The Philadelphia Enquireris the latest print publication to call on Apple to make it easier for consumers to listen to FM Radio by flipping on the FM Chip and allowing NextRadio to pop up on iPhones, available for use without consuming data. [read more]
The wildfires in California continue to take lives and property and several radio stations are dealing with trying to stay on the air to help provide information to their local communities. KZST (Santa Clara) owner Gordon Zlot tells the California Report he was sure his station was about to burn to the ground. [read more]
On November 15, the smartest and most influential minds in broadcast and advertising will gather at the Harvard Club in New York for Forecast 2018 to predict and set in motion radio’s trajectory for the coming year. If revenue generation is your goal for 2018, this is one gathering you cannot miss. [read more]
(By Deborah Parenti) Congratulations, you’ve been promoted to manager. You’ve been handed the keys. You’re in charge. While once the title may have carried a more autonomous ring, a manager is still a manager. Implicit with the role is an expectation that you have all the answers.[read more]
(Roy Williams) We love to be in the presence of powerful communicators who take us places and make us feel things: actors and filmmakers, dancers and photographers, sculptors and illustrators, singers and architects, teachers and musicians, painters and writers. When brilliant communicators work their magic, we get lost in it.[read more]
(By Bob McCurdy) It’s the 2018 planning season and each year, like clockwork, “point of diminishing returns” discussions come to the forefront in conversations with clients and planners. Here's how you can be sure radio is part of an advertiser's marketing approach.[read more]
(By Gary Berkowitz) Have you ever looked at the ratings and wondered: How do certain ACs always come out on top? There is a reason. Do a “programming X-ray” on the most successful and consistently high-rated AC stations, and you quickly see the common elements that make them winners.[read more]
On December 18, Radio Ink will release its 6th annual Top Local Sports Talkers in America for 2017. It's been an exciting year in the sports talk format. Mike Francesa has held the #1 spot for all five years this list has been published. Who will be top dog this year? Make your nomination HERE. YOUR DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 20.[read more]
(By Jon Quick) One of the great powers of radio is still its ability to be more locally focused than any other medium. Many would also agree that the more radio becomes just another music box with nondescript announcers and the lack of any differentiation, the more radio’s relevance will fade. Others might say that’s already happening. Here's my article called..."What we Can Learn From America's Small Market Treasures."[read more]
Former NAB Joint Board Chairman, and Commonwealth Broadcasting CEO, Steve Newberry has joined the NAB as Executive Vice President for Strategic Planning/Special Projects. Newberry has been a Washington-based communications consultant since 2015. He served as chairman of NAB’s Joint Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011.[read more]
Fields has been named the new Afternoon Drive Host at the Beasely station. He will begin his new position on Monday, October 16. Fields most recently served as a meteorologist at KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.[read more]
Entercom Charlotte has announced a new multiyear partnership with Frank Garcia, host of The Garcia and Bailey Show on WFNZ, 102.5 FM and 610 AM, weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garcia has been broadcasting his midday show on WFNZ since 2007.[read more]
On November 3, Pandora will hold their second Sounds Like You: Country concert in Nashville, this time featuring Blake Shelton. It’s also a homecoming for Emmy-winning country-pop phenomenon Maggie Rose, who will open the show. [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]
Tami Honesty is the Vice President and General Manager for Radio One in Dallas. She's also been chosen as one of Radio Ink's Best Managers in 2017 and is featured in the current issue of Radio Ink Magazine. This 25-year veteran -- 17 as a manager -- has worked in programming, sales and marketing, and management. She's incredibly driven and creates a collaborative environment where employees are engaged, happy, and focused on success.[read more]
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The Philadelphia Enquirer 
The wildfires in California continue to take lives and property and several radio stations are dealing with trying to stay on the air to help provide information to their local communities. KZST (Santa Clara) owner Gordon Zlot tells the California Report he was sure his station was about to burn to the ground. 
On November 15, the smartest and most influential minds in broadcast and advertising will gather at the Harvard Club in New York for Forecast 2018 to predict and set in motion radio’s trajectory for the coming year. If revenue generation is your goal for 2018, this is one gathering you cannot miss. 
(By Deborah Parenti) Congratulations, you’ve been promoted to manager. You’ve been handed the keys. You’re in charge. While once the title may have carried a more autonomous ring, a manager is still a manager. Implicit with the role is an expectation that you have all the answers.
(Roy Williams) We love to be in the presence of powerful communicators who take us places and make us feel things: actors and filmmakers, dancers and photographers, sculptors and illustrators, singers and architects, teachers and musicians, painters and writers. When brilliant communicators work their magic, we get lost in it.
(By Bob McCurdy) It’s the 2018 planning season and each year, like clockwork, “point of diminishing returns” discussions come to the forefront in conversations with clients and planners. Here's how you can be sure radio is part of an advertiser's marketing approach.
(By Gary Berkowitz) Have you ever looked at the ratings and wondered: How do certain ACs always come out on top? There is a reason. Do a “programming X-ray” on the most successful and consistently high-rated AC stations, and you quickly see the common elements that make them winners.
On December 18, Radio Ink will release its 6th annual Top Local Sports Talkers in America for 2017. It's been an exciting year in the sports talk format. Mike Francesa has held the #1 spot for all five years this list has been published. Who will be top dog this year? Make your nomination 
(By Jon Quick) One of the great powers of radio is still its ability to be more locally focused than any other medium. Many would also agree that the more radio becomes just another music box with nondescript announcers and the lack of any differentiation, the more radio’s relevance will fade. Others might say that’s already happening. Here's my article called..."What we Can Learn From America's Small Market Treasures."
Former NAB Joint Board Chairman, and Commonwealth Broadcasting CEO, Steve Newberry has joined the NAB as Executive Vice President for Strategic Planning/Special Projects. Newberry has been a Washington-based communications consultant since 2015. He served as chairman of NAB’s Joint Board of Directors from 2009 to 2011.
Fields has been named the new Afternoon Drive Host at the Beasely station. He will begin his new position on Monday, October 16. Fields most recently served as a meteorologist at KCBS-TV in Los Angeles.
Entercom Charlotte has announced a new multiyear partnership with Frank Garcia, host of The Garcia and Bailey Show on WFNZ, 102.5 FM and 610 AM, weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Garcia has been broadcasting his midday show on WFNZ since 2007.
On November 3, Pandora will hold their second Sounds Like You: Country concert in Nashville, this time featuring Blake Shelton. It’s also a homecoming for Emmy-winning country-pop phenomenon Maggie Rose, who will open the show. 
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 
Tami Honesty is the Vice President and General Manager for Radio One in Dallas. She's also been chosen as one of Radio Ink's Best Managers in 2017 and is featured in the current issue of Radio Ink Magazine. This 25-year veteran -- 17 as a manager -- has worked in programming, sales and marketing, and management. She's incredibly driven and creates a collaborative environment where employees are engaged, happy, and focused on success.
