“Despite the difficult environment, we continue to make progress in areas under our control,” says Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary Berner, who focused on operational
discipline and diversification in the broadcaster's Q3 2025 earnings call. [read more]
Radio sellers are long familiar with reach and repetition, but that latter quality should go beyond scheduling to make your ads work. A new analysis
finds that ads mentioning the brand "early and often" aren’t just heard, they’re driving results that rival digital and TV. [read more]
Broadcasters are heading into 2026 facing a complex set of regulatory signals from the FCC. Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to act on broadcast ownership modernization, compliance enforcement, and outdated practices - are you
reading the signals right? [read more]
Lotus Communications has promoted Dee Anne Thomas to General Manager of its Tucson cluster, succeeding Debbie Wagner, who will retire at the end of the year after a 42-year career. Thomas brings more than four
decades of experience in advertising and media. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) In radio sales, success isn’t about chasing every client; it’s about sharpening your process so every step creates more meaningful results. Here’s how to tighten the most important parts of your sales activity and process for faster,
stronger success. [read more]
(Steve Allan) You probably saw in Radio Ink that Tesla recently announced a new version of its Model 3. It will be the lowest-priced Tesla vehicle available. It lists for $38,630. I guess “cheap” is a matter of perception. But get this. The “cheapest” model does not have an AM/FM radio. [read more]
Audacy Dallas' La Grande 107.5 (KMVK) announced it has raised
$15,000 for Los Primos Dallas through its second Chiquilin Swing For The Future Golf Tournament on October 27. [read more]
With the support of the Broadcast Education Association, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced a new Preservation Grant Initiative to support the preservation, digitization, and public accessibility of America’s broadcast history. [read more]
Connoisseur Media has appointed Todd Violette as Operations Manager for its eight-station Palm Springs cluster, succeeding Dax Davis, who was recently promoted to Director of Sales for
Connoisseur Media San Antonio. Violette will also program 98.5 The Bull (KDES). [read more]
iHeartMedia has promoted Grace Blazer to Senior Vice
President of Programming for its Miami market. Blazer, who has been with the company since 2013, succeeds Pedro Gonzalez, who continues to oversee iHeartLatino and consult on Miami’s music strategy. [read more]
Suburban Chicago listeners are hearing some well-known voices this morning as Star 105.5 (WZSR) and Star 96.7 (WSSR) debut new lineups. Connoisseur Media Chicago is bringing back Joe and Tina, Eddie Volkman, and more in a renewed live and local push. [read more]
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Audacy’s Star 94.1 (WSTR) in Atlanta has added comedian and former Bert Show co-host Brian Moote as its new afternoon personality. Moote had previously been heard on Cumulus Media's Q99.7 (WWWQ) and is also known for his work on MTV’s Money from Strangers. [read more]
The Associated Press has renewed its network audio sales partnership with Skyview Networks. The two companies first
teamed up in January 2021, with Skyview representing AP’s premium short-form advertising units that air alongside national AP Radio content. [read more]
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“Despite the difficult environment, we continue to make progress in areas under our control,” says Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary Berner, who focused on operational
discipline and diversification in the broadcaster's Q3 2025 earnings call.
Radio sellers are long familiar with reach and repetition, but that latter quality should go beyond scheduling to make your ads work. A new analysis
finds that ads mentioning the brand "early and often" aren’t just heard, they’re driving results that rival digital and TV.
Broadcasters are heading into 2026 facing a complex set of regulatory signals from the FCC. Chairman Brendan Carr is preparing to act on broadcast ownership modernization, compliance enforcement, and outdated practices - are you
reading the signals right?
Lotus Communications has promoted Dee Anne Thomas to General Manager of its Tucson cluster, succeeding Debbie Wagner, who will retire at the end of the year after a 42-year career. Thomas brings more than four
decades of experience in advertising and media.
(Loyd Ford) In radio sales, success isn’t about chasing every client; it’s about sharpening your process so every step creates more meaningful results. Here’s how to tighten the most important parts of your sales activity and process for faster,
stronger success.
(Steve Allan) You probably saw in Radio Ink that Tesla recently announced a new version of its Model 3. It will be the lowest-priced Tesla vehicle available. It lists for $38,630. I guess “cheap” is a matter of perception. But get this. The “cheapest” model does not have an AM/FM radio.
Audacy Dallas' La Grande 107.5 (KMVK) announced it has raised
$15,000 for Los Primos Dallas through its second Chiquilin Swing For The Future Golf Tournament on October 27.
With the support of the Broadcast Education Association, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced a new Preservation Grant Initiative to support the preservation, digitization, and public accessibility of America’s broadcast history.
Connoisseur Media has appointed Todd Violette as Operations Manager for its eight-station Palm Springs cluster, succeeding Dax Davis, who was recently promoted to Director of Sales for
Connoisseur Media San Antonio. Violette will also program 98.5 The Bull (KDES).
iHeartMedia has promoted Grace Blazer to Senior Vice
President of Programming for its Miami market. Blazer, who has been with the company since 2013, succeeds Pedro Gonzalez, who continues to oversee iHeartLatino and consult on Miami’s music strategy.
Suburban Chicago listeners are hearing some well-known voices this morning as Star 105.5 (WZSR) and Star 96.7 (WSSR) debut new lineups. Connoisseur Media Chicago is bringing back Joe and Tina, Eddie Volkman, and more in a renewed live and local push.
Audacy’s Star 94.1 (WSTR) in Atlanta has added comedian and former Bert Show co-host Brian Moote as its new afternoon personality. Moote had previously been heard on Cumulus Media's Q99.7 (WWWQ) and is also known for his work on MTV’s Money from Strangers.
The Associated Press has renewed its network audio sales partnership with Skyview Networks. The two companies first
teamed up in January 2021, with Skyview representing AP’s premium short-form advertising units that air alongside national AP Radio content.
