After a social media backlash, CBS' KNCI in Sacramento apologized to its listeners for canceling a performance by Lindsay Ell. The reason for the cancellation: Ell is dating morning man Bobby Bones. Bones is syndicated by iHeartMedia owned Premiere and heard on KNCI competitor 92.5 The Bull in Sacramento.[read more]
And that City's Mayor wants an apology from the syndicated morning man. Last week, Harvey got into a heated debate with a caller over the Cleveland Cavaliers (Harvey is a Cavs fan). Harvey told the caller to "enjoy your nice brown glass of water." As everyone knows, Flint has had water problems for years. Mayor Karen Weaver sent a letter to Harvey asking for an apology.[read more]
Who are the "best of the best" at your station? And isn't it time to honor them? Isn't it time to congratulate the sales rep who just brought in that shiny new account? The interactive seller who scored new revenue for your station with a digital platform campaign? Or the manager who always has an idea, an encouraging word, and inside support for every player on staff? RADIO WAYNE NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY.[read more]
(By Wayne Ens) You’ve probably heard that your customers are more concerned about the value you deliver than they are about rates or ratings. You’ve also no doubt heard about the power of first impressions. You’ve heard the old cliche “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression,” and you know about the importance of the first three seconds when you’re introducing yourself to a prospect. But have you ever thought how important a last impression can be?[read more]
(By Jeff McHugh) As a lifelong fan and coach of media personalities, I am sad when talented people shoot their career in the foot. We all know that you will inevitably offend somebody if you are being authentic and entertaining, but the line keeps moving. Career-ending mistakes usually involve egregious content and/or workplace behavior.[read more]
(By Bob McCurdy) TV plays a large role in many local advertisers’ media plans and we wanted to determine if the qualitative profile of the heaviest radio listener differed from that of the heaviest TV viewer. We discovered they do, and they differ a lot.[read more]
(By Roy Williams) According to cognitive neuroscientists, the most important gift of the human race is our ability to attach complex meanings to sounds. The written language was developed only to make the spoken language permanent.[read more]
In the 2017 40 Most Powerful People in Radio issue of Radio Ink, Randy Michaels and Lee Abrams battle it out to identify the 40 Greatest Top 40 Radio Stations of All Time. We want to know what you think. We have a starter list for you below, and as we hear from you, we will list those stations that receive the most nominations. Let the voting begin...[read more]
Today the ten day Talent Radio Institute will begin at Central Washington University. Hubbard CEO Ginny Morris says, “Compelling and relatable on-air talent is what separates local radio from all other audio entertainment services. Our investment in the National Radio Talent System at Central Washington University is an extension of Hubbard Radio’s commitment to do our part to nurture and grow the talent pipeline for the industry."[read more]
Joshua “J1” Raiford is the new PD at Radio One's WKYS-FM (Hip Hop) in Washington, DC. Raiford joins WKYS-FM from Radio One Indianapolis where he was Program Director for Hot 96.3 and Boom 102.9, and weekend personality on Hot 96.3.[read more]
The City of Brotherly Love has smiled on Mark Radziewicz “Razz” of 92.5 XTU (WXTU), Nicky G. of 98.1 (WOGL), and Michael Bennett of Today’s 96.5 (WTDY) with all three being promoted to Assistant Program Director. The dynamic triad will continue in the role of Music Director for their respective stations.[read more]
The American Forces Radio Network have linked up with the TeshMedia Group, and will now broadcast the John Tesh Radio Show/Intelligence For Your Life Radio, on AFN Radio’s “Today’s Best Hits” channel, middays.[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]
Thanks to Greg Merrill of Media Services Group for sending in this classic of himself from 1974 at KBLW-AM in Logan, Utah. The station was locally owned by a family at the time. We'd love to see your classic photo. Send us YOUR classic photo to
edryantheeditor@gmail.com[read more]
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After a social media backlash, CBS' KNCI in Sacramento apologized to its listeners for canceling a performance by Lindsay Ell. The reason for the cancellation: Ell is dating morning man Bobby Bones. Bones is syndicated by iHeartMedia owned Premiere and heard on KNCI competitor 92.5 The Bull in Sacramento.
And that City's Mayor wants an apology from the syndicated morning man. Last week, Harvey got into a heated debate with a caller over the Cleveland Cavaliers (Harvey is a Cavs fan). Harvey told the caller to "enjoy your nice brown glass of water." As everyone knows, Flint has had water problems for years. Mayor Karen Weaver sent a letter to Harvey asking for an apology.
Who are the "best of the best" at your station? And isn't it time to honor them? Isn't it time to congratulate the sales rep who just brought in that shiny new account? The interactive seller who scored new revenue for your station with a digital platform campaign? Or the manager who always has an idea, an encouraging word, and inside support for every player on staff? RADIO WAYNE NOMINATIONS CLOSE TODAY.
(By Wayne Ens) You’ve probably heard that your customers are more concerned about the value you deliver than they are about rates or ratings. You’ve also no doubt heard about the power of first impressions. You’ve heard the old cliche “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression,” and you know about the importance of the first three seconds when you’re introducing yourself to a prospect. But have you ever thought how important a last impression can be?
(By Jeff McHugh) As a lifelong fan and coach of media personalities, I am sad when talented people shoot their career in the foot. We all know that you will inevitably offend somebody if you are being authentic and entertaining, but the line keeps moving. Career-ending mistakes usually involve egregious content and/or workplace behavior.
(By Bob McCurdy) TV plays a large role in many local advertisers’ media plans and we wanted to determine if the qualitative profile of the heaviest radio listener differed from that of the heaviest TV viewer. We discovered they do, and they differ a lot.
(By Roy Williams) According to cognitive neuroscientists, the most important gift of the human race is our ability to attach complex meanings to sounds. The written language was developed only to make the spoken language permanent.
In the 2017 40 Most Powerful People in Radio issue of Radio Ink, Randy Michaels and Lee Abrams battle it out to identify the 40 Greatest Top 40 Radio Stations of All Time. We want to know what you think. We have a starter list for you below, and as we hear from you, we will list those stations that receive the most nominations. Let the voting begin...
Today the ten day Talent Radio Institute will begin at Central Washington University. Hubbard CEO Ginny Morris says, “Compelling and relatable on-air talent is what separates local radio from all other audio entertainment services. Our investment in the National Radio Talent System at Central Washington University is an extension of Hubbard Radio’s commitment to do our part to nurture and grow the talent pipeline for the industry."
Joshua “J1” Raiford is the new PD at Radio One's WKYS-FM (Hip Hop) in Washington, DC. Raiford joins WKYS-FM from Radio One Indianapolis where he was Program Director for Hot 96.3 and Boom 102.9, and weekend personality on Hot 96.3.
The City of Brotherly Love has smiled on Mark Radziewicz “Razz” of 92.5 XTU (WXTU), Nicky G. of 98.1 (WOGL), and Michael Bennett of Today’s 96.5 (WTDY) with all three being promoted to Assistant Program Director. The dynamic triad will continue in the role of Music Director for their respective stations.
The American Forces Radio Network have linked up with the TeshMedia Group, and will now broadcast the John Tesh Radio Show/Intelligence For Your Life Radio, on AFN Radio’s “Today’s Best Hits” channel, middays.
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 
Thanks to Greg Merrill of Media Services Group for sending in this classic of himself from 1974 at KBLW-AM in Logan, Utah. The station was locally owned by a family at the time. We'd love to see your classic photo. Send us YOUR classic photo to
