On Friday a study was released by The University of Ottawa's Jada E. Watson in consultation with WOMAN Nashville called "Gender Representation on Country Radio: A Study of Published Reports from 2000-2018." It revealed a huge disparity between the airplay male and female country artists receive at country radio. It's a story that has plagued country radio for a very long time.[read more]
Politico does a lengthy piece on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's attempt to save AM Radio by highlighting, in depth, several AM Radio stations across the country and the impact they are making on their local communities.[read more]
The Hollywood Reporter does a nice piece on Salem Media, pointing out the influence the conservative leaning company has with listeners. The story, which compares the Salem to Fox News, includes quotes from President David Santrella and VP Phil Boyce. Check it out HERE.[read more]
The Amplifi Media CEO was one of the first radio executives to jump into the podcasting space. We'll talk to Steve this Friday on Podcasting For Radio Dummies, live at 9 a.m.[read more]
(By Roy Williams) It seems as though every voice in the media believes we need to be instructed about what to believe and what to do. But I am convinced we need encouragement far more than we need instruction. [read more]
(By Charlie Sislen) In my previous post (Use the "80/20 Rule to Attack Television"), I showed how, by using Scarborough, you can determine what percentage of your market is consuming the bulk of television. Let me clarify further.[read more]
(By Bob McCurdy) Hearing develops in a fetus at just 12 weeks’ gestation. And long before our ears fully develop, we’re able hear our mother's heartbeat. It’s the first sense we develop, and it is the last sense to fade at the end.[read more]
(By Randy Lane) Randy Lane answers a couple of questions for all the morning-show jocks, relating to commercial stops and musical content. Some of the stats may surprise you.[read more]
It's time for you to make your nomination for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in America list. In 2018, Jim Ryan, John Ivey, Chris Conley, Mark Chernoff and Thea Mitchem were some of the great programmers near the top of our list. Will we see new names in the mix this year? Make your nomination HERE.[read more]
iHeart veteran Kellie Holeman has been named Market President for the company’s Greensboro market. Holeman will report to Bill McMartin, Area President of iHeartMedia’s Virginia-Carolina Region.[read more]
Columnist Solomon Jones is returning to the station in Pennsylvania as the host of “Wake Up With WURD.” The show’s current host, Dr. Aaron Smith will host a new series of live audio and video broadcasts called “WURD Show On the Go.”[read more]
According to host Mike Francesa Giants quarterback Eli Manning won't be doing his weekly spot with him on WFAN when the football season begins. [read more]
Mount Wilson Broadcasters owner Saul Levine is not one to go with the crowd. The independent broadcaster in Los Angeles speaks his mind, and many times, his view differs from the pack. That's just the way he rolls. [read more]
Thanks to our friends at djmastercontrol.com for this classic of Don Sherwood from KSFO San Francisco -- one of the greatest morning men in radio history. Send your Blast From The Past photo to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
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 edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
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On Friday a study was released by The University of Ottawa's Jada E. Watson in consultation with WOMAN Nashville called "Gender Representation on Country Radio: A Study of Published Reports from 2000-2018." It revealed a huge disparity between the airplay male and female country artists receive at country radio. It's a story that has plagued country radio for a very long time.
Politico does a lengthy piece on FCC Chairman Ajit Pai's attempt to save AM Radio by highlighting, in depth, several AM Radio stations across the country and the impact they are making on their local communities.
The Hollywood Reporter does a nice piece on Salem Media, pointing out the influence the conservative leaning company has with listeners. The story, which compares the Salem to Fox News, includes quotes from President David Santrella and VP Phil Boyce. Check it out 
The Amplifi Media CEO was one of the first radio executives to jump into the podcasting space. We'll talk to Steve this Friday on Podcasting For Radio Dummies, live at 9 a.m.
(By Roy Williams) It seems as though every voice in the media believes we need to be instructed about what to believe and what to do. But I am convinced we need encouragement far more than we need instruction. 
(By Charlie Sislen) In my previous post (Use the "80/20 Rule to Attack Television"), I showed how, by using Scarborough, you can determine what percentage of your market is consuming the bulk of television. Let me clarify further.
(By Bob McCurdy) Hearing develops in a fetus at just 12 weeks’ gestation. And long before our ears fully develop, we’re able hear our mother's heartbeat. It’s the first sense we develop, and it is the last sense to fade at the end.
(By Randy Lane) Randy Lane answers a couple of questions for all the morning-show jocks, relating to commercial stops and musical content. Some of the stats may surprise you.
It's time for you to make your nomination for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in America list. In 2018, Jim Ryan, John Ivey, Chris Conley, Mark Chernoff and Thea Mitchem were some of the great programmers near the top of our list. Will we see new names in the mix this year? Make your nomination 
iHeart veteran Kellie Holeman has been named Market President for the company’s Greensboro market. Holeman will report to Bill McMartin, Area President of iHeartMedia’s Virginia-Carolina Region.
Emrich, a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, had a heart attack last week and did not recover.
Columnist Solomon Jones is returning to the station in Pennsylvania as the host of “Wake Up With WURD.” The show’s current host, Dr. Aaron Smith will host a new series of live audio and video broadcasts called “WURD Show On the Go.”
According to host Mike Francesa Giants quarterback Eli Manning won't be doing his weekly spot with him on WFAN when the football season begins. 
Mount Wilson Broadcasters owner Saul Levine is not one to go with the crowd. The independent broadcaster in Los Angeles speaks his mind, and many times, his view differs from the pack. That's just the way he rolls. 
Thanks to our friends at djmastercontrol.com for this classic of Don Sherwood from KSFO San Francisco -- one of the greatest morning men in radio history. Send your Blast From The Past photo 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 
