Even as the federal government shutdown becomes the longest in history, legislators have found common ground on protecting local radio. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained ten additional co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, pushing the total past 200. [read more]
With Washington driving the narrative for broadcasters throughout 2025, Radio Ink convened three of the nation's most prominent communications law experts to decode the regulatory turbulence and reveal what broadcasters should brace for next. [read more]
What if the next evolution of the creator economy isn’t driven by algorithms, but by authenticity? That’s the question Audacy executives explored on Wednesday, addressing human connection, advertiser trust, and the company's future of AI usage. [read more]
What emerged as a defining feature of the 2024 presidential race has now taken root in down-ballot contests, with the high-profile New York City mayoral race offering the clearest evidence that the "Podcast Election" isn't a one-time phenomenon. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) For Kristen Kurtis, music and connection have always been intertwined. After stops across the country, she made her triumphant return home to Philadelphia in 2015, where she currently serves as Morning Show Host and Assistant Music Director at WXPN. [read more]
The FCC is closing in on the biggest ownership shake-up in a generation, and the people writing the checks for radio’s future are already moving. The deals are real, the dollars are in motion, and the conversation is happening at Forecast 2026 this upcoming Wednesday. [read more]
Saga Communications' KAFE 104.1 and the Whatcom Humane Society raised more than $55,000 during the second annual Airwaves for Animals Radiothon, which also saw multiple months' worth of pet food collected for the shelter and numerous adoptions. [read more]
After more than a decade leading programming for iHeartMedia Dallas, including his tenure in a key position with The Kidd Kraddick Show, Patrick Davis is moving to Cumulus Media Atlanta to serve as Program Director for Q99.7 (WWWQ). [read more]
After nearly 35 years on Star 102.5 (KSTZ), familiar Central Iowa radio voice Jimmy Wright is switching stations at Saga Communications' Des Moines Media Group. He is moving to 93.3 KIOA as Content Director and Afternoon Host. [read more]
Ahead of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation's Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon, Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody featuring two honorees: syndicated host Rick Dees and actor Gary Sandy. [read more]
Audacy Wichita announces a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with Wichita State Athletics, through the 2026-2027 season. The agreement includes coverage of basketball and baseball games on 103.7 KEYN (KEYN) and KFH Radio. [read more]
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Baltimore Public Media’s 88.1 FM (WYPR) has started the clock on Five Minutes of Baltimore History, a new radio and podcast feature on the city's history, people, and neighborhoods hosted by Baltimore Heritage Executive Director Johns Hopkins. [read more]
As the company prepares for a leadership transition in early 2026, Spotify’s third-quarter earnings show the audio streaming giant riding subscriber momentum but facing mounting pressure to grow its advertising business in a parallel of challenges faced by radio. [read more]
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Even as the federal government shutdown becomes the longest in history, legislators have found common ground on protecting local radio. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained ten additional co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, pushing the total past 200.
With Washington driving the narrative for broadcasters throughout 2025, Radio Ink convened three of the nation's most prominent communications law experts to decode the regulatory turbulence and reveal what broadcasters should brace for next.
What if the next evolution of the creator economy isn’t driven by algorithms, but by authenticity? That’s the question Audacy executives explored on Wednesday, addressing human connection, advertiser trust, and the company's future of AI usage.
What emerged as a defining feature of the 2024 presidential race has now taken root in down-ballot contests, with the high-profile New York City mayoral race offering the clearest evidence that the "Podcast Election" isn't a one-time phenomenon.
(Charese Frugé) For Kristen Kurtis, music and connection have always been intertwined. After stops across the country, she made her triumphant return home to Philadelphia in 2015, where she currently serves as Morning Show Host and Assistant Music Director at WXPN.
The FCC is closing in on the biggest ownership shake-up in a generation, and the people writing the checks for radio’s future are already moving. The deals are real, the dollars are in motion, and the conversation is happening at Forecast 2026 this upcoming Wednesday.
Saga Communications' KAFE 104.1 and the Whatcom Humane Society raised more than $55,000 during the second annual Airwaves for Animals Radiothon, which also saw multiple months' worth of pet food collected for the shelter and numerous adoptions.
After more than a decade leading programming for iHeartMedia Dallas, including his tenure in a key position with The Kidd Kraddick Show, Patrick Davis is moving to Cumulus Media Atlanta to serve as Program Director for Q99.7 (WWWQ).
After nearly 35 years on Star 102.5 (KSTZ), familiar Central Iowa radio voice Jimmy Wright is switching stations at Saga Communications' Des Moines Media Group. He is moving to 93.3 KIOA as Content Director and Afternoon Host.
Ahead of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation's Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon, Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody featuring two honorees: syndicated host Rick Dees and actor Gary Sandy.
Audacy Wichita announces a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with Wichita State Athletics, through the 2026-2027 season. The agreement includes coverage of basketball and baseball games on 103.7 KEYN (KEYN) and KFH Radio.
Baltimore Public Media’s 88.1 FM (WYPR) has started the clock on Five Minutes of Baltimore History, a new radio and podcast feature on the city's history, people, and neighborhoods hosted by Baltimore Heritage Executive Director Johns Hopkins.
As the company prepares for a leadership transition in early 2026, Spotify’s third-quarter earnings show the audio streaming giant riding subscriber momentum but facing mounting pressure to grow its advertising business in a parallel of challenges faced by radio.
