Local News Radio ‘Critical’ In Crises Like Baltimore Bridge Collapse
When Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning, radio was there in the first hours to serve its community. Radio Ink talks with Craig Swagler, General Manager of Baltimore's NPR affiliate WYPR, about local news radio's importance in a crisis.
Infinite Dial: Podcast and Streaming Audio Trends Surge in 2024
The latest insights from Edison Research's 2024 Infinite Dial report, presented by Megan Lazovick at Podcast Movement Evolutions, illustrate a significant shift in American audio consumption habits, highlighting an uptick in podcast listening and streaming audio.
Minor League’s Rainiers Back On Seattle Radio On The AM Dial
Tacoma Rainiers games are making a comeback to radio for the first time since 2019. Hubbard Broadcasting's KIXI-AM will host play-by-play for the season. The Adult Standards station will simulcast game coverage on KRWM-HD2.
D.C. United Returns To The Radio With iHeart Sports DC
iHeartMedia Washington, DC has renewed its radio and streaming partnership with D.C. United, through the end of the 2024 season. Matches will be broadcast live on 1190 iHeart Sports DC (WTSD-AM) and WWDC-HD2 locally, as well as globally via the iHeartRadio App.
AWMF Reveals Radio’s 2024 Gracie Award Winners
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has unveiled the winners of the 49th Gracie Awards, spotlighting media contributions that significantly impact women's perspectives. Women in national and local radio are being honored for their powerful contributions.
Kansas House Of Representatives Votes In Favor Of AM Radio
The Kansas House of Representatives has joined AM radio's backers by approving House Concurrent Resolution 5026 on March 27. This resolution endorses the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, signaling Kansas's support for maintaining AM radio in vehicles.
In-Car Satellite Time Spent Listening Jumps, While AM/FM Holds
With over-the-air radio remaining the favored audio source in the automobile, Edison Research's Share of Ear shows that satellite radio is making a surge in one particular area. The new data comes as SiriusXM makes an aggressive push for new subscribers.
Pinpointing (And Selling) Radio’s Greatest Strengths
Radio may have television firmly beat in ratings now, but TV still rakes in the vast majority of ad spend. So what is radio’s biggest advantage over other media and how should we be marketing it to attract more audience?
Women to Watch: JSimmone, WSTU
(By Charese Fruge’) JSimmone is a Media Specialist and On-Air Personality, majoring in Mass Media Arts with a concentration in Radio, TV, and Film. The Boston native works at WSTU, the only student-run radio station in Atlanta University Center.
The Friend Zone
(By Chris Stonick) In a romcom, being in the friend zone is a bad thing. In sales, being in the friend zone is the best. Great salespeople form an exceptional rapport with their clients: strong and unbreakable.
Matt Pinfield Joins LA’s ‘SoCal Sound’ For Afternoon Drive
Revered rock radio host and television personality Matt Pinfield is joining Los Angeles' The SoCal Sound 88.5 as the new afternoon drive host, taking over from Andy Chanley who moved to Audacy's WXRT in Chicago.
Central California Radio Legend Joey Mitchell Dead At 77
Sacramento has lost a local radio legend with the death of Joey Mitchell at the age of 77. Mitchell spent 51 years on-air in California's Central Valley at stations like 1140 KRAK Country, Cool Oldies 101.1, and 101.5 KHITS. He retired in March 2021.
Binnie Media Names New COO and Programming EVP
New Hampshire-based Binnie Media, under the leadership of President and CEO Massimo Rosati, has announced two significant promotions within its team. First, Faith Francis has been elevated from Executive Vice President of Sales to Chief Operating Officer.
SiriusXM Solidifies MLB Broadcast Team Ahead Of Opening Day
As Major League Baseball Opening Day arrives, SiriusXM has set its coverage plans for the 2024 MLB season. The satellite broadcaster's MLB Network Radio is returning with the addition of two former MLB stars to the channel's broadcast team.
iHeart Says Bienvenidos To Hispanic Podcast Network Partnership
iHeartMedia has forged a partnership with Latino media outlet Mundo Hispano Digital. This collaboration sees the Oyénos audio network, directed by Dafnne Wejebe, joining forces with iHeartPodcasts on distribution for Hispanic-focused podcast content.
‘Ask Veri’ Adds AI Helper To Veritone’s Digital Media Hub
Media tech provider Veritone has unveiled its newest conversational artificial intelligence chatbot designed for the company's Digital Media Hub. "Ask Veri" is designed to offer a sophisticated yet user-friendly approach to navigating digital media data.