That Bad Sales Hire Probably Costs More Than You Think
AE churn is one of any radio sales manager's most persistent pain points, and according to new research, most operators are underestimating what it actually costs them. SalesFuel's latest study puts the national average cost of a bad sales hire at six figures.
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SCOTUS Rules FCC Penalties Require Jury to Collect
The US Supreme Court issued a landmark curtailing of FCC power today, ruling 8-1 that the Commission’s forfeiture process does not violate the Seventh Amendment, but in doing so, the Court made clear that FCC fines are far less binding than regulators have long implied.
Radio’s Top Women On-Air Share How to Build Your Team
As the old saying goes, nobody makes it alone. Behind every exceptional air talent is a structure holding them up. Radio Ink asked Radio’s Most Influential Women On-Air what their support systems look like and what advice they’d give about building one.
Hot Spots Heat Up NYC at the 35th Radio Mercury Awards
Radio peacocked its creative chops at the 35th annual Radio Mercury Awards on Wednesday night as iHeartMedia, Audacy, Milwaukee Media Group, and Zimmer Communications were all awarded alongside one of the great modern jingle earworms.
Audio Answers Three Big Challenges for Small Business
With the economy remaining unstable, small businesses have to spend more carefully than ever, and new analysis from Audacy CMO Jenny Nelson suggests audio is where those dollars work hardest, addressing three separate advertiser challenges.
Who Are You Connecting? A Tale of Two Transformations
(Seth Resler) Two media companies recently announced transformations. Both are using the language of connection. But they're talking about two very different kinds of connection. This week, Hubbard Broadcasting unveiled a new brand identity: "Media That Connects."
Applications Open for MIW’s Women in Programming Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for its eighth annual Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, a year-long program connecting one rising female programming professional with personalized mentorship and career guidance.
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Christian Radio Honored With CMB Awards at Momentum 2026
Christian Music Broadcasters handed out its annual Station of the Year and special honors at Momentum 2026 in Orlando. Hope Media Group's 89.3 KSBJ in Houston led the major market category, with three other market tiers being awarded for excellence.
Cumulus, UAB Athletics Blaze Ahead with Partnership Extension
JOX Radio and UAB Athletics are staying together. Learfield's Blazer Sports Properties, UAB Athletics, and Cumulus Media have agreed to a three-year football and basketball flagship extension, keeping the partnership in place through the 2028-29 academic year.
Davis Broadcasting Turns 40 With ’40 Days of Service’
In the spirit that first brought Greg Davis to radio ownership, Davis Broadcasting is marking its ruby anniversary by giving back. The company starts a yearlong community initiative across its Columbus and Atlanta markets to mark 40 years of minority-owned broadcasting.
Nicole Humphrey Joins Louisville Public Media as Dev VP
As of June 8, Louisville Public Media has a new lead fundraiser. Nicole Humphrey joins LPM as Vice President of Development. Humphrey comes from The Nature Conservancy, where she spent five years as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky.
John Kincade to Depart The Fanatic’s Morning Show This Summer
Sports radio host John Kincade will leave Beasley Media Group’s 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) on July 31, ending his run on the Kincade & Salciunas Morning Show. Co-host Andrew Salciunas will continue hosting the weekday morning slot solo from 6a to 10a.
Washington State Broadcasters Association Finds Its New CEO
Washington State's broadcasting industry has a new advocate in chief. Jim Rose, former GM of Seattle's KING-TV and San Francisco's KRON-TV, has been named President and CEO of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters, succeeding Keith Shipman.
Radio Summer School Is In Session With Keith Cunningham
Keith Cunningham, previously recognized as one of Radio Ink’s Best PDs, has launched Summer School, a 10-course, live online curriculum designed to toughen up teams ahead of fall ratings.
iHeartRadio Comes to LG Smart TVs Via LG Radio+
LG Electronics is bringing iHeartMedia's full catalog to its free, ad-supported audio streaming service. Through the deal, more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only stations, and iHeartMedia's podcast library will be available inside the LG Radio+ app.
Public Radio’s Podcast Powerhouses Team on Sponsorship Sales
NPR and its sponsorship subsidiary, National Public Media, are opening a new podcast revenue channel with PRX that lets public radio stations tap into national-level sponsorship sales without abandoning their existing publishing infrastructure.
