He Thought Radio Didn’t Work. Boy Was He Wrong.David Ballinger is the founder of a 2-year-old company called AnalyticOwl, which helps advertisers evaluate just how much traffic is being delivered to an advertiser’s website when that advertiser runs an over-the-air radio campaign. Yesterday we reported that CBS Radio was rolling out a new product called Airtime Analytics which is powered by AnalyticOwl. What you probably didn't know was that Ballinger was a radio non-believer. He actually set out to prove radio didn't work. What he discovered surprised him so much he joined the team. Here's our exclusive interview...[read more]
Political Complaint Going to FCCThis complaint involves radio station WJER-AM in Dover-New Philadelphia, OH. where a former County Commissioner wants to know why a station employee took it upon himself to air free commercials for a candidate for office he supported. Belle Everett filed the complaint with the FCC alleging improper handling of the matter by WJER. Here are the details.[read more]
How Artificial Intelligence Can Supercharge ROI For Your AdvertisersRyan Steelberg, President of Veritone, and one of the world’s foremost experts in online advertising, will co-host the first in a series of free Radio Ink and RBR-TVBR webinars starting May 23 at 1 p.m. ET. Ryan will reveal new tool sets that enable broadcasters and advertisers to increase ROI and campaign measurement. (REGISTER HERE).[read more]
TOMORROW IS YOUR DEADLINESince 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has reflected the significant progress made in the growth and opportunities of and by women in the industry. Hard earned? Absolutely. Enough? In many areas, still no. But what is impressive is that a list of 10 eighteen years ago topped 100 in 2016. DEADLINE TO NOMINATE IS FRIDAY.[read more]
The Axe Fell At ESPN WednesdayThe expected 100 layoffs at ESPN began Wednesday as TV and radio hosts were notified of their dismissal. Ed Werder, Danny Kanell, Jayson Stark, and Trent Dilfer took to Twitter to post the news. Kanell tweeted, "Poured my heart and soul into ESPN for last 8 years. Moved my wife and 3 kids to CT to go 'all in' 5 years ago. Bummed it ended in 3 minutes." Here's what company President John Skipper had to say...[read more]
Chargers Sign Multi-Year Radio DealsThe NFL’s Chargers have made the trek up the Pacific Coast Highway, moving from San Diego to Los Angeles for the 2017 season – and that means new radio alliances. The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed in principle to multi-year radio agreements that will make iHeartMedia Los Angeles and KFWB 980 AM the team’s official flagship radio partners. [read more]
Host Thought Man Was In His Car Before AssaultThis dates back to our April 12 story when we reported iHeart Hartford morning man Joseph Aguiar was accused of assaulting a man at a gas station. According to The Hartford Courant, the 105.9 The River host told police when he left the gas station he thought the man was in his 2006 Honda Accord. Turns out the victim was sitting in his own 2008 Toyota Avalon.[read more]
Building & Communicating Organizational Culture(By Heidi Raphael) Today, as multimedia broadcasters, we often compete with other tech companies for great content producers and storytellers. How do we create a workplace environment that not only attracts top talent but also retains the top talent we already have in place? Here are some thoughts as you begin to develop your workplace culture...[read more]
Why You Need Long-Term Local Direct Business(By Paul Weyland) Provided that you are on the same page as your client demographically and provided the client’s business isn’t seasonal (Christmas trees), you should be asking for long-term (annual) business in every case. Here are four reasons why.[read more]
Smulyan Receives Yet Another TrophyAt the Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast, Wednesday, in Las Vegas, Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan accepted the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The award is given to a broadcaster whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. [read more]
Patrick, Five Others Honored For Career ContributionsLarry Patrick was the recipient of a Broadcasters Foundation's Ward L. Quall Leadership Award in recognition of his career contributions to the industry and community. Patrick and his wife Susan support two Native American orphanages and schools in South Dakota, among other support for youth and the needy. They have helped build schools in Kenya and the only orphanage in Swaziland for children of AIDS patients.[read more]
Delilah Headed To The HallNo surprise here. Radio icon Delilah was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the Radio Luncheon at the NAB Show this week in Las Vegas. This is the third prestigious honor in the past year for the most-listened-to woman on radio, who celebrated the 30-year anniversary of her nighttime radio program last year.[read more]
Green Joins DGital MediaJay Green has joined the company as Senior VP of Digital Strategy and Analytics. He'll lead analytics and audience development for the company. CEO Spencer Brown said, “The addition of Jay Green, one of the thought leaders in the podcast industry, is a further reflection of our commitment to leadership in on-demand audio."[read more]
Novosad Gets A Long-Term Deal With CumulusBobby Novosad has a new deal as Brand Manager and morning show host at KSMB-FM in Lafayette, LA. Novosad joined KSMB in 1984. Market Manager Scott Chiasson said he's excited to be able to keep Novosad for years to come. [read more]
Bobby Blaze Getting HOT In BeantownRhythmic AC WBQT (HOT 96.9 FM) has landed the Blaze Man for afternoons. He joins the station Thursday, April 27, and will be heard weekdays 3-7 p.m. Born in Springfield, in Western Massachusetts, Blaze has been on the air in Boston for over 14 years.[read more]
DUST OFF YOUR CLASSIC PHOTOSThanks 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
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David Ballinger is the founder of a 2-year-old company called AnalyticOwl, which helps advertisers evaluate just how much traffic is being delivered to an advertiser’s website when that advertiser runs an over-the-air radio campaign. Yesterday we reported that CBS Radio was rolling out a new product called Airtime Analytics which is powered by AnalyticOwl. What you probably didn't know was that Ballinger was a radio non-believer. He actually set out to prove radio didn't work. What he discovered surprised him so much he joined the team. Here's our exclusive interview...
This complaint involves radio station WJER-AM in Dover-New Philadelphia, OH. where a former County Commissioner wants to know why a station employee took it upon himself to air free commercials for a candidate for office he supported. Belle Everett filed the complaint with the FCC alleging improper handling of the matter by WJER. Here are the details.
Ryan Steelberg, President of Veritone, and one of the world’s foremost experts in online advertising, will co-host the first in a series of free Radio Ink and RBR-TVBR webinars starting May 23 at 1 p.m. ET. Ryan will reveal new tool sets that enable broadcasters and advertisers to increase ROI and campaign measurement. 
Since 1999, Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio list has reflected the significant progress made in the growth and opportunities of and by women in the industry. Hard earned? Absolutely. Enough? In many areas, still no. But what is impressive is that a list of 10 eighteen years ago topped 100 in 2016. DEADLINE TO NOMINATE IS FRIDAY.
The expected 100 layoffs at ESPN began Wednesday as TV and radio hosts were notified of their dismissal. Ed Werder, Danny Kanell, Jayson Stark, and Trent Dilfer 
The NFL’s Chargers have made the trek up the Pacific Coast Highway, moving from San Diego to Los Angeles for the 2017 season – and that means new radio alliances. The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed in principle to multi-year radio agreements that will make iHeartMedia Los Angeles and KFWB 980 AM the team’s official flagship radio partners. 
This dates back to our April 12 story when we reported iHeart Hartford morning man Joseph Aguiar was accused of assaulting a man at a gas station. According to The Hartford Courant, the 105.9 The River host told police when he left the gas station he thought the man was in his 2006 Honda Accord. Turns out the victim was sitting in his own 2008 Toyota Avalon.
(By Heidi Raphael) Today, as multimedia broadcasters, we often compete with other tech companies for great content producers and storytellers. How do we create a workplace environment that not only attracts top talent but also retains the top talent we already have in place? Here are some thoughts as you begin to develop your workplace culture...
(By Paul Weyland) Provided that you are on the same page as your client demographically and provided the client’s business isn’t seasonal (Christmas trees), you should be asking for long-term (annual) business in every case. Here are four reasons why.
At the Broadcasters Foundation Breakfast, Wednesday, in Las Vegas, Emmis CEO Jeff Smulyan accepted the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The award is given to a broadcaster whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship. 
Larry Patrick was the recipient of a Broadcasters Foundation's Ward L. Quall Leadership Award in recognition of his career contributions to the industry and community. Patrick and his wife Susan support two Native American orphanages and schools in South Dakota, among other support for youth and the needy. They have helped build schools in Kenya and the only orphanage in Swaziland for children of AIDS patients.
No surprise here. Radio icon Delilah was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame during the Radio Luncheon at the NAB Show this week in Las Vegas. This is the third prestigious honor in the past year for the most-listened-to woman on radio, who celebrated the 30-year anniversary of her nighttime radio program last year.
Jay Green has joined the company as Senior VP of Digital Strategy and Analytics. He'll lead analytics and audience development for the company. CEO Spencer Brown said, “The addition of Jay Green, one of the thought leaders in the podcast industry, is a further reflection of our commitment to leadership in on-demand audio."
Bobby Novosad has a new deal as Brand Manager and morning show host at KSMB-FM in Lafayette, LA. Novosad joined KSMB in 1984. Market Manager Scott Chiasson said he's excited to be able to keep Novosad for years to come. 
Rhythmic AC WBQT (HOT 96.9 FM) has landed the Blaze Man for afternoons. He joins the station Thursday, April 27, and will be heard weekdays 3-7 p.m. Born in Springfield, in Western Massachusetts, Blaze has been on the air in Boston for over 14 years.
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
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 
