More than half of advertisers say the biggest barrier to spending more on digital audio isn’t cost or creative, it’s proving the return. The reason why reveals more about the state of modern ad measurement than it does about audio’s actual performance. [read more]
Audacy is continuing its initiative to bring its biggest AM sports stations to the FM band, with Buffalo's WGR Sports Radio getting simulcast signals on 104.7 FM in Buffalo and 107.7 FM in Rochester, expanding full coverage to the latter market for the first time. [read more]
The Broadcast Education Association has announced the 2026 Best of Festival Award winners, selected from a pool of 2,250 entries representing more than 300 colleges and universities. Recipients will be honored in Las Vegas as part of BEA’s annual convention. [read more]
The Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee has opened the submission window for its 2026 induction class, inviting industry professionals and listeners to submit suggestions as the selection process begins ahead of this year’s industry-wide vote. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) I’m an unrepentant lover of Bill Murray movies, and in What About Bob? he offered this wisdom: “There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) In the past few months of economic question marks, I've been sharing the valuable lessons I've learned from recruiting in a recession. Another big one? To get past my own beliefs of what actually happens in a recession. Here’s what I thought: [read more]
Classical California has unified its statewide brand, bringing KUSC in Los Angeles, KDFC in San Francisco, and nine additional stations under the Classical California name across broadcast platforms, as well as websites, social channels, and streaming offerings. [read more]
As agricultural-focused broadcasters prepare for another year of fast-moving agricultural policy debates in Congress and the US Department of Agriculture, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting has opened registration for its 2026 Washington Watch event. [read more]
Hope Media Group has promoted Rob Anthony to Assistant Program Director for Worship 24/7 as the Christian radio network prepares to complete its operational integration. HMG announced its acquisition of Worship 24/7 in June after initially partnering in 2023. [read more]
Shawn Tempesta is out at Las Vegas’ 96.3 KKLZ, just months after being moved to the station’s morning lineup. Tempesta joined KKLZ in November following Beasley Media Group’s decision to split Aimee + Shawn, the duo he co-hosted on 102.7 KVGS. [read more]
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Westwood One Sports has a new sound. The 24/7 National Sports Network has partnered with TM Studios on a new sonic identity under its recently consolidated brand, anchored by a four-note signature designed to unify syndicated talk and play-by-play programming. [read more]
As YouTube continues its run as the leading podcast platform, Apple Podcasts will introduce advanced video podcast capabilities this spring, expanding beyond audio into HLS-powered streaming that allows creators to distribute, monetize, and dynamically insert video ads. [read more]
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More than half of advertisers say the biggest barrier to spending more on digital audio isn’t cost or creative, it’s proving the return. The reason why reveals more about the state of modern ad measurement than it does about audio’s actual performance.
Audacy is continuing its initiative to bring its biggest AM sports stations to the FM band, with Buffalo's WGR Sports Radio getting simulcast signals on 104.7 FM in Buffalo and 107.7 FM in Rochester, expanding full coverage to the latter market for the first time. 
The Broadcast Education Association has announced the 2026 Best of Festival Award winners, selected from a pool of 2,250 entries representing more than 300 colleges and universities. Recipients will be honored in Las Vegas as part of BEA’s annual convention.
The Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee has opened the submission window for its 2026 induction class, inviting industry professionals and listeners to submit suggestions as the selection process begins ahead of this year’s industry-wide vote.
(Paige Nienaber) I’m an unrepentant lover of Bill Murray movies, and in What About Bob? he offered this wisdom: “There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't.
(Chris Stonick) In the past few months of economic question marks, I've been sharing the valuable lessons I've learned from recruiting in a recession. Another big one? To get past my own beliefs of what actually happens in a recession. Here’s what I thought:
Classical California has unified its statewide brand, bringing KUSC in Los Angeles, KDFC in San Francisco, and nine additional stations under the Classical California name across broadcast platforms, as well as websites, social channels, and streaming offerings.
As agricultural-focused broadcasters prepare for another year of fast-moving agricultural policy debates in Congress and the US Department of Agriculture, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting has opened registration for its 2026 Washington Watch event.
Hope Media Group has promoted Rob Anthony to Assistant Program Director for Worship 24/7 as the Christian radio network prepares to complete its operational integration. HMG announced its acquisition of Worship 24/7 in June after initially partnering in 2023.
Shawn Tempesta is out at Las Vegas’ 96.3 KKLZ, just months after being moved to the station’s morning lineup. Tempesta joined KKLZ in November following Beasley Media Group’s decision to split Aimee + Shawn, the duo he co-hosted on 102.7 KVGS.
Westwood One Sports has a new sound. The 24/7 National Sports Network has partnered with TM Studios on a new sonic identity under its recently consolidated brand, anchored by a four-note signature designed to unify syndicated talk and play-by-play programming.
As YouTube continues its run as the leading podcast platform, Apple Podcasts will introduce advanced video podcast capabilities this spring, expanding beyond audio into HLS-powered streaming that allows creators to distribute, monetize, and dynamically insert video ads.
