What Will Chairman Pai Do About Subcaps?On April 17, the NAB issue of Radio Ink magazine will arrive on your desk (if you are a digital subscriber) and arrive in the mail that week if you subscribe to our print edition. On that cover will be the new Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai. The Chairman has been a great friend to radio, especially when it comes to attempting to revitalize the AM band. But what about raising the ownership subcaps in specific markets so broadcasters can better compete with Google, Facebook, and other unregulated digital companies. That's one of the questions we put to the Chairman in his cover story interview. Here's an excerpt.[read more]
Who Are The Most Influential Women in Radio?Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has reflected the significant progress made in the growth and opportunities of and by women in the industry. Hard earned? Absolutely. Enough? In many areas, still no. But what is impressive is that a list of 10 eighteen years ago topped 100 in 2016. [read more]
Prometheus Files To Stop FM Translator ChangeThe Prometheus Radio Project has officially asked the FCC to reconsider the change being made to the rule that limited the placement of an FM translator such that the translator’s 1 mV/m contour is not extending beyond a 40-mile radius from the AM station. Prometheus wants the Commission to revert back to the old rule. Here's why.[read more]
Talk That Keeps Them Listening(By Gary Begin) You need radio personalities for audience connection, just as you need forward momentum for audience preservation. It’s not easy to dodge the fact that listeners perceive your personality talking as an interruption. I have some thoughts on how to integrate speech breaks in your music playlist.[read more]
Edison To Release Report On PodcastingEdison Research VP for Strategy and Marketing, Tom Webster, says, The Podcast Consumer 2017 report will be released Tuesday during a 30-minute webinar at 2 p.m. The Podcast Consumer 2017 will look at who listens to podcasts, their listening patterns, and how podcasts fit into the overall audio landscape. Register HERE.[read more]
SEND US YOUR NEWSDoes your company or station have a news item you'd like us to run in our morning headlines? Do you have a news tip we need to investigate? Is someone being promoted at your station you'd like to recognize? Send all the details to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
RAB at The NABLater this month in Las Vegas, The Radio Advertising Bureau will host several sessions at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention. The sessions will focus on digital, sales and promotions and podcasting. Here are all the details[read more]
iHeart Promotes Dennis O’HeronO'Heron moves to corporate with iHeart's National Programming Group as Senior VP for Live Entertainment & Events. O'Heron was the National Event Brand Manager for National Programming in addition to being the VP of Marketing for the iHeartMedia Boston cluster. [read more]
DUST OFF YOUR CLASSIC PHOTOSThanks to Will Fuller for sending us in this "Blast From The Past." This is Bob "Doc" Fuller from 1966 at WLOB in Portland, Maine when it was owned by Ralph Guild. Fuller and JJ Jeffrey now own the station. Send us YOUR classic photo to
edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
Where There’s A WIIL There’s A Way95 WIIL Rock (WIIL-FM) in Kenosha, WI, has raised $127,385 for St. Baldrick’s during their annual event, held March 4 at The Legendary Brat Stop in Kenosha. This is the 10th year WIIL Rock has done this event. The Tom and Emily Morning Show broadcasted live, and host Tom Kief shaved his head and personally raised almost $34,000.[read more]
Conversation About Reporting On Race is TodayA recent snowstorm bumped the event to 12.30 today. The NAB and The NAB Education Foundation are hosting the conversation about reporting on race. Journalists, news directors, journalism school academics, and broadcast industry leaders will share their experiences and recommendations for covering racially sensitive stories.[read more]
The Mouthing-Off PodcastControversial Olivia Caridi, a Season 20 contestant on the reality dating show The Bachelor, now has her own podcast, Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi. Caridi will welcome actors, friends an,d fellow reality TV and Internet stars to dish about love, relationships, and navigating the ups and downs of being single and dating.[read more]
Are You Creating Great Radio Content?Stop hiding it. Tell us all about it so we can brag about it to the entire industry. If your radio station is producing great radio content that's making a big impact on the community, we want to hear about it. Don't be shy. Let us shout about your great work from the industry's rooftop. Send all the details to Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan at edryantheeditor@gmail.com. [read more]
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On April 17, the NAB issue of Radio Ink magazine will arrive on your desk (if you are a digital subscriber) and arrive in the mail that week if you subscribe to our print edition. On that cover will be the new Chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai. The Chairman has been a great friend to radio, especially when it comes to attempting to revitalize the AM band. But what about raising the ownership subcaps in specific markets so broadcasters can better compete with Google, Facebook, and other unregulated digital companies. That's one of the questions we put to the Chairman in his cover story interview. Here's an excerpt.
Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has reflected the significant progress made in the growth and opportunities of and by women in the industry. Hard earned? Absolutely. Enough? In many areas, still no. But what is impressive is that a list of 10 eighteen years ago topped 100 in 2016. 
The Prometheus Radio Project has officially asked the FCC to reconsider the change being made to the rule that limited the placement of an FM translator such that the translator’s 1 mV/m contour is not extending beyond a 40-mile radius from the AM station. Prometheus wants the Commission to revert back to the old rule. Here's why.
(By Gary Begin) You need radio personalities for audience connection, just as you need forward momentum for audience preservation. It’s not easy to dodge the fact that listeners perceive your personality talking as an interruption. I have some thoughts on how to integrate speech breaks in your music playlist.
Edison Research VP for Strategy and Marketing, Tom Webster, says, The Podcast Consumer 2017 report will be released Tuesday during a 30-minute webinar at 2 p.m. The Podcast Consumer 2017 will look at who listens to podcasts, their listening patterns, and how podcasts fit into the overall audio landscape. Register 
Does your company or station have a news item you'd like us to run in our morning headlines? Do you have a news tip we need to investigate? Is someone being promoted at your station you'd like to recognize? Send all the details to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at 
Later this month in Las Vegas, The Radio Advertising Bureau will host several sessions at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention. The sessions will focus on digital, sales and promotions and podcasting. Here are all the details
O'Heron moves to corporate with iHeart's National Programming Group as Senior VP for Live Entertainment & Events. O'Heron was the National Event Brand Manager for National Programming in addition to being the VP of Marketing for the iHeartMedia Boston cluster. 
Thanks to Will Fuller for sending us in this "Blast From The Past." This is Bob "Doc" Fuller from 1966 at WLOB in Portland, Maine when it was owned by Ralph Guild. Fuller and JJ Jeffrey now own the station. Send us YOUR classic photo to
95 WIIL Rock (WIIL-FM) in Kenosha, WI, has raised $127,385 for St. Baldrick’s during their annual event, held March 4 at The Legendary Brat Stop in Kenosha. This is the 10th year WIIL Rock has done this event. The Tom and Emily Morning Show broadcasted live, and host Tom Kief shaved his head and personally raised almost $34,000.
A recent snowstorm bumped the event to 12.30 today. The NAB and The NAB Education Foundation are hosting the conversation about reporting on race. Journalists, news directors, journalism school academics, and broadcast industry leaders will share their experiences and recommendations for covering racially sensitive stories.
Controversial Olivia Caridi, a Season 20 contestant on the reality dating show The Bachelor, now has her own podcast, Mouthing Off with Olivia Caridi. Caridi will welcome actors, friends an,d fellow reality TV and Internet stars to dish about love, relationships, and navigating the ups and downs of being single and dating.
Stop hiding it. Tell us all about it so we can brag about it to the entire industry. If your radio station is producing great radio content that's making a big impact on the community, we want to hear about it. Don't be shy. Let us shout about your great work from the industry's rooftop. Send all the details to Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan at 
