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radioink.com > 04/02/2026 > public-media-bridge-fund-shifts-from-crisis-to-collaboration

Public Media Bridge Fund Shifts From Crisis to Collaboration

7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (297+ words) Six months after rushing out emergency grants to keep public radio stations on the air, the Public Media Bridge Fund is shifting its focus from triage to transformation. Its first open call invites public media organizations to apply for support…...

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radioink.com > 04/02/2026 > ex-iheart-salt-lake-city-leader-takes-same-role-at-cumulus

Ex-iHeart Salt Lake City Leader Takes Same Role at Cumulus

9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (571+ words) Cameron Coats is the Editor-in-Chief of Radio Ink, overseeing the publication's monthly magazine and daily headlines. Previously a morning show host and programmer, Cameron also served as regional creative director and was a Radio Mercury Award finalist. - Roy H. Williams " The…...

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radioink.com > 04/02/2026 > baltimores-wpoc-taps-tv-anchor-candace-dold-for-mornings

Baltimore's WPOC Taps TV Anchor Candace Dold for Mornings

9+ hour, 46+ min ago  (214+ words) Baltimore's WPOC Taps TV Anchor Candace Dold for Mornings'Radio Ink - Roy H. Williams " The Wizard of Ads Maryland native Candace Dold will join iHeartMedia Baltimore's 93.1 WPOC, co-hosting the weekday Michael J & Candace In The Morning, teaming up with 2026 Country Radio Hall…...

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radioink.com > 04/02/2026 > april-2026-issue-promo-4

Radio's Top Leaders Give Their Flowers

12+ hour ago  (214+ words) To give someone their flowers means to celebrate them while they can still receive it; to say out loud what is too often left unsaid. Radio is a competitive business. It always has been. The fight for ratings, revenue, and…...

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radioink.com > 04/02/2026 > inflation-is-making-contests-a-bigger-draw-for-radio-data-shows

Inflation Is Making Contests A Bigger Draw for Radio, Data Shows

11+ hour, 58+ min ago  (285+ words) With analysts warning that headline inflation could approach 4% in the coming months, the pressure on wallets has one upside for radio: listeners are more motivated to play contests than ever, and it now takes less money than you might think…...

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radioink.com > 04/02/2026 > women-to-watch-beasy

Women to Watch: Beasy

12+ hour, 2+ min ago  (463+ words) For Beasy, radio isn't just a career, it's a calling rooted in service, resilience, and community impact. Currently the weekday evening host on Urban One Atlanta's Majic 107.5/97.5 (WAMJ), Beasy delivers a show that blends entertainment with authenticity and heart. She…...

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radioink.com > 04/01/2026 > nyc-organizer-fernando-mateo-gets-sunday-show-on-77wabc

NYC Organizer Fernando Mateo Gets Sunday Show on 77WABC

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (252+ words) NYC Organizer Fernando Mateo Gets Sunday Show on 77WABC'radioink.com - Roy H. Williams " The Wizard of Ads Former NYC mayoral candidate Fernando Mateo is joining Red Apple Media's 77WABC with a new Sunday night show. No Excuses features the United Bodegas of…...

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radioink.com > 04/01/2026 > las-woody-to-be-honored-with-msbcs-26-kidd-kraddick-award

LA's Woody To Be Honored with MSBC’s '26 Kidd Kraddick Award

1+ day, 38+ min ago  (317+ words) LA's Woody To Be Honored with MSBC's '26 Kidd Kraddick Award'radioink.com - Roy H. Williams " The Wizard of Ads Woody, host of the syndicated The Woody Show on iHeartMedia Los Angeles" ALT 98.7 (KYSR), has been named the recipient of the 2026 Kidd Kraddick…...

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radioink.com > 04/01/2026 > event-horizon-iheart-new-york-names-festo-vp-of-experiences

Event Horizon: iHeart New York Names Festo VP of Experiences

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (270+ words) Event Horizon: iHeart New York Names Festo VP of Experiences'Radio Ink - Roy H. Williams " The Wizard of Ads Eighteen years after starting as a Promotions Assistant at 103.5 KTU (WKTU), Andrew Festo has been named Vice President of Events and Experiences for…...

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radioink.com > 04/01/2026 > former-nrg-omaha-cluster-ushers-in-new-leadership

Former NRG Omaha Cluster Ushers in New Leadership

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (264+ words) Usher Media Group is elevating three Omaha veterans as it builds out leadership at the cluster it recently acquired from NRG Media, including a new Assistant GM and a pair of Program Director promotions between Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ) and Power 106.9 (KOPW)....