Americans' confidence in Washington has dropped to record lows, but trust closer to home has barely moved. Gallup's latest Governance poll finds more trust in local government than in any other government institution, which puts local media, and local radio, in a powerful position. [read more]
A commissioner asked for a louder defense of local stations, and broadcasting's top trade group has answered. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said the association will keep working with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez and all policymakers on broadcasters' First Amendment protections. [read more]
One of the executives behind Townsquare Media's shift toward digital revenue is stepping away. Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn is set to depart the "digital-first local media company" after 25 years that began in radio sales in Grand Rapids. [read more]
Spirit 105.3 (KCMS), KCIS 630, and Praise 106.5 (KWPZ) have a new leader in Ty McFarland. The Radio Ink Christian Radio Champion succeeds Rob White as General Manager for CRISTA Ministries' Seattle-area stations as White becomes VP of Sales. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) One of my favorite Michael Martin lines was when a station missed Halloween. And when I say “missed,” I mean it in the sense that there was no imaging, no contesting, no prizing, no tweaking of the web graphic, no morning show topics. [read more]
(William Pollack) I've always loved radio. It's played a big role in my life and has always sparked my imagination. I think anyone, no matter their income, can afford a simple, traditional radio. You don't need fancy online services with endless content; a basic radio is enough. There's a comforting quality about that little speaker, always ready to keep you company with music, news, and interviews. [read more]
Aaron Wilborn, who has served as President of Dick Broadcasting since 2018, takes over as Market President for SummitMedia Omaha. The cluster includes Channel 94.1 (KQCH), Star 104.5 (KSRZ), Z92 (KEZO), and Classic Rock 105.9 (KKCD). [read more]
Melissa Rios is trading the studio for the sidewalk two mornings every week. Her new show on Reyna 103.1 (KDLD) in Los Angeles brings a mix of chisme, headlines, and real conversation for Latinas out to the neighborhoods where its listeners live. [read more]
Canada's national broadcast association is the latest to join a global coalition that now counts more than 40 members representing over 10,000 stations, fighting for radio's place in the dashboard as car screens grow more digital and turn toward subscription media. [read more]
Persistence, mentors, and learning by doing run through two new conversations on Chachi Loves Everybody. Former CBS Radio President and CEO Dan Mason and Salem Media CEO Dave Santrella both trace their paths from early radio dreams to the C-Suite. [read more]
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Christian radio is well represented in the NRB's 2027 honors, from a station of the year to two stations marking 100-year milestones. The association announced its Special Service and Media Award recipients, to be honored at a February gala near the nation's capital. [read more]
One of Eastlan Ratings' newest support hires started in radio as a part-time janitor at a Modesto, California, station. Tommy Ehrman and Jay Kelly, a former major-market programmer, now help train and support clients as the company grows into more markets in 2027. [read more]
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Americans' confidence in Washington has dropped to record lows, but trust closer to home has barely moved. Gallup's latest Governance poll finds more trust in local government than in any other government institution, which puts local media, and local radio, in a powerful position.
A commissioner asked for a louder defense of local stations, and broadcasting's top trade group has answered. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said the association will keep working with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez and all policymakers on broadcasters' First Amendment protections.
One of the executives behind Townsquare Media's shift toward digital revenue is stepping away. Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn is set to depart the "digital-first local media company" after 25 years that began in radio sales in Grand Rapids.
Spirit 105.3 (KCMS), KCIS 630, and Praise 106.5 (KWPZ) have a new leader in Ty McFarland. The Radio Ink Christian Radio Champion succeeds Rob White as General Manager for CRISTA Ministries' Seattle-area stations as White becomes VP of Sales.
(Paige Nienaber) One of my favorite Michael Martin lines was when a station missed Halloween. And when I say “missed,” I mean it in the sense that there was no imaging, no contesting, no prizing, no tweaking of the web graphic, no morning show topics.
(William Pollack) I've always loved radio. It's played a big role in my life and has always sparked my imagination. I think anyone, no matter their income, can afford a simple, traditional radio. You don't need fancy online services with endless content; a basic radio is enough. There's a comforting quality about that little speaker, always ready to keep you company with music, news, and interviews.
Aaron Wilborn, who has served as President of Dick Broadcasting since 2018, takes over as Market President for SummitMedia Omaha. The cluster includes Channel 94.1 (KQCH), Star 104.5 (KSRZ), Z92 (KEZO), and Classic Rock 105.9 (KKCD).
Melissa Rios is trading the studio for the sidewalk two mornings every week. Her new show on Reyna 103.1 (KDLD) in Los Angeles brings a mix of chisme, headlines, and real conversation for Latinas out to the neighborhoods where its listeners live.
Canada's national broadcast association is the latest to join a global coalition that now counts more than 40 members representing over 10,000 stations, fighting for radio's place in the dashboard as car screens grow more digital and turn toward subscription media.
Persistence, mentors, and learning by doing run through two new conversations on Chachi Loves Everybody. Former CBS Radio President and CEO Dan Mason and Salem Media CEO Dave Santrella both trace their paths from early radio dreams to the C-Suite.
Christian radio is well represented in the NRB's 2027 honors, from a station of the year to two stations marking 100-year milestones. The association announced its Special Service and Media Award recipients, to be honored at a February gala near the nation's capital.
One of Eastlan Ratings' newest support hires started in radio as a part-time janitor at a Modesto, California, station. Tommy Ehrman and Jay Kelly, a former major-market programmer, now help train and support clients as the company grows into more markets in 2027.
