(By Jon Quick) One of the great powers of radio is still its ability to be more locally focused than any other medium. Many would also agree that the more radio becomes just another music box with nondescript announcers and the lack of any differentiation, the more radio’s relevance will fade. Others might say that’s already happening.[read more]
Borrell and Associates has just released its annual Local Advertiser Survey in which over 3,500 small businesses were surveyed about their advertising plans. The results showed that advertisers still use newspaper, digital is their number one choice, and events are huge.[read more]
Tami Honesty is the Vice President and General Manager for Radio One in Dallas. She's also been chosen as one of Radio Ink's Best Managers in 2017 and is featured in the current issue of Radio Ink Magazine. This 25-year veteran -- 17 as a manager -- has worked in programming, sales and marketing, and management. She's incredibly driven and creates a collaborative environment where employees are engaged, happy, and focused on success.[read more]
Another massive document has been filed with the SEC on the road to getting the merger deal closed between Entercom and CBS. This one outlines a special shareholder meeting to approve the deal, however there is no date set for the meeting. There is some interesting information in the document (around page 110) that details the back-and-forth negotiations between Entercom and CBS that date all the way back June of 2016.[read more]
Forecast 2018's opening panel of industry experts offer their prognostications on what's in store for the country and media in the near- and long-term future, as well as what categories, platforms, and initiatives are most likely to generate the most revenue growth and expansion.[read more]
It's a much smaller company now that Power 106 in Los Angeles is no longer part of the Emmis stable. The company reported revenue of $41.8 million for June, July, and August. On a same-station basis that's an increase of 2% over 2016. [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? Make your nomination HERE. YOUR DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 20.[read more]
(By Georgia Beasley) We all know what is on everyone’s plate right now… BUDGETS. So I want to take this small window of opportunity that comes around once each year to discuss a topic you may not have considered: Allocating or shifting dollars in the budget to pay Millennials MORE MONEY.[read more]
DoSomething.org and Chevrolet have joined forces with beauty and fashion expert Amanda Steele for a game of "Ride & Seek." This latest campaign from DoSomething.org engages young people around the importance of seat belt usage, without losing their interest.[read more]
The 2017 American Music Awards will broadcast live from LA’s Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 19, 2017, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Westwood One and Cumulus Media are the official national radio partners for the Awards [read more]
It's a new multi-year deal between the Marconi winner and Reach Media. Smiley, who's heard on more than 65 stations, said, "You know we keep it real every morning. So, get ready everybody, I’m going to continue keeping it live with the rest of my crew. Thanks to Reach Media, Radio One, and to all my listeners and followers for letting me be a part of your morning routine.”[read more]
Former NFL cornerback Eric Davis is expanding his role on ESPNLA 710AM to include a position with Marcellus Wiley and Kelvin Washington starting Thursday, Oct. 12. The newly renamed Afternoons with Marcellus, Kelvin and Eric will air weekdays from 3-7 p.m. PT. [read more]
Rocker Nikki Sixx announced on Thursday that he plans to end his three syndicated programs with Premiere at the end of this year. Sixx' flagship program Sixx Sense launched in 2010 and had 130 affiliates. His final broadcast will be December 31.[read more]
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was in Nashville over the weekend, and WRVW asked him to design and sign a t-shirt, which they are now auctioning off, with 100% of the proceeds going to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.[read more]
The multi-year deal will see AudioHQ become the exclusive re-seller – in the United States – of the streaming service’s audio advertising inventory. TuneIn serves more than 75 million active monthly users.[read more]
It's no secret President Trump is not a fan of a lot of the major news organizations and the way they cover him. Following the President's tweet asking when it's appropriate to challenge NBC's broadcast license because he believes they broadcast fake news, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel decided her opinion needed to be heard. Here's what she had to say...[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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(By Jon Quick) One of the great powers of radio is still its ability to be more locally focused than any other medium. Many would also agree that the more radio becomes just another music box with nondescript announcers and the lack of any differentiation, the more radio’s relevance will fade. Others might say that’s already happening.
Borrell and Associates has just released its annual Local Advertiser Survey in which over 3,500 small businesses were surveyed about their advertising plans. The results showed that advertisers still use newspaper, digital is their number one choice, and events are huge.
Tami Honesty is the Vice President and General Manager for Radio One in Dallas. She's also been chosen as one of Radio Ink's Best Managers in 2017 and is featured in the current issue of Radio Ink Magazine. This 25-year veteran -- 17 as a manager -- has worked in programming, sales and marketing, and management. She's incredibly driven and creates a collaborative environment where employees are engaged, happy, and focused on success.
Another massive document has been filed with the SEC on the road to getting the merger deal closed between Entercom and CBS. This one outlines a special shareholder meeting to approve the deal, however there is no date set for the meeting. There is some interesting information in the document (around page 110) that details the back-and-forth negotiations between Entercom and CBS that date all the way back June of 2016.
Forecast 2018's opening panel of industry experts offer their prognostications on what's in store for the country and media in the near- and long-term future, as well as what categories, platforms, and initiatives are most likely to generate the most revenue growth and expansion.
It's a much smaller company now that Power 106 in Los Angeles is no longer part of the Emmis stable. The company reported revenue of $41.8 million for June, July, and August. On a same-station basis that's an increase of 2% over 2016. 
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? Make your nomination 
(By Georgia Beasley) We all know what is on everyone’s plate right now… BUDGETS. So I want to take this small window of opportunity that comes around once each year to discuss a topic you may not have considered: Allocating or shifting dollars in the budget to pay Millennials MORE MONEY.
DoSomething.org and Chevrolet have joined forces with beauty and fashion expert Amanda Steele for a game of "Ride & Seek." This latest campaign from DoSomething.org engages young people around the importance of seat belt usage, without losing their interest.
The 2017 American Music Awards will broadcast live from LA’s Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 19, 2017, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET on ABC. Westwood One and Cumulus Media are the official national radio partners for the Awards 
It's a new multi-year deal between the Marconi winner and Reach Media. Smiley, who's heard on more than 65 stations, said, "You know we keep it real every morning. So, get ready everybody, I’m going to continue keeping it live with the rest of my crew. Thanks to Reach Media, Radio One, and to all my listeners and followers for letting me be a part of your morning routine.”
Former NFL cornerback Eric Davis is expanding his role on ESPNLA 710AM to include a position with Marcellus Wiley and Kelvin Washington starting Thursday, Oct. 12. The newly renamed Afternoons with Marcellus, Kelvin and Eric will air weekdays from 3-7 p.m. PT. 
Rocker Nikki Sixx announced on Thursday that he plans to end his three syndicated programs with Premiere at the end of this year. Sixx' flagship program Sixx Sense launched in 2010 and had 130 affiliates. His final broadcast will be December 31.
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was in Nashville over the weekend, and WRVW asked him to design and sign a t-shirt, which they are now auctioning off, with 100% of the proceeds going to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
The multi-year deal will see AudioHQ become the exclusive re-seller – in the United States – of the streaming service’s audio advertising inventory. TuneIn serves more than 75 million active monthly users.
It's no secret President Trump is not a fan of a lot of the major news organizations and the way they cover him. Following the President's tweet asking when it's appropriate to challenge NBC's broadcast license because he believes they broadcast fake news, FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel decided her opinion needed to be heard. Here's what she had to say...
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 
