Since Mary Berner took over as Cumulus Media CEO nearly two years ago, one of the company's main goals has been to improve the ratings. After all, Cumulus owns quite a few of radio's most recognizable brands, including WPLJ and WABC in New York, WLS in Chicago, KGO in San Francisco, and WMAL in Washington, DC. [read more]
The trial between former KYGO morning man David Mueller and Taylor Swift is set to begin this week. Mueller says he's being falsely accused of putting his hand under Swift's dress during a backstage meet and greet in 2013. He says the accusation led to him being fired by management and he's seeking $3 million.[read more]
That's according to an SEC filing on Friday. Entercom announced it had purchased a 45% stake in DGital without revealing how much the investment was. The filing also says under the terms of the agreement, Entercom obtained an option to acquire the remaining ownership interest in DGital in 2021. DGital Media was launched in May of 2015 by former DialGlobal/Westwood One co-CEOs Spencer Brown and David Landau.[read more]
Are you working for one of radio's greatest managers? Make your nomination now for Radio Ink's 2017 Best Managers in Radio list. Nominees must be current General Managers, Market Managers, or Regional Vice Presidents. Your deadline to nominate is Friday, August 25. Make your nomination HERE.[read more]
(By Bob McCurdy) I met with the owner of three car dealerships last week to recap the past month’s sales results and determine how we might continue to refine his on-air schedule and modify his creative. As it should be with all our clients, this an ongoing process.[read more]
(By Georgia Beasley) Today, I’d like to take a different approach. Instead of speaking to GMs and the generations that preceded me, today I’d like to speak to my fellow Millennials. While it may sometimes feel like we are limited in what we can do, we have a responsibility to move the radio industry forward.[read more]
(by Curt Craft) AM radio is in dire need of a boost. Yes, it is still the home for political talk, news, and sports. But not every AM station in every market, big or small, can have those formats. So what are those other AM stations broadcasting?[read more]
(By Ronald Robinson) I am obliged to accept the possibility that I simply may not have the faculties to process some forms of information. There is the assertion from so many in the population that dinosaurs wore saddles! That qualifies as a prime example of material that, if I were to seriously consider it for more than a few moments, I would certainly be reducing my brain to mush.[read more]
Radio Ink Magazine turns 25 years old in 2017. We are marking that milestone with a special 25th Anniversary issue in November. We want you to be a part of our celebration. Search through your archives and send us your favorite radio station photos from the past 25 years. We would love to have them as part of this special issue in November. You can e-mail large scans of the photos to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
KMVQ-FM midday talent Shan Berries has been re-upped at San Francisco CBS RADIO station 99.7 NOW! (KMVQ).
Program Director Michael Martin had this to say about Shan: “Shan is an incredible talent. She walks (more like runs) into the station every day with a smile on her face ready to attack."[read more]
Jim Day is the new Executive Producer for Bob and Marianne in the Morning at WRRM-FM, Warm 98.5 in Cincinnati. Day, a veteran morning show personality and producer, has over 25 years’ radio experience and was previously morning host for several stations.[read more]
The recent successful Alaska cruise celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ministry included a special opportunity for those on board to give back to the people of Alaska by providing a backpack full of school supplies for needy children in the state capitol of Juneau[read more]
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 edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
Our thanks to Kirk Keller for this outstanding Blast From The Past from 1981. Kirk started his career at KDMO-AM in Carthage, Missouri at age 16. He started as a weekend announcer and worked at the station for 11 years. Today, Kirk works for Flagler Broadcasting in Palm Coast, Florida as the D.O.S. and you can reach out to him at kirkkeller@hotmail.com and Send us your old studio photos to edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
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Since Mary Berner took over as Cumulus Media CEO nearly two years ago, one of the company's main goals has been to improve the ratings. After all, Cumulus owns quite a few of radio's most recognizable brands, including WPLJ and WABC in New York, WLS in Chicago, KGO in San Francisco, and WMAL in Washington, DC. 
The trial between former KYGO morning man David Mueller and Taylor Swift is set to begin this week. Mueller says he's being falsely accused of putting his hand under Swift's dress during a backstage meet and greet in 2013. He says the accusation led to him being fired by management and he's seeking $3 million.
That's according to an SEC filing on Friday. Entercom announced it had purchased a 45% stake in DGital without revealing how much the investment was. The filing also says under the terms of the agreement, Entercom obtained an option to acquire the remaining ownership interest in DGital in 2021. DGital Media was launched in May of 2015 by former DialGlobal/Westwood One co-CEOs Spencer Brown and David Landau.
Are you working for one of radio's greatest managers? Make your nomination now for Radio Ink's 2017 Best Managers in Radio list. Nominees must be current General Managers, Market Managers, or Regional Vice Presidents. Your deadline to nominate is Friday, August 25. Make your nomination 
(By Bob McCurdy) I met with the owner of three car dealerships last week to recap the past month’s sales results and determine how we might continue to refine his on-air schedule and modify his creative. As it should be with all our clients, this an ongoing process.
(By Georgia Beasley) Today, I’d like to take a different approach. Instead of speaking to GMs and the generations that preceded me, today I’d like to speak to my fellow Millennials. While it may sometimes feel like we are limited in what we can do, we have a responsibility to move the radio industry forward.
(by Curt Craft) AM radio is in dire need of a boost. Yes, it is still the home for political talk, news, and sports. But not every AM station in every market, big or small, can have those formats. So what are those other AM stations broadcasting?
(By Ronald Robinson) I am obliged to accept the possibility that I simply may not have the faculties to process some forms of information. There is the assertion from so many in the population that dinosaurs wore saddles! That qualifies as a prime example of material that, if I were to seriously consider it for more than a few moments, I would certainly be reducing my brain to mush.
Radio Ink Magazine turns 25 years old in 2017. We are marking that milestone with a special 25th Anniversary issue in November. We want you to be a part of our celebration. Search through your archives and send us your favorite radio station photos from the past 25 years. We would love to have them as part of this special issue in November. You can e-mail large scans of the photos to 
KMVQ-FM midday talent Shan Berries has been re-upped at San Francisco CBS RADIO station 99.7 NOW! (KMVQ).
Program Director Michael Martin had this to say about Shan: “Shan is an incredible talent. She walks (more like runs) into the station every day with a smile on her face ready to attack."
Jim Day is the new Executive Producer for Bob and Marianne in the Morning at WRRM-FM, Warm 98.5 in Cincinnati. Day, a veteran morning show personality and producer, has over 25 years’ radio experience and was previously morning host for several stations.
The recent successful Alaska cruise celebrating the 30th anniversary of the ministry included a special opportunity for those on board to give back to the people of Alaska by providing a backpack full of school supplies for needy children in the state capitol of Juneau
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 
Our thanks to Kirk Keller for this outstanding Blast From The Past from 1981. Kirk started his career at KDMO-AM in Carthage, Missouri at age 16. He started as a weekend announcer and worked at the station for 11 years. Today, Kirk works for Flagler Broadcasting in Palm Coast, Florida as the D.O.S. and you can reach out to him at 
