Webinar To Help Smaller Market Radio Get Bigger Political Returns
Gen Media Partners and the Ten-Minute Trainer Network are offering a free webinar on Wednesday, April 24 designed to help small and medium market stations optimize their political advertising strategies for the hotly contested 2024 general elections.
FCC Seeks Additional Comments On FM Geotargeting Rollout
As the FCC moves forward on allowing FM geotargeting for three minutes of every broadcast hour, they have initiated a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with a schedule for public input for broadcasters to express their support or concern.
Broadcasters Foundation Caps NAB Show 2024 With Honors
Radio and television executives gathered for one final meal together as NAB Show 2024 comes to a close to support the Broadcasters Foundation of America and honor this year's BFoA Leadership Awards and Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award recipients.
Indianapolis’ Tony Katz Gets Syndication Deal With Key Networks
Key Networks has expanded its syndicated programming lineup to include the conservative political talk show Tony Katz Today. Starting April 22, the show will be available to News/Talk stations across the US from its flagship station WIBC in Indianapolis.
Kansas City Radio Host Slacker Passes At 59 From Cancer
Cumulus Media Classic Rock station 101 The Fox (KCFX) in Kansas City has announced the passing of afternoon host, Brian "Slacker" Adams, who died...
WFAN Honors John Sterling As Yankees Radio Voice Retires
John Sterling, the iconic radio voice of the New York Yankees, announced his retirement after a 36-year career in the broadcast booth. The announcement marks the end of an era for the 85-year-old broadcaster who first joined the Yankees' radio team in 1989.
WorldWideWob, AKA Rob Perez, Joins SiriusXM For NBA Playoffs
SiriusXM has added popular social media content creator Rob Perez, better known as @WorldWideWob to NBA fans, to its NBA Radio lineup. Starting with this NBA postseason, Perez will anchor live postgame shows throughout the playoffs.
SiriusXM Finds A New Way Into Used Cars With Tekmetric
As SiriusXM looks for new ways to expand its subscriber base amid a sweeping rebrand, the broadcaster has found an interesting new in for in-car satellite reach. Tekmetric, an automotive repair shop tech provider, is the latest to partner with SiriusXM.
iHeart Introduces Special ‘Pet Radio’ To Keep Furry Friends Calm
Does your four-legged friend have separation anxiety? iHeartRadio has launched a special station for just such an occasion. Pet Radio features nine hours of soothing songs following scientific research suggesting certain types of music can significantly reduce pet stress.
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