Emmis Communications has entered into a new employment agreement with the only CEO the company has ever had, Jeff Smulyan. Smulyan’s base salary will continue to be $1,025,000 through February 28, 2019, and increase $25,000 each year. The new agreement runs through February 28, 2022, and will automatically renew for additional one-year terms. The company also paid Smulyan a $1 million signing bonus.[read more]
According to Kagan there was $102.3 million in radio deals in the second quarter of 2018, while TV deals totaled $5 billion. The second quarter's top deal was Cumulus' $18.0 million purchase of WKQX-FM in Chicago.[read more]
If the Bubba The Love Sponge ratings tampering case actually begins on July 23 (it's been delayed several times) we now know who will take the witness stand for both Nielsen and Bubba[read more]
Text messages, Facebook messages phone records and e-mails between Bubba The Love Sponge and PPM panelist Nicholas Tabachuk could play a big role in the upcoming ratings tampering case against Bubba. There are pages and pages of text messages between the host and Tabachuk on the evidence list provided to the court by both sides. [read more]
(By Laurie Kahn) Many mid-size and local broadcasters face a much more difficult job when it comes to replacing or adding a new manager to their team. The perfect scenario is to grow organically and promote from within, however that is not always an option. Here are some ideas to help you get creative in attracting new personnel.[read more]
That's how many weeks The Home Depot has been radio's top advertiser according to Media Monitors. The big-box home improvement chain ran 72,634 commercials on radio stations all across the country last week. [read more]
The 43rd annual Conclave Learning Conference is set to go, July 18–20, at the Doubletree by Hilton-Minneapolis Park Place. Online registration ends Monday, July 9 and is only $299 for a limited time. Walk-ups will be welcomed.[read more]
On-air personality Mike Valenti has signed a new long-term contract extension with 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) in Detroit. Valenti will stay on as afternoon drive host doing The Valenti Show, weekdays 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ET.[read more]
The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for Board of Directors. The Board is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and the record industry. Returning as CRB Board President is Townsquare's Kurt Johnson, along with R.J. Curtis as VP and Scripps' Beverlee Brannigan as Secretary.[read more]
Dave Congalton has worked at KVEC for 26 years. He hosts afternoon drive on the station. According to KSBY.com, Congalton was walking to the immigration march downtown Saturday morning when he was hit by a car. He suffered head and leg injuries. Congalton said he'll be in the hospital for a few more days and in a full leg cast for six weeks. [read more]
Here’s one for all the stations out there wanting to get the most out of their online presence. The Streaming Summit, a two-day program that focuses on best practices for packaging, distributing, and monetizing online video, has been added to the NAB Show New York conference.[read more]
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 25-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]
Our thanks to our friend Tim Hattrick for sharing this classic from his collection. Tim says the photo is from around 1981 or 1982 at KZZP in Phoenix. Under the hat is one of Tim's radio heroes, Jonathan Brandmeier. Send your Blast to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
In 2018, RadioInk.com has been publishing advertiser success stories every Monday morning. We've found great local advertisers that are using radio to drive customers to their stores and dollars to their cash registers. We want to publicize your greatest advertiser success story of the year. [read more]
The deregulation debate has been, and will continue to be, a heated one. Radio Ink has been right on top of it, keeping you informed about what the NAB is proposing and what broadcast CEOs in large, medium, and small markets think about another possible wave of deregulation. In case you missed any of our stories, you can find them all HERE.[read more]
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Emmis Communications has entered into a new employment agreement with the only CEO the company has ever had, Jeff Smulyan. Smulyan’s base salary will continue to be $1,025,000 through February 28, 2019, and increase $25,000 each year. The new agreement runs through February 28, 2022, and will automatically renew for additional one-year terms. The company also paid Smulyan a $1 million signing bonus.
According to Kagan there was $102.3 million in radio deals in the second quarter of 2018, while TV deals totaled $5 billion. The second quarter's top deal was Cumulus' $18.0 million purchase of WKQX-FM in Chicago.
If the Bubba The Love Sponge ratings tampering case actually begins on July 23 (it's been delayed several times) we now know who will take the witness stand for both Nielsen and Bubba
Text messages, Facebook messages phone records and e-mails between Bubba The Love Sponge and PPM panelist Nicholas Tabachuk could play a big role in the upcoming ratings tampering case against Bubba. There are pages and pages of text messages between the host and Tabachuk on the evidence list provided to the court by both sides. 
(By Laurie Kahn) Many mid-size and local broadcasters face a much more difficult job when it comes to replacing or adding a new manager to their team. The perfect scenario is to grow organically and promote from within, however that is not always an option. Here are some ideas to help you get creative in attracting new personnel.
That's how many weeks The Home Depot has been radio's top advertiser according to Media Monitors. The big-box home improvement chain ran 72,634 commercials on radio stations all across the country last week. 
The 43rd annual Conclave Learning Conference is set to go, July 18–20, at the Doubletree by Hilton-Minneapolis Park Place. Online registration ends Monday, July 9 and is only $299 for a limited time. Walk-ups will be welcomed.
On-air personality Mike Valenti has signed a new long-term contract extension with 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT-FM) in Detroit. Valenti will stay on as afternoon drive host doing The Valenti Show, weekdays 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ET.
The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for Board of Directors. The Board is made up of volunteers from all areas of the Country radio and the record industry. Returning as CRB Board President is Townsquare's Kurt Johnson, along with R.J. Curtis as VP and Scripps' Beverlee Brannigan as Secretary.
Dave Congalton has worked at KVEC for 26 years. He hosts afternoon drive on the station. According to KSBY.com, Congalton was walking to the immigration march downtown Saturday morning when he was hit by a car. He suffered head and leg injuries. Congalton said he'll be in the hospital for a few more days and in a full leg cast for six weeks. 
Here’s one for all the stations out there wanting to get the most out of their online presence. The Streaming Summit, a two-day program that focuses on best practices for packaging, distributing, and monetizing online video, has been added to the NAB Show New York conference.
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 25-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 
Our thanks to our friend Tim Hattrick for sharing this classic from his collection. Tim says the photo is from around 1981 or 1982 at KZZP in Phoenix. Under the hat is one of Tim's radio heroes, Jonathan Brandmeier. Send your Blast to 
In 2018, RadioInk.com has been publishing 
The deregulation debate has been, and will continue to be, a heated one. Radio Ink has been right on top of it, keeping you informed about what the NAB is proposing and what broadcast CEOs in large, medium, and small markets think about another possible wave of deregulation. In case you missed any of our stories, you can find them all 
