In a January 4 filing with the SEC, Lew Dickey has asked his stockholders to give him more time to "consummate a business combination," for his company, Modern Media Acquisition. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) As you are reading this our team from Beasley Media Group along with 180,000 of our closest friends are descending on Las Vegas for our annual trek to CES and we couldn’t be more pumped. [read more]
(By Charlie Sislen) How do you grow your business? One tactic radio has employed – almost to death – is to win a larger share of an existing buy. In other words, fishing with everyone else where you know the fish are.[read more]
This is the fourth year for this popular Radio Ink list. We've watched so many great broadcasters who make this list climb the ladder into management and leadership positions in the radio industry. Make your nomination for the 2019 African-American Future Leaders in Radio issue of Radio InkHERE. [read more]
(By Randy Lane) I escaped Southern California over the holidays with my wife JoAnn, to visit both of our families in Tennessee. On the return flight, we reflected on the past year, and we discussed ways to make 2019 even better.[read more]
(By Spencer Phelps) In April of 2016, when I turned WDIF-LP 97.5 FM into the only LPFM in the country to play blues music as the main format, we didn’t just show up, we blew up. [read more]
The Country Radio Broadcasters have named Kristin Monica, Megan Benoit, and Shannon Lewis as recipients of the 2019 Rusty Walker Scholarship.[read more]
James Howard has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart’s Chicago region and Program Director for 103.5 KISS FM starting January 16. [read more]
Entercom has named Jade Novah and JR to V-103 (WVEE-FM) in Atlanta as co-hosts of the station’s morning show, alongside current host Frank Ski.[read more]
Armen Williams has taken his skills as a Program Director to SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) and CBS Sports Radio 650 (KIKK-AM) in Houston, starting January 7. Williams was recently the Program Director for KKFN in Denver.[read more]
Saul “Sy” Dresner, of Boca Raton, FL, former owner and operator of WCCC AM & FM, the popular longtime Hard Rock and personality radio station in Hartford, CT, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at the age of 89.[read more]
Callard begins work in the position of Chief Legal Officer on January 22. He succeeds Eric J. Dale, who has served in the role since 2015 and resigned to pursue an opportunity outside of the company.[read more]
Rockin’ For 50 Years, a year-long celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of heritage Classic Rock station 96.5 WCMF (WCMF-FM) in Rochester, NY, is off and running. [read more]
Urban AC station KKND/New Orleans flipped to Classic Hits from the 70s and 80s on Thursday, January 3. Old School 106.7 moved to its new position on the dial at 102.9 in early December. [read more]
Our thanks to Jim Sumpter for sharing this classic. This is Jim as Dr. Boogie from the classic 56QAM control room. "I'm sure I was either playing Boogie Fever or You Should Be Dancing or some other timeless classic. I wish you could see my face, because I haven't lost a single hair, gained a single pound or even gotten a single wrinkle since this was taken now some 42 years ago." Send your Blast to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
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In a January 4 filing with the SEC, Lew Dickey has asked his stockholders to give him more time to "consummate a business combination," for his company, Modern Media Acquisition. 
(By Buzz Knight) As you are reading this our team from Beasley Media Group along with 180,000 of our closest friends are descending on Las Vegas for our annual trek to CES and we couldn’t be more pumped. 
(By Charlie Sislen) How do you grow your business? One tactic radio has employed – almost to death – is to win a larger share of an existing buy. In other words, fishing with everyone else where you know the fish are.
This is the fourth year for this popular Radio Ink list. We've watched so many great broadcasters who make this list climb the ladder into management and leadership positions in the radio industry. Make your nomination for the 2019 African-American Future Leaders in Radio issue of Radio Ink 
(By Bob McCurdy) Last week’s blog focused on key stats from 2018. This week’s focuses on insightful quotes from the last 12 months.
(By Randy Lane) I escaped Southern California over the holidays with my wife JoAnn, to visit both of our families in Tennessee. On the return flight, we reflected on the past year, and we discussed ways to make 2019 even better.
(By Spencer Phelps) In April of 2016, when I turned WDIF-LP 97.5 FM into the only LPFM in the country to play blues music as the main format, we didn’t just show up, we blew up. 
The Country Radio Broadcasters have named Kristin Monica, Megan Benoit, and Shannon Lewis as recipients of the 2019 Rusty Walker Scholarship.
James Howard has been named Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeart’s Chicago region and Program Director for 103.5 KISS FM starting January 16. 
Entercom has named Jade Novah and JR to V-103 (WVEE-FM) in Atlanta as co-hosts of the station’s morning show, alongside current host Frank Ski.
Armen Williams has taken his skills as a Program Director to SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) and CBS Sports Radio 650 (KIKK-AM) in Houston, starting January 7. Williams was recently the Program Director for KKFN in Denver.
Saul “Sy” Dresner, of Boca Raton, FL, former owner and operator of WCCC AM & FM, the popular longtime Hard Rock and personality radio station in Hartford, CT, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at the age of 89.
Callard begins work in the position of Chief Legal Officer on January 22. He succeeds Eric J. Dale, who has served in the role since 2015 and resigned to pursue an opportunity outside of the company.
The station will broadcast Top 40 hit music from artists such as Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Maroon 5, Halsey and Shawn Mendes.
Rockin’ For 50 Years, a year-long celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of heritage Classic Rock station 96.5 WCMF (WCMF-FM) in Rochester, NY, is off and running. 
Urban AC station KKND/New Orleans flipped to Classic Hits from the 70s and 80s on Thursday, January 3. Old School 106.7 moved to its new position on the dial at 102.9 in early December. 
Our thanks to Jim Sumpter for sharing this classic. This is Jim as Dr. Boogie from the classic 56QAM control room. "I'm sure I was either playing Boogie Fever or You Should Be Dancing or some other timeless classic. I wish you could see my face, because I haven't lost a single hair, gained a single pound or even gotten a single wrinkle since this was taken now some 42 years ago." Send your Blast to 
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 27-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at 
