That public statement in The Wall Street Journal from Crestview Partners' Jeff Marcus. “Speaking for the Board, we are very impressed with the turnaround that Mary Berner and her management team have accomplished. We hope the lenders will recognize the progress that is being made and will take all steps necessary to continue the momentum.”[read more]
The San-Antonio New Express says Mays received a phone call from Texas billionaire investor B.J. “Red” McCombs several months ago and McCombs asked him if he would be interested in his old company if it became available. Here's how Mays responded to the call from his long-time friend. [read more]
At Forecast 2018, Jay Abraham will present some of his winning strategies for finding new ways to market radio, maximize its growth, and find new ways to generate revenue. He’ll explain patterns he has identified over the years that limit and restrict business growth, and how most industries only know and use one particular marketing approach.[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? Can anyone knock Mike Francesa out of the top spot? We'll find out in December when Radio Ink's Top Local Sports Talkers in America list is revealed. Make your nomination HERE.[read more]
(By Bob McCurdy) Last week I was working on a deck to present to a large home furnishing company that has built its business largely with TV. My contention will be that, as good as business might be, there is a way to make it even better.[read more]
(Randy Lane) Whether your presentation is in front of your team, clients, or in public, a successful presentation hinges on preparation. All of the techniques that I recommend for planning and structuring presentations apply to radio and podcast shows as well. Here's how to kill the "fear factor"...[read more]
Radio veteran Deborah Rodriguez has been named weekday morning drive anchor for CBS News Radio. Rodriguez begins Monday, October 2, with her top-of-the-hour newscasts heard daily starting at 5 a.m. ET on CBS News Radio affiliates around the country. [read more]
As of October 2, Shawnda McNeal will be the new co-host of Idaho’s Morning Show on Country radio station KIZN Kissin’ 92.3 in Boise. McNeal will join co-host Cory Mikhals weekdays from 5:30-10 a.m. She will also do double-time on-air as the new midday host for the station[read more]
Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM, “Philly’s Best R&B and Throwbacks,” is honoring noted local personality Tony Brown’s 45th anniversary in radio with a special celebration on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Relish in Philadelphia at 8 p.m. ET. [read more]
Drew Salamon has been named Region Vice President of Sales for its Virginia-Carolina Region making the move from Pittsburgh. iHeartMedia’s Virginia-Carolina Region has a strong cross-platform encompassing more than 53 stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.[read more]
Electronics Research, Inc. has promoted Dave Benco to the position of Vice President, U.S. Sales. He will have the responsibility of leading ERI's U.S. sales for television and radio antenna, transmission line, and filters. Benco has over 20 years of experience in terrestrial broadcasting.[read more]
The show is called iHeartNOW with Elvis Duran and each afternoon on Facebook’s Watch the program will feature music news updates and interviews with celebrities and artists who join Elvis to discuss the latest in pop culture, celebrity news, and the hottest trends. [read more]
Kurt Luchs is the Market Manager for NRG Media in Wausau-Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He's also been chosen as one of Radio Ink's Best Managers for 2017 and will be featured in the October 9 issue of Radio Ink Magazine. Luchs is responsible for four NRG FMs in his cluster and he leads about 30 NRG employees. During the nomination process, here's what one of those employees said about him, and it's what every manager hopes for. [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]
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That public statement in The Wall Street Journal from Crestview Partners' Jeff Marcus. “Speaking for the Board, we are very impressed with the turnaround that Mary Berner and her management team have accomplished. We hope the lenders will recognize the progress that is being made and will take all steps necessary to continue the momentum.”
The San-Antonio New Express says Mays received a phone call from Texas billionaire investor B.J. “Red” McCombs several months ago and McCombs asked him if he would be interested in his old company if it became available. Here's how Mays responded to the call from his long-time friend. 
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? Can anyone knock Mike Francesa out of the top spot? We'll find out in December when Radio Ink's Top Local Sports Talkers in America list is revealed. Make your nomination 
(By Bob McCurdy) Last week I was working on a deck to present to a large home furnishing company that has built its business largely with TV. My contention will be that, as good as business might be, there is a way to make it even better.
(Randy Lane) Whether your presentation is in front of your team, clients, or in public, a successful presentation hinges on preparation. All of the techniques that I recommend for planning and structuring presentations apply to radio and podcast shows as well. Here's how to kill the "fear factor"...
Radio veteran Deborah Rodriguez has been named weekday morning drive anchor for CBS News Radio. Rodriguez begins Monday, October 2, with her top-of-the-hour newscasts heard daily starting at 5 a.m. ET on CBS News Radio affiliates around the country. 
As of October 2, Shawnda McNeal will be the new co-host of Idaho’s Morning Show on Country radio station KIZN Kissin’ 92.3 in Boise. McNeal will join co-host Cory Mikhals weekdays from 5:30-10 a.m. She will also do double-time on-air as the new midday host for the station
Philadelphia’s 105.3 WDAS FM, “Philly’s Best R&B and Throwbacks,” is honoring noted local personality Tony Brown’s 45th anniversary in radio with a special celebration on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Relish in Philadelphia at 8 p.m. ET. 
Drew Salamon has been named Region Vice President of Sales for its Virginia-Carolina Region making the move from Pittsburgh. iHeartMedia’s Virginia-Carolina Region has a strong cross-platform encompassing more than 53 stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
Electronics Research, Inc. has promoted Dave Benco to the position of Vice President, U.S. Sales. He will have the responsibility of leading ERI's U.S. sales for television and radio antenna, transmission line, and filters. Benco has over 20 years of experience in terrestrial broadcasting.
The show is called iHeartNOW with Elvis Duran and each afternoon on Facebook’s Watch the program will feature music news updates and interviews with celebrities and artists who join Elvis to discuss the latest in pop culture, celebrity news, and the hottest trends. 
Kurt Luchs is the Market Manager for NRG Media in Wausau-Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He's also been chosen as one of Radio Ink's Best Managers for 2017 and will be featured in the October 9 issue of Radio Ink Magazine. Luchs is responsible for four NRG FMs in his cluster and he leads about 30 NRG employees. During the nomination process, here's what one of those employees said about him, and it's what every manager hopes for. 
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 
