In her first ever radio industry conference appearance, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner was interviewed by Emmis New York Market Manager Charlie Morgan at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. She didn't hold back.[read more]
During her CRS interview, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner said, from a day-to-day standpoint, the restructure means nothing. She said the decision to file for bankruptcy was purely a business transaction and on the operational side it's business as usual.[read more]
Cumulus CEO Mary Berner has never shied away from criticizing the previous leadership at Cumulus. Tuesday was no different when she was interviewed by Emmis New York Market Manager Charlie Morgan at CRS.[read more]
Edison Research President Larry Rosin has been saying for quite some time that radio has a hardware problem. Radio as a physical object is disappearing from homes. It's nearly impossible to walk into a Best Buy and find a home radio these days. And, as we know, radio's future in the automobile is in flux as voice-controlled devices move to the vehicles — as they inevitably will. [read more]
(By John Garziglia) Any broadcaster will always want more power. Hence, it is entirely predictable that licensees of 6-kilowatt Class A FM stations would desire to double their power with a new FM classification known as Class C4. But, the effect of Class C4 power increases on FM translators carrying AM and HD sub-channel stations may bear some resemblance to the plastic explosive of the same name.[read more]
Westwood One has picked the winners of the fifth annual Westwood One Sports Sound Awards, designed to "celebrate creative excellence and highlight the power of sonic branding." Here are the winners.[read more]
The NRHOF Nominating Committee is accepting suggestions for 2018 nominees from Wednesday, February 7 through Friday, March 30. Visit www.radiohof.org and click on the NOMINATE tab to submit picks for consideration.[read more]
Our Future African American Leaders in Radio list includes radio employees from every aspect of the business. It includes experienced pros and young talent who all have one thing in common: they are making a lot of noise in the radio industry with their passion and determination to be the best. Make your nomination HERE. DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 12 AT 5PM.[read more]
iHeartMedia veteran Thea Mitchem has signed a new long-term deal to continue in her role at iHeartMedia's National Programming Group as EVP/programming for the Northeast division. She'll also continue as PD of WWPR (Power 105.1)/New York.[read more]
Bontemps Media's 977 “The Cajun” (KAPB-FM/Marksville, LA) has recruited radio veteran Niles Laborde as morning air personality. Laborde brings over 40 years experience to the Cajun's ‘90s-based Classic Country format.[read more]
Radio Ink is once again on the hunt for the best radio facilities in America. We will feature radio's best newly built studios in our March 19 issue. It's a great way to recognize the hard work your engineering team, and others, put in to construct radio's state-of-the-art workplaces. If you've built new studios send all the details to edryantheeditor@gmail.com. Deadline is 2/10.[read more]
Monday night in Nashville, Radio Ink Magazine honored the 2018 Best Country Program Directors in America at an Amazon.com-sponsored event at the Country Radio Seminar. Cox Media Group PD Johnny Chiang was named the Best PD in America and Curtis Media's Trip Savery accepted on behalf of the late Lisa McKay (who was #4 this year). McKay passed away a few weeks ago after a short battle with cancer. 2018 was the 20th year Radio Ink has been honoring the Best Country Program Directors in America. Check out the entire 2018 list HERE.[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 classic is from 1978. It's our friend Fred LeFebvre at WKKI-FM in Celina, Oh. Fred now hosts mornings for iHeart's WSPD-AM in Toledo and can be reached at Fred@wspd.com." Send your classic studio shot -- cart machines and all -- to edryantheeditor@gmail.com.[read more]
In 2018 RadioInk.com will be publishing weekly advertiser success stories. Advertisers that use radio to drive customers to their stores and dollars to their cash registers. We need your help. Here are all the details...[read more]
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In her first ever radio industry conference appearance, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner was interviewed by Emmis New York Market Manager Charlie Morgan at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. She didn't hold back.
During her CRS interview, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner said, from a day-to-day standpoint, the restructure means nothing. She said the decision to file for bankruptcy was purely a business transaction and on the operational side it's business as usual.
Cumulus CEO Mary Berner has never shied away from criticizing the previous leadership at Cumulus. Tuesday was no different when she was interviewed by Emmis New York Market Manager Charlie Morgan at CRS.
Edison Research President Larry Rosin has been saying for quite some time that radio has a hardware problem. Radio as a physical object is disappearing from homes. It's nearly impossible to walk into a Best Buy and find a home radio these days. And, as we know, radio's future in the automobile is in flux as voice-controlled devices move to the vehicles — as they inevitably will. 
(By John Garziglia) Any broadcaster will always want more power. Hence, it is entirely predictable that licensees of 6-kilowatt Class A FM stations would desire to double their power with a new FM classification known as Class C4. But, the effect of Class C4 power increases on FM translators carrying AM and HD sub-channel stations may bear some resemblance to the plastic explosive of the same name.
Westwood One has picked the winners of the fifth annual Westwood One Sports Sound Awards, designed to "celebrate creative excellence and highlight the power of sonic branding." Here are the winners.
The NRHOF Nominating Committee is accepting suggestions for 2018 nominees from Wednesday, February 7 through Friday, March 30. Visit www.radiohof.org and click on the NOMINATE tab to submit picks for consideration.
Our Future African American Leaders in Radio list includes radio employees from every aspect of the business. It includes experienced pros and young talent who all have one thing in common: they are making a lot of noise in the radio industry with their passion and determination to be the best. Make your nomination 
iHeartMedia veteran Thea Mitchem has signed a new long-term deal to continue in her role at iHeartMedia's National Programming Group as EVP/programming for the Northeast division. She'll also continue as PD of WWPR (Power 105.1)/New York.
Bontemps Media's 977 “The Cajun” (KAPB-FM/Marksville, LA) has recruited radio veteran Niles Laborde as morning air personality. Laborde brings over 40 years experience to the Cajun's ‘90s-based Classic Country format.
Radio Ink is once again on the hunt for the best radio facilities in America. We will feature radio's best newly built studios in our March 19 issue. It's a great way to recognize the hard work your engineering team, and others, put in to construct radio's state-of-the-art workplaces. If you've built new studios send all the details to 
Monday night in Nashville, Radio Ink Magazine honored the 2018 Best Country Program Directors in America at an Amazon.com-sponsored event at the Country Radio Seminar. Cox Media Group PD Johnny Chiang was named the Best PD in America and Curtis Media's Trip Savery accepted on behalf of the late Lisa McKay (who was #4 this year). McKay passed away a few weeks ago after a short battle with cancer. 2018 was the 20th year Radio Ink has been honoring the Best Country Program Directors in America. Check out the entire 2018 list 
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 classic is from 1978. It's our friend Fred LeFebvre at WKKI-FM in Celina, Oh. Fred now hosts mornings for iHeart's WSPD-AM in Toledo and can be reached at 
In 2018 RadioInk.com will be publishing weekly 
