JANUARY 6 Space: Dec. 18 Art: Dec. 20Digital-Only IssueRadio Ink’s first ever digital-only issue will feature a cover interview with Steve Dahl, who has successfully transitioned to a digital-only broadcaster with a subscription-based daily podcast. We’ll also interview other podcasters and digital experts. The issue will include extra pages of pictures, Blasts From the Past, and audio and video interviews. As the first issue of the new budget cycle, it’s also a great place to reach managers with a reminder of how your product or service can help them spend wisely. And, since this is a digital-only edition of Radio Ink, advertisers can make the issue special by providing our readers with links, audio, or video content.

JANUARY 20 Space: Jan. 3 Art: Jan. 619th Executive of the Year Who had the most dramatic and positive impact on the industry in 2012? We highlight that individual this issue’s interview. Our Executive of the Year also gives us an outlook for 2014. Special Report: Radio’s Best Studios and FacilitiesOur annual pictorial layout of some of the coolest-looking and most innovative radio-station studio designs of 2013. We detail the time spent on the build-out, the cost, and the vendors used. It’s an ideal environment to promote studio furniture and equipment. Rebuilding or refurbishing your facility this year? Here’s your full checklist and how much you’ll need to spend.

FEBRUARY 17 Space: Jan. 31 Art: Feb. 3CRS + Best Country PDsThis issue focuses on everything Country, the most popular music format on radio. We update the power and continued growth of the Country format, and talk with PDs and consultants about how strong the format is and why it connects with the consumer. And the includes our annual list of the Top Country Radio Program Directors. This list is the “Who’s Who” of Country radio — and the place to see and be seen if you’re offering a product to anyone in Country. This list outlines the best of the best of programmers in all market sizes. It’s a coveted issue kept year round by many, making it an even more prime place for advertisers.Bonus Distribution: Country Radio Seminar

MARCH 10 Space: Feb. 21 Art: Feb. 24Hispanic and Sports Focus This “double-header” issue coincides with Radio Ink’s two San Diego conferences: our Hispanic Radio Conference and our second annual Sports Radio Conference, both being held at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego March 10 and 11, 2014. Our popular Hispanic Format Focus examines how radio is addressing the U.S. Hispanic population explosion. How are these formats selling, how do they compete with other formats, who’s the best at executing this programming, and what role does digital play with the loyal Hispanic listener? What are advertisers saying, and which companies are leading the way? Interviews include GMs, SMs, PDs, and consultants. Sports Talk Radio continues to be one of the most popular formats in radio. We’ll review who’s succeeding in the format, what stations are doing locally to connect with listeners, and present our annual check-in with large-, medium-, and small-market PDs on what it takes to run these radio stations.

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SALES MANAGERS’ SUCCESS SECRETS

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MARCH 24 Space: Mar. 7 Art: Mar. 10Radio’s African American LeadersIn this issue we highlight, promote, and interview radio’s current and upcoming African-American leaders. These radio stars are on the air, they are on the streets selling, they are in the GM’s office, and they are running markets. Who are these leaders? And what insights can they offer on achieving success in our industry?

APRIL 7 Space: Mar. 21 Art: Mar. 24NAB Las VegasWhat are vendors presenting to radio that will help them innovate? What equipment will help them save money? We’ll also look at new digital technology for radio. Advertisers providing new media and digital services need to be part of these pages, which will be read and referenced by managers as they walk the NAB exhibit floor. Special Report: Brokers and analysts give us an update on the mergers and acquisitions market.Special Report: Where is HD Radio? How many phones now have an FM chip? How many radio stations are using TagStation?Bonus Distribution: NAB Show

APRIL 21 Space: Apr. 4 Art: Apr. 7The News/Talk Issue and Syndicators Guide With Michael Savage back in the afternoon drive mix, Hannity no longer heard on Cumulus stations,Rush into his 26th year, and another big election year in full swing, how important will Talk radio bein 2014? As consumers tire of politics as usual in Washington, have listeners tired of talk as usualon radio? Who are the rising talk stars, and are there any new and winnings angle for the format? Is the migration of Talk radio to FM still taking place, or has Sports become the new FM Talk? Plus, withevery year that passes by and the technology falling ever further behind the times, what is the future ofthe AM dial? Nearly six months after the commission said changes were coming, has the FCC done anything to fix AM radio?Special Report: Syndication Guide — everything stations need to know about syndicated programs,programs, shows, and additional Web content, including details on all the shows and programsbeing offered.Cover Story: Cumulus Co-COO Jon Pinch

MAY 12 Space: Apr. 25 Art: Apr. 28Most Successful Program Directors in Radio This programming-heavy issue reviews the most successful, most influential, and most in-demand PDs who are making radio sound great. What does it take to be a great program director in a PPM world? How and why are these programmers successful? What needs to be done to pay your dues and make it to the top? Who do these great PDs admire and want to work for? Because of high programmer/management/marketing readership, this is an excellent place to make stations aware of format and program options.Cover Story: Sean Hannity

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MAY 26 Space: May 9 Art: May 12THE CONVERGENCE ISSUEQuarter after quarter, the Radio Advertising Bureau touts the explosive growth of digital advertising at radio stations all across the country. Digital growth is in the double digits, while over-the-air revenue remains flat. Where is that revenue coming from? Who’s placing the buys? How can radio managers get a leg up on other media also going after digital dollars? Is there any money yet in social media? We have interviewed digital specialists at radio stations all over the country to pick their brains on how to bring in the digital revenue.Special Report: Where Is Digital Revenue Coming From?

JUNE 9 Space: May 23 Art: May 26Most Influential Women in RadioThe industry’s most influential women come together in this superstar issue. This has become Radio Ink’s second-most anticipated issue of the year. A “Who’s Who” of women in leadership, it has been the basis of mentoring groups for industry women and is an important place for radio suppliers and companies to show support and enhance brand loyalty among this distinguished group.

JULY 28 Space: Jul. 11 Art: Jul. 14The 40 Most Powerful People in RadioThe most-read issue of Radio Ink. It’s also the most retained and most widely distributed issue of any publication in the industry. In this issue you hear about, and hear from, the people moving this industry forward. Will Clear Channel’s Bob Pittman still be number one? How far can Cumulus’ Lew Dickey climb? Is Steven Price still making big gains? Who will crack the list for the first time, and how many will fall off? The annual “Top 40” list profiles the most powerful executives who wield control and influence over the industry. When released, it’s sure to remain on desks and coffee tables across the industry for months to come.

AUGUST 25 Space: Aug. 8 Art: Aug. 11Independent Warriors & Best Studios & FacilitiesThe secrets to success from small-market broadcasters all over the country. Large radio groups and public radio companies tend to get much of the press, yet the independent broadcasters are operating with different styles of management and structure. This annual issue highlights this important and growing sector. Special Report: Small-Market Radio. Our cover story features a small-market broadcaster who’s been banking success for years. How does he or she do it? What are the secrets? How can you steal them? Small-market broadcasters are coming up with new ideas every day. They use them to bring advertisers to the table and keep regular advertisers coming back to radio month after month, year after year. We’ll tap in to some of those great ideas.Also in this issue, a pictorial layout of some of the coolest-looking and most innovative radio-station studio designs this year. We detail the time spent on the build-out, the cost, and the vendors used. It’s an ideal environment to promote studio furniture and equipment. Rebuilding or refurbishing your facility this year? Here’s your full checklist and how much you’ll need to spend.

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ARE YOU A MANAGER OR A MOUSE?

SALES MANAGERS MUST GET IN THE FIELD

ROY: AD STRATEGY VS. AD WRITING

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SEPTEMBER 15 Space: Aug. 29 Art: Sep. 1NAB/RAB Radio Show + Radio Wayne PulloutWe recognize the best of the best in our annual Radio Wayne feature, which recognizes radio’s best market managers, GMs, directors of sales, sales managers, salespeople, and the annual Radio Wayne for America’s Best Broadcaster. We also take a look at the Marconi finalists and get updates from the NAB and RAB CEOs. PLUS: Who’s going to the Radio Show, why are they going, and what will they be presenting? It will be one year since FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn made a dramatic proposal to save AM radio. Has it been saved?Bonus Distribution: The Radio Show, 9/18-9/20

OCTOBER 6 Space: Sep. 19 Art: Sep. 22DASH and the Connected Car Radio Ink’s second annual DASH conference focuses on radio’s battle to maintain dominance in the automobile. It’s all about the content. Is radio still delivering fresh, live, and local content to the fickle consumer? Are auto manufacturers still happy with what radio brings to the table? Does the industry understand the importance of the smartphone in delivering what the consumer wants on the dash? How far has radio come since our first DASH conference in Detroit? What role are HD Radio and the FM chip playing on the dash to advance radio’s cause?

OCTOBER 20 Space: Oct. 3 Art: Oct. 6The Best Managers in Radio What makes these managers the best? What are their winning traits? Why are they successful? The very best managers in radio are highlighted on this list — which is watched closely by group heads for promising management talent and future corporate stars. Viewed by most managers in the industry, it’s an ideal place to reinforce awareness of products and services. Special Report: Radio’s Top Advertisers. Who spends the most money in radio, and why? This issue highlights the biggest advertisers who are spending the most in radio. Why are they with us? How do they use radio? Why do they see as radio’s strengths and weaknesses?

NOVEMBER 10 Space: Oct. 25 Art: Oct. 28ForecastWe look ahead to 2015 with interviews with analysts and financial experts. What does the advertising landscape look like for radio in the 2014? How should managers plan? Plan to spend or plan to cut? Bonus Distribution: Forecast 2015

DECEMBER 8 Space: Nov. 22 Art: Nov. 25Top 30 Local Sports Talkers With two full years in the rearview, Cumulus in full control of WestwoodOne and ESPN making so many digital innovations, who is still in the Sports network business? PLUS: Our third annual list of Top Local Sports Talkers. Sports radio listeners are the most passionate and involved listeners the industry has today. Are the veterans like Mike Francesa, Mitch Levy, and Mully and Hanley still able to motivate the masses? Or is there a younger breed of talkers riding into town?

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When She Speaks, Pittman and Hogan ListenRadha Subramanyam Clear Channel EVP/Sales and Marketing Research

FORECASTING 2014 Financial Pros

Predict Radio Revenue

Digital Dollars Are The Key

Do Advertisers Love TV More?

PLUS: Who Attended

Radio Ink’s DASH

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Who’s Winning?

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Michael Savage UnleashedYour FORMAT

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