Gartner Study: AI Set To Control Most Ad Spend By 2028
Independent measurement is becoming marketers' best defense against a platform-driven ad market, according to new research projecting AI-influenced self-serve platforms will handle more than 80% of US ad spend by 2028, a shift already reaching radio sellers.
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101 The Fox Rocks Its First Kansas City Blood Drive
Cumulus Media Kansas City's 101 The Fox (KCFX) teamed up with the Community Blood Center to hold its first blood drive on August 11. The Classic Rock station's "Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeves Blood Drive" drew 124 donors and collected 114 units of blood.
Traffic Crew Recounts 9/11 From the Air In New Radio Special
A quarter century after September 11, the NYC crew that captured the attacks live from a traffic helicopter is telling their story for radio. Any Other Tuesday: Reporting On 9/11 From The Air revisits their real-time coverage and the friendships forged that morning.
Detroit’s Screamin’ Scott Randall Scrambles Fore a Good Cause
For the 9th Annual Screamin' Scott Scramble, Beasley Media Group Detroit 94.7 WCSX personality Screamin' Scott Randall traded Morning Drive for a different kind of drive. The charity golf outing teed up on August 2 in support of The Rainbow Connection.
OUT MONDAY: Eric Weiss, Top PDs, and AI’s Future
With radio's AI battle raging, Radio Ink enters the trenches to tell the stories of those on both sides of the 2020s' defining debate. Whether you're managing a PD, negotiating a contract, or debating a digital sidekick, the August issue is a playbook for staying in control.
History, Comedy, and The Rule of 3
The Rule of 3 is one of the most powerful communication principles because it's how the human brain naturally organizes and remembers information. Whether you're writing, coaching, or entertaining, three creates a sense of completeness and rhythm.
Blast From The Past: Gil Moor
Happy Friday! This week's Radio Ink Blast From The Past features Gil Moor at WFOM in Marietta, GA, circa 1965. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
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Saga Means Business on Monetization As Digital Blend Grows
Chris Forgy has a one-line mission statement for Saga Communications right now: execute and monetize what's already built. The President and CEO used the phrase twice on the broadcaster's Q2 earnings call, framing a quarter of asset sales and digital growth.
Radio Ink Unveils 2026 Radio Wayne Award Finalists
Representing independent groups to the industry's largest players, the 2026 Radio Wayne Awards finalists have been revealed, honoring the streetfighters, digital sellers, managers, and support staff driving radio's revenue forward, ahead of NAB Show New York.
The Modern Curator: The Evolution of Radio’s Best PDs
The job title hasn't changed, but almost everything else has. As AI, streaming, and social audio multiply the number of places a listener can go, here's how the Best Program Directors in America see the role evolving and remaining important.
Joe Gagnon, Detroit Radio’s ‘Appliance Doctor,’ Dies
Joe Gagnon, the Detroit radio personality known as "The Appliance Doctor," has died. Gagnon spent more than 25 years on air at Cumulus Media's WJR-AM, building a broadcasting career around consumer advocacy and home-appliance expertise.
Texas Radio Hall of Fame Debuts Class Of 2026
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has selected the organization's newest induction class of twenty, including its inaugural Small Markets/Big Voices honorees, ahead of this November's ceremony at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore.
Nick Rivers Comes Back To Charlotte Radio as Beasley APD
Beasley Media Group Charlotte has tapped Nick Rivers as Assistant Program Director for Country 103.7 (WSOC) and K104.7 (WKQC), adding afternoon drive duties on the former as he returns to the market where his career started nearly 20 years ago.
SiriusXM Rings In New Era With WWE Radio
Ahead of SummerSlam, SiriusXM and WWE are launching WWE Radio on channel 156, the new official audio home of WWE. Starting July 27, the channel will feature daily programming from key talent and live play-by-play of WWE’s Premium Live Events.
World’s Largest EV Maker Adopts DTS AutoStage
The world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer is getting hybrid radio and video entertainment built in. Chinese automaker BYD is adopting Xperi's DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform, becoming the fourteenth major automaker to sign on.
TM Studios, Mix 96.5 Reunite For New Jingle Pack
TM Studios and Mix 96.5 Brand Manager JR Ammons are working together again, this time on a new jingle package for Audacy's Houston Hot AC station. The package, called "Mix Hot AC 2," is already on air on KHMX and is now available for syndication.
