Digital isn't radio's side hustle anymore. Digital ad revenue has grown from $600 million in 2016 to a $2.3 billion engine in 2025, and it now represents 24.4% of the average station's total revenue nationwide, according to RAB's latest Digital Benchmarking Report. [read more]
Broadcasters hoping to launch a new FM station have deadlines to work with. The FCC has finalized bidding procedures for the sale of 132 FM construction permits nationwide, confirming a September application window for a previously announced February start. [read more]
Five months after its State of Audio report about sports fandom, Audacy is back with more evidence for investing in radio with category-specific web traffic data and two new advertiser case studies, timed to a football season about to bring fresh ad dollars. [read more]
With the midterms approaching, campaigns chasing voters through audio have one clear option. AM/FM captures 63% of the ad-supported audio time registered voters spend in a typical day, nearly three times its nearest competitor, and the lead holds across party lines. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) You are standing in front of a client, walking confidently through your presentation, when they stop you. “There’s a mistake on this slide.” Your heart drops. For one painful second, everything feels louder. What you do next matters. [read more]
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Many advertising clients started businesses because of a personal crisis. Some did it because of a discovery, breakthrough, or surprising benefit. Capturing these personal stories can be a powerful way to create effective commercials. [read more]
The entire airstaff at Anaheim Broadcasting's KCAL 96.7 has been let go as the Inland Empire classic rock station moves to a no-jock format. Hosts confirmed the cuts on social media Friday, as ownership framed the change as "fewer interruptions and more music." [read more]
Thirty years after joining Beasley Media Group, Tee Gentry is handing off his full-time role in Augusta. Gentry stepped down as Operations Manager and Kicks 99 (WKXC) Program Director on July 31, though he'll remain with Beasley as a consultant during the transition. [read more]
Three years ago, Dawson Eiserloh stepped into a morning producer role at Delta Media Corporation’s ESPN Lafayette/Lake Charles (KLWB). Now, Delta is raising the New Orleans native to KLWB's Program Director, leading the ESPN station across its pair of frequencies. [read more]
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Utah Public Radio has named Frank Mueller its new Station Manager, following Kerry Bringhurst and Tom Williams. Mueller joins UPR from his most recent public radio role as Director of Programming and Broadcast Operations at Penn State's WPSU. [read more]
Karen Feagins started at WJCT Public Media as a Morning Edition host back in 2005. Now she's returning as its President and CEO. The Jacksonville organization named Feagins to the role effective August 31, following a national search for a permanent successor. [read more]
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Digital isn't radio's side hustle anymore. Digital ad revenue has grown from $600 million in 2016 to a $2.3 billion engine in 2025, and it now represents 24.4% of the average station's total revenue nationwide, according to RAB's latest Digital Benchmarking Report.
Broadcasters hoping to launch a new FM station have deadlines to work with. The FCC has finalized bidding procedures for the sale of 132 FM construction permits nationwide, confirming a September application window for a previously announced February start.
Five months after its State of Audio report about sports fandom, Audacy is back with more evidence for investing in radio with category-specific web traffic data and two new advertiser case studies, timed to a football season about to bring fresh ad dollars.
With the midterms approaching, campaigns chasing voters through audio have one clear option. AM/FM captures 63% of the ad-supported audio time registered voters spend in a typical day, nearly three times its nearest competitor, and the lead holds across party lines.
(Loyd Ford) You are standing in front of a client, walking confidently through your presentation, when they stop you. “There’s a mistake on this slide.” Your heart drops. For one painful second, everything feels louder. What you do next matters.
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Many advertising clients started businesses because of a personal crisis. Some did it because of a discovery, breakthrough, or surprising benefit. Capturing these personal stories can be a powerful way to create effective commercials.
The entire airstaff at Anaheim Broadcasting's KCAL 96.7 has been let go as the Inland Empire classic rock station moves to a no-jock format. Hosts confirmed the cuts on social media Friday, as ownership framed the change as "fewer interruptions and more music."
Thirty years after joining Beasley Media Group, Tee Gentry is handing off his full-time role in Augusta. Gentry stepped down as Operations Manager and Kicks 99 (WKXC) Program Director on July 31, though he'll remain with Beasley as a consultant during the transition.
Three years ago, Dawson Eiserloh stepped into a morning producer role at Delta Media Corporation’s ESPN Lafayette/Lake Charles (KLWB). Now, Delta is raising the New Orleans native to KLWB's Program Director, leading the ESPN station across its pair of frequencies.
Utah Public Radio has named Frank Mueller its new Station Manager, following Kerry Bringhurst and Tom Williams. Mueller joins UPR from his most recent public radio role as Director of Programming and Broadcast Operations at Penn State's WPSU.
Karen Feagins started at WJCT Public Media as a Morning Edition host back in 2005. Now she's returning as its President and CEO. The Jacksonville organization named Feagins to the role effective August 31, following a national search for a permanent successor.
