Radio Ink Magazine

30/08/2024

"It might be the most difficult job at a radio station. Today’s Program Director must blend traditional skills with modern competencies to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape. It’s a dance of equal parts IQ and EQ." - Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti.

Today’s Program Director must blend traditional skills with modern competencies to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving media landscape.

23/08/2024

Call it economic headwinds, call it inflation, call it what you want - we know money is an issue these days. Here’s the deal: on Wednesday, August 28, Radio Ink is going to give five sellers a free seat at the table.

On August 28, Radio Ink is going to give five sellers full registration AND hotel accommodations for the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit.

20/08/2024

Happy National Radio Day from Radio Ink! Here’s to the talent, sellers, managers, programmers, engineers, board ops, street teamers, advocates, and more who create magic every day in an industry that is still alive and well.

16/08/2024

NPR is mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of John Lansing, the public broadcaster’s immediate past CEO, at the age of 67. Lansing had only retired from his position in March after nearly four and a half years of leadership.

NPR is mourning the sudden and unexpected loss of John Lansing, the public broadcaster's immediate past CEO, at the age of 67.

12/08/2024

Audacy New York Market President Chris Oliviero said, “New York has always been proudly unique in supporting two all-news radio brands, but the news business has gone through significant changes. The headwinds facing local journalism nationwide made it essential to strategically reimagine how we deliver the news for the most impact.”

After more than a half-century of serving New York City with all-News programming and information, 880 WCBS-AM will be leaving the format.

05/08/2024

Ahead of his retirement later this year, Radio Ink talked with Urban One’s Radio Division CEO David Kantor about his eleven years on our 40 Most Powerful People In Radio list, his observations after decades in the industry, recollections and lessons learned, and his thoughts on radio’s future.

Radio Ink interviews outgoing Reach Media/Radio One CEO David Kantor about his career from Tom Joyner to Urban One.

26/07/2024

Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti shares lessons of leadership from her experience with a home sale going south, a persistent realtor, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.

Here are 10 key elements of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s leadership philosophy. See how you compare on each point.

25/07/2024

Are you ready to elevate your sales team to new heights? Join us for an exclusive, free webinar presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit that promises to transform your management approach and boost your sales performance!

Dive into the art of sales management with The Center for Sales Strategy Managing Partner Matt Sunshine and Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. Designed specifically for managers, this 30-minute session will explore effective strategies to enhance your team's productivity and drive results.

24/07/2024

In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives to address "The Big Picture" in talk radio today. Now that panel is available to watch free and on-demand.

In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives.

24/07/2024

After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the news that President Biden is bowing out of the race, radio audiences are growing at news/talk stations as Americans seek a trusted live platform for information and reactions.

Audiences are growing at radio stations as Americans seek a trusted live platform for election news and reactions.

19/07/2024

You Saw It First In Radio Ink: With partisan outcry and support of the Heritage Project's 2025 Presidential Transition Project, or Project 2025, making headlines, Radio Ink looked into the "Mandate for Leadership" to see what changes the conservative policy document could hold for radio, including public radio, the AM for Every Vehicle Act, and the FCC.

Here are some of the ways the Heritage Foundation's headline-grabbing Project 2025 policy document could affect the radio industry.

16/07/2024

Urban One's Radio Division CEO David Kantor will retire at the year's end, Radio Ink has confirmed. Kantor oversees Radio One's 57 stations across 13 markets and Reach Media's suite of syndicated programs and has been with the company since 2004.

Urban One's Radio Division CEO David Kantor will retire at the year's end. The Reach Media founder has been with the company since 2004.

15/07/2024

From national to local, here's how radio broke and followed Saturday's shocking events, including ABC News Radio, 100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA, and 77 WABC.

In the wake of a shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, radio has been pivotal in delivering timely information.

15/07/2024

"But one thing has not changed: it’s still 'Radio Ink' and for one simple reason. We believe radio is not just a platform delivery system. No matter how it is delivered, radio is content more than anything else. As an industry, we need to remember that and put more effort and emphasis into it." - Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti

Today marks two debuts for Radio Ink: our list of 2024’s Most Powerful People in Radio and our first major brand overhaul in 32 years.

26/06/2024

Radio Ink thanks National Association of Broadcasters CEO Curtis LeGeyt and Radio One Cleveland RVP and General Manager Eddie Harrell Jr. for taking a stand on Capitol Hill this afternoon in defense of free local radio.

Local radio stood its ground as Rep. Darrell Issa used his US House Subcommittee to prop up his own struggling American Music Fairness Act.

24/06/2024

Longtime syndicated radio personality Tom Kent, known for his "crusade to end boring radio," has passed away. His Tom Kent Radio Network reached widespread syndication across the US in classic hits and adult contemporary formats.

Longtime syndicated radio personality Tom Kent, known for his "crusade to end boring radio," has passed away.

18/06/2024

The Lead: A May study conducted by Advertiser Perceptions highlights a significant brand shift in interest towards in-car visual ads synced with AM/FM broadcasts, with 80% of agencies and advertisers showing interest in in-dash visuals, a rise from 64% in 2021.

A May study conducted by Advertiser Perceptions highlights a significant brand shift in interest towards in-car visual ads synced with AM/FM.

17/06/2024

New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW) morning show host, Bill Spadea, has declared his candidacy for Governor of New Jersey. Spadea, known for his extensive background in media and real estate, as well as his role in local politics.

New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW) morning show host, Bill Spadea, has declared his candidacy for Governor of New Jersey.

17/06/2024

The Museum of Broadcast Communications unveiled the eight figures who will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2024. Selections were made by over 900 industry professionals, with two additional inductees chosen by the Nominating Committee.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications unveiled the eight distinguished figures who will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2024.

13/06/2024

From AI to political attention and revenue and audience misconceptions to continued radio legislation, how are Hispanic radio executives tackling today's toughest issues? Two prominent leaders shared the stage and their thoughts on the industry on Wednesday.

From AI to political attention and revenue, how are Hispanic radio executives tackling today's toughest issues?

13/06/2024

"I learned the perspectives of the regulated firsthand. I understand that the right level of regulation reflects the circumstances before us and specific facts matter a lot." Those words from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, in an address to Hispanic broadcasters.

FCC Commissioner Gomez delivered the opening keynote on a rousing first day of Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2024.

11/06/2024

John Fix, best known as Procter & Gamble's "radio guy" from his eight years as a media analyst for the company, has now started his next chapter. Entering the consultancy world, Fix hopes to help radio from the other side and has shared his 5-Question Framework.

John Fix, best known as Procter & Gamble's "radio guy," has shared his 5-Question Framework for audio in a new article.

11/06/2024

While the NAB's call for increased deregulation across radio is nothing new, it did get a substantial update in a new filing with the FCC. The 55-page document lays out how outdated regulatory framework stifles broadcasters' competitiveness against Big Tech.

While calls from the NAB for increased deregulation across radio are nothing new, they did get a strong update in a new filing with the FCC.

11/06/2024

The FCC has taken a step back in time, voting to reinstate a portion of the radio duplication rule originally repealed in 2020. The reversal comes at the petition of the musicFIRST Coalition, the Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks.

The FCC has taken a step back in time, voting to reinstate a portion of the radio duplication rule originally repealed in 2020.

10/06/2024

Urban One posted its complete 2023 financials along with its Q1 2024 earnings on June 7, just under the compliance deadline set by the Nasdaq stock exchange. The long-awaited results showed promise for 2024 after a year of reduced performance.

Urban One posted its complete 2023 financials along with its Q1 2024 earnings on June 7, just under the compliance deadline set by the Nasdaq.

07/06/2024

The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards highlighted the pinnacle of creativity in radio advertising for the year on Thursday night. See the full list of this year's winners:

The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards highlighted the pinnacle of creativity in radio advertising for the year on Thursday night.

06/06/2024

With marketers expected to invest $17.61 billion in audio advertising this year, and projections reaching $18.42 billion by 2028, the digital audio space continues to provide a lucrative forecast for the industry, but two sectors in particular are feeding it the most.

Digital audio spend continues to provide a lucrative forecast for radio, but two sectors, in particular, are feeding it the most.

06/06/2024

Today's Top Story: The National Association of Broadcasters has filed a Petition for Partial Reconsideration with the FCC around the reinstatement of staff diversity data collection, calling into question whether some aspects infringe on broadcasters' First and Fifth Amendment rights.

The NAB has filed a Petition for Partial Reconsideration with the FCC around the reinstatement of staff diversity data collection.

24/05/2024

From this month's Radio Ink Magazine: President and Publisher Deborah Parenti celebrates the 25th annual Most Influential Women in Radio list by addressing the hard work and persistence women in the industry have presented for generations.

Each generation of women in the workplace have faced unique, yet similar, challenges in their rise through the ranks.