WBEB-FM will soon be under the ownership umbrella of CEO David Field's company after a three-way deal was announced Thursday involving Entercom, Beasley Media, and Jerry Lee Radio. The price-tag for the perennial number-one station in Philadelphia was $57.5 million. [read more]
Along with David Kurtz and Marlin Taylor, Jerry Lee launched WBEB back on May 13, 1963 (the calls were WDVR at the time) for $28,500. On Thursday, Entercom purchased the station for $57.5 million. While he hasn't been involved in the station for the past two-and-a-half years, Jerry Lee's name has always been associated with WBEB in Philadelphia[read more]
How many consultants can say they were with one station for 38 years? We know of at least one...Bill Moyes. He consulted Jerry Lee and his team for nearly four deacdes, including three name changes. Moyes started working with the station in the 1980s when the call letters were still WDVR. [read more]
With the addition of Country powerhouse WXTU, Beasley Media Group now has five FMs and two AMs in Philadelphia, strengthening up its cluster to better compete with Entercom which has six stations (four FMs and two AMs); iHeartMedia which also has six stations (five FMs and one AM); and Radio One (three FMs). Here's what Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley had to say about the purchase of the station it was once the owner of.[read more]
Who will be Radio's 40 Most Powerful People? Will iHeartMedia's Bob Pittman still be number one? Who are radio's new power players? Find out Monday in Radio Ink's most successful issue in 18 years. 2018 is the 23rd year for our power list and the only way you'll be able to see who made the list is by being a subscriber to Radio Ink Magazine. This list will not be posted online. SUBSCRIBE HERE.[read more]
It was the fourth year for Amazon Prime Day, which was actually 36 hours this year. Amazon discounts thousands of items with a goal of adding more Prime members, which is a $119 annual fee that includes free shipping, free movies, and an assortment of free music. Westwood One commissioned IPSOS to examine purchasing during the event. Here's what they found out...[read more]
Are you working for one of radio’s greatest managers? Make your nomination TODAY for Radio Ink’s 2018 Best Managers in Radio list. Nominees must be current General Managers, Market Managers, or Regional Vice Presidents. Your deadline to nominate is August 11 at 5 p.m. Make your nomination HERE.[read more]
Mark DiCiero is the new weekend midday host for AC station Sunny 106.5 (KSNE-FM/Las Vegas). DiCiero will broadcast Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He joins iHeartMedia Las Vegas from KMXB-FM.[read more]
Alex Flores has been named Senior Vice President, Creative for BMI. Flores will be based out of BMI’s Los Angeles office and will report to Mike Steinberg, Executive Vice President, Creative & Licensing, beginning August 6.[read more]
SiriusXM and Kia Motors America are extending the relationship between the two companies for five more years, through the 2023 model year. Customers will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription with the purchase or lease of SiriusXM-equipped vehicles.[read more]
WEBL-FM in North Mississippi is being sold by Mighty Media Group to Tom Freeman. Freeman is the current G M of the station. Upon FCC approval, Freeman and his wife Allison will take over ownership of the station they call "The Rebel." Freeman's career includes management positions at 23 stations in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Tupelo, Oklahoma City, Topeka, and Memphis.[read more]
Dan Franks is the co-founder of Podcast Movement, an annual conference -- or the ultimate gathering spot -- for anyone interested in or involved with podcasting and the podcast industry. The event is now in its fifth year and takes place next week in Philadelphia. Back in 2014, a few hundred people attended the show. Next week there will be thousands -- along with nearly 100 vendors that have something to do with podcasting. We spoke to Dan about the growth of his event, the popularity of podcasting and what attendees can expect next week.[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]
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]
This picture from 1952 is Al Sanders, founder of Ambassador Advertising Agency, who participated in the annual “Old Spanish Days” Fiesta Parade in Santa Barbara, California—on horseback! Pioneers of Christian radio, Al and his wife Margaret celebrated 70 years of marriage on June 25. Send your Blast to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
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WBEB-FM will soon be under the ownership umbrella of CEO David Field's company after a three-way deal was announced Thursday involving Entercom, Beasley Media, and Jerry Lee Radio. The price-tag for the perennial number-one station in Philadelphia was $57.5 million. 
Along with David Kurtz and Marlin Taylor, Jerry Lee launched WBEB back on May 13, 1963 (the calls were WDVR at the time) for $28,500. On Thursday, Entercom purchased the station for $57.5 million. While he hasn't been involved in the station for the past two-and-a-half years, Jerry Lee's name has always been associated with WBEB in Philadelphia
How many consultants can say they were with one station for 38 years? We know of at least one...Bill Moyes. He consulted Jerry Lee and his team for nearly four deacdes, including three name changes. Moyes started working with the station in the 1980s when the call letters were still WDVR. 
With the addition of Country powerhouse WXTU, Beasley Media Group now has five FMs and two AMs in Philadelphia, strengthening up its cluster to better compete with Entercom which has six stations (four FMs and two AMs); iHeartMedia which also has six stations (five FMs and one AM); and Radio One (three FMs). Here's what Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley had to say about the purchase of the station it was once the owner of.
Who will be Radio's 40 Most Powerful People? Will iHeartMedia's Bob Pittman still be number one? Who are radio's new power players? Find out Monday in Radio Ink's most successful issue in 18 years. 2018 is the 23rd year for our power list and the only way you'll be able to see who made the list is by being a subscriber to Radio Ink Magazine. This list will not be posted online. 
It was the fourth year for Amazon Prime Day, which was actually 36 hours this year. Amazon discounts thousands of items with a goal of adding more Prime members, which is a $119 annual fee that includes free shipping, free movies, and an assortment of free music. Westwood One commissioned IPSOS to examine purchasing during the event. Here's what they found out...
Are you working for one of radio’s greatest managers? Make your nomination TODAY for Radio Ink’s 2018 Best Managers in Radio list. Nominees must be current General Managers, Market Managers, or Regional Vice Presidents. Your deadline to nominate is August 11 at 5 p.m. Make your nomination 
Mark DiCiero is the new weekend midday host for AC station Sunny 106.5 (KSNE-FM/Las Vegas). DiCiero will broadcast Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. He joins iHeartMedia Las Vegas from KMXB-FM.
Alex Flores has been named Senior Vice President, Creative for BMI. Flores will be based out of BMI’s Los Angeles office and will report to Mike Steinberg, Executive Vice President, Creative & Licensing, beginning August 6.
SiriusXM and Kia Motors America are extending the relationship between the two companies for five more years, through the 2023 model year. Customers will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription with the purchase or lease of SiriusXM-equipped vehicles.
WEBL-FM in North Mississippi is being sold by Mighty Media Group to Tom Freeman. Freeman is the current G M of the station. Upon FCC approval, Freeman and his wife Allison will take over ownership of the station they call "The Rebel." Freeman's career includes management positions at 23 stations in Hattiesburg, Jackson, Tupelo, Oklahoma City, Topeka, and Memphis.
Dan Franks is the co-founder of Podcast Movement, an annual conference -- or the ultimate gathering spot -- for anyone interested in or involved with podcasting and the podcast industry. The event is now in its fifth year and takes place next week in Philadelphia. Back in 2014, a few hundred people attended the show. Next week there will be thousands -- along with nearly 100 vendors that have something to do with podcasting. We spoke to Dan about the growth of his event, the popularity of podcasting and what attendees can expect next week.
In 2018, RadioInk.com has been publishing 
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 
This picture from 1952 is Al Sanders, founder of Ambassador Advertising Agency, who participated in the annual “Old Spanish Days” Fiesta Parade in Santa Barbara, California—on horseback! Pioneers of Christian radio, Al and his wife Margaret celebrated 70 years of marriage on June 25. Send your Blast to 
