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Can Radio Dodge Detroit's Latest Threat? + Making Cents: BIA Boosts AM/FM Outlook For 2026 + Another Radio Chapter 11 Imminent
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Radio Wrap For Sunday 04/12/26

John MorganFor 35 years, personal injury attorney John Morgan has relied on radio to help build the largest personal injury law firm in the United States. Now the Morgan & Morgan founder is helping the Florida Association of Broadcasters tell radio's success story. [read more]

Matt McAlearThe CEO of a major American automaker publicly suggested cutting all radio from entry-level vehicles at the New York International Auto Show this past week, raising fresh alarms for broadcasters still waiting on Congress to act on saving the AM band, let alone FM. [read more]



Grace Whaley(Grace Whaley) There is a revealing question making the rounds after comments from an automotive company CEO at a recent auto show: “Do you even need radio in your car?” Obviously, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Because in an emergency, simple wins. [read more]



Car RadioAs automakers continue to test the waters of complete radio removal from their vehicles, Edison Research's first public look at its Q1 2026 Share of Ear data shows AM/FM still commands 55% of in-car audio time among US listeners 13 and older. [read more]
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churchChristian radio's challenge isn't distribution. It's retention. That was NRB Vice President of Public Policy Nic Anderson's central argument during a joint webinar with Pew Research Center Director of Data Labs Aaron Smith, which had lessons for all of radio throughout. [read more]



SBS LogoSpanish Broadcasting System announced it intends to voluntarily file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after reaching a Restructuring Support Agreement with a majority of debtholders. [read more]

RevenueRight when it may need it the most, radio's combined revenue outlook for 2026 just got a lift. BIA Advisory Services has bumped its US local advertising forecast to $184.5 billion, now projecting that over-the-air and digital radio will together clear $12.4 billion. [read more]



Lisa Fields(Lisa Fields) Change is one of those things nobody asks for, but it has a funny way of leading to something better. Even if it takes a minute to feel that way. Any kind of transition around layoffs is never easy, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of uncertainty and frustration. [read more]
 
 
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