In This Royalty Fight We Need Total Harmony(By Deborah Parenti) Last week, Radio Ink featured a number of excellent commentaries on the most recent attempt by some in Congress to add more royalty fees on top of the ones already assessed on broadcasters. Those who went on the record included small group owners, attorneys and other advocates. [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]
Cumulus on Notice From NASDAQCumulus has been notified by NASDAQ that it is not in compliance because its stock price has closed below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Cumulus has 180 days, or until October 2, 2017, to regain compliance. [read more]
They Should Keep Their Distance!(By Ken Trujillo) Many AM stations like ours, that acquire FM translators, are being negatively impacted by distant stations alleging interference that either keeps the AM station from obtaining an FM translator, or adversely impacts the FM translator after the initiation of operations.[read more]
NABOB Opposes Lifting Ownership CapsThe National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters has filed comments with the FCC opposing the lifting of the Commission's subcaps rules. There has been a strong movement on the part of broadcasters to eliminate the subcap rules, which limits owners from having more than 8 stations per market or 5 on each band.[read more]
Show Your Clients That Radio = Sales(By Bob McCurdy) I was recently speaking with a local auto dealer who indicated sales were “fine” but that he was somewhat concerned about radio’s ability to generate floor traffic. I asked how he was able to determine this and his response was....[read more]
The 4 Secrets Of Heritage Shows(By Jeff McHugh) Whether starting a new show or maintaining an established program, heritage is an underestimated consideration for media personalities and media companies. The effect of heritage is often misunderstood. Here are four universal secrets about heritage and how it affects the success or failure of a radio show or podcast...[read more]
Can Radio Get Better?(By Ronald Robinson) For the last while, I have been paying closer attention to the comments of younger, current PDs, and to those of well-seasoned programmers – the wily veterans. To a man/woman, literally all of them continue to cling to some extremely old concepts. [read more]
Teri Ann And iHeartMedia Sign ExtensionTeri Ann Schlesser, co-host of the Jason & Teri Ann Morning Show for Soft Rock 89.9, Fresno, has renewed her contract with iHeartMedia and will continue to broadcast weekdays 5-10 a.m. The Jason & Teri Ann Morning Show features Schlesser and Jason Hurst discussing the latest trends in Hollywood and local news, and playing music.[read more]
Mark Toti Gets Honor Of A LifetimeThe KTJJ-FM morning host has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce (Missouri). The Achievement Award is not given out every year but only when an individual has stood out above the rest. [read more]
Rusch Upped At OrbanOrban Labs has promoted David Rusch to Sales Manager, North America. Rusch had been Director of North American Sales and Marketing with the company from 2002-2014. Between 2014 and early 2017, he remained involved with Orban in an auxiliary role. Rusch began his radio career in 1982 as an Account Executive for KLFF-AM/KMZK-FM in Phoenix, AZ. [read more]
Fiery Host Gets To The Root Of ThingsConservative warrior and capitalist evangelist Wayne Allyn Root is well known for his impassioned approach to Talk radio. An unabashed Trump supporter, Root takes his listeners to the outer reaches of America’s right wing and stirs things up. USA Radio Network has decided that makes for dynamic radio and has announced an agreement for national syndication with the host.[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]
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]
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
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(By Deborah Parenti) Last week, Radio Ink featured a number of excellent commentaries on the most recent attempt by some in Congress to add more royalty fees on top of the ones already assessed on broadcasters. Those who went on the record included small group owners, attorneys and other advocates. 
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. 
Cumulus has been notified by NASDAQ that it is not in compliance because its stock price has closed below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. Cumulus has 180 days, or until October 2, 2017, to regain compliance. 
(By Ken Trujillo) Many AM stations like ours, that acquire FM translators, are being negatively impacted by distant stations alleging interference that either keeps the AM station from obtaining an FM translator, or adversely impacts the FM translator after the initiation of operations.
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters has filed comments with the FCC opposing the lifting of the Commission's subcaps rules. There has been a strong movement on the part of broadcasters to eliminate the subcap rules, which limits owners from having more than 8 stations per market or 5 on each band.
(By Bob McCurdy) I was recently speaking with a local auto dealer who indicated sales were “fine” but that he was somewhat concerned about radio’s ability to generate floor traffic. I asked how he was able to determine this and his response was....
(By Jeff McHugh) Whether starting a new show or maintaining an established program, heritage is an underestimated consideration for media personalities and media companies. The effect of heritage is often misunderstood. Here are four universal secrets about heritage and how it affects the success or failure of a radio show or podcast...
(By Ronald Robinson) For the last while, I have been paying closer attention to the comments of younger, current PDs, and to those of well-seasoned programmers – the wily veterans. To a man/woman, literally all of them continue to cling to some extremely old concepts. 
Teri Ann Schlesser, co-host of the Jason & Teri Ann Morning Show for Soft Rock 89.9, Fresno, has renewed her contract with iHeartMedia and will continue to broadcast weekdays 5-10 a.m. The Jason & Teri Ann Morning Show features Schlesser and Jason Hurst discussing the latest trends in Hollywood and local news, and playing music.
The KTJJ-FM morning host has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce (Missouri). The Achievement Award is not given out every year but only when an individual has stood out above the rest. 
Orban Labs has promoted David Rusch to Sales Manager, North America. Rusch had been Director of North American Sales and Marketing with the company from 2002-2014. Between 2014 and early 2017, he remained involved with Orban in an auxiliary role. Rusch began his radio career in 1982 as an Account Executive for KLFF-AM/KMZK-FM in Phoenix, AZ. 
Conservative warrior and capitalist evangelist Wayne Allyn Root is well known for his impassioned approach to Talk radio. An unabashed Trump supporter, Root takes his listeners to the outer reaches of America’s right wing and stirs things up. USA Radio Network has decided that makes for dynamic radio and has announced an agreement for national syndication with the host.
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 
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 
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
