Good news for radio sales leaders: nearly eight in ten sellers say they trust their manager, and that trust is leading to increasing retention, per a new study. Younger sellers, however, are signaling a different set of expectations that extends beyond commission alone. [read more]
Today is the deadline to comment on the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Review of radio ownership caps, and with a flood of opinions inbound in the next few hours, one New York and Florida operator has already submitted his call for relaxing current restrictions. [read more]
iHeartMedia and Netflix are joining forces for an exclusive video podcasting partnership that will bring more than 15 of iHeart’s biggest shows to the streaming giant in early 2026, including Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club and syndicated Country talent Bobby Bones. [read more]
Urban One has completed its debt restructuring plan, first announced in November. The Black-focused broadcaster secured near-unanimous participation from investors and extended nearly half a billion dollars in obligations by three years. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) Radio is not entirely outstanding at looking down the line and preparing for large opportunities. For instance, the 2026 Winter Olympics happen in February in Italy. I’d have my radar up for... [read more]
(Josh Brown) In radio sales, optimism is valuable, but it’s not a strategy. If your approach to hitting sales goals is simply expecting tomorrow to be better, you’re setting yourself up for frustration. Success in this business comes from intentionality and discipline. [read more]
iHeartMedia Houston has raised more than $1,006,719 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its annual St. Jude Week, which combined the St. Jude Houston Golf Classic and two days of radiothons across its station cluster. [read more]
Beasley Media Group stations across the East Coast turned December into a season of giving, raising more than $385,000 and collecting thousands of toys through radiothons, concerts, and toy drives benefiting St. Jude and local community charities. [read more]
After a public falling out with Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis during his New York City mayoral run, former WABC host Curtis Sliwa is temporarily returning to New York City radio with iHeartMedia at 710 WOR as guest host for The Mark Simone Show. [read more]
After years of self-syndication, Murphy, Sam & Jodi are joining Premiere Networks' national lineup beginning January 1. The weekday and Saturday show airs from Premiere owner iHeartMedia's Baton Rouge, LA, station 96.1 The River (KRVE). [read more]
Though the rumor mill all but fizzled out, Howard Stern has ended months of speculation about his future at SiriusXM, announcing during his final show of the year that he has signed a new three-year deal to continue exclusively with the satellite broadcaster. [read more]
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Cumulus Media has announced a multi-year agreement with Ramon Foster at 104.5 The Zone | Zone TV (WGFX). Foster will continue as the morning co-host of Ramon & Will, airing weekdays across broadcast and digital platforms. [read more]
Saga Communications has repurchased $2.1 million of its own common stock, a move CFO Sam Bush says reinforces the broadcaster’s confidence in its long-term strategy as it balances shareholder returns with continued investment in digital transformation. [read more]
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Good news for radio sales leaders: nearly eight in ten sellers say they trust their manager, and that trust is leading to increasing retention, per a new study. Younger sellers, however, are signaling a different set of expectations that extends beyond commission alone.
Today is the deadline to comment on the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Review of radio ownership caps, and with a flood of opinions inbound in the next few hours, one New York and Florida operator has already submitted his call for relaxing current restrictions.
iHeartMedia and Netflix are joining forces for an exclusive video podcasting partnership that will bring more than 15 of iHeart’s biggest shows to the streaming giant in early 2026, including Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club and syndicated Country talent Bobby Bones.
Urban One has completed its debt restructuring plan, first announced in November. The Black-focused broadcaster secured near-unanimous participation from investors and extended nearly half a billion dollars in obligations by three years.
(Paige Nienaber) Radio is not entirely outstanding at looking down the line and preparing for large opportunities. For instance, the 2026 Winter Olympics happen in February in Italy. I’d have my radar up for... 
(Josh Brown) In radio sales, optimism is valuable, but it’s not a strategy. If your approach to hitting sales goals is simply expecting tomorrow to be better, you’re setting yourself up for frustration. Success in this business comes from intentionality and discipline.
iHeartMedia Houston has raised more than $1,006,719 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its annual St. Jude Week, which combined the St. Jude Houston Golf Classic and two days of radiothons across its station cluster.
Beasley Media Group stations across the East Coast turned December into a season of giving, raising more than $385,000 and collecting thousands of toys through radiothons, concerts, and toy drives benefiting St. Jude and local community charities.
After a public falling out with Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis during his New York City mayoral run, former WABC host Curtis Sliwa is temporarily returning to New York City radio with iHeartMedia at 710 WOR as guest host for The Mark Simone Show.
After years of self-syndication, Murphy, Sam & Jodi are joining Premiere Networks' national lineup beginning January 1. The weekday and Saturday show airs from Premiere owner iHeartMedia's Baton Rouge, LA, station 96.1 The River (KRVE).
Though the rumor mill all but fizzled out, Howard Stern has ended months of speculation about his future at SiriusXM, announcing during his final show of the year that he has signed a new three-year deal to continue exclusively with the satellite broadcaster.
Cumulus Media has announced a multi-year agreement with Ramon Foster at 104.5 The Zone | Zone TV (WGFX). Foster will continue as the morning co-host of Ramon & Will, airing weekdays across broadcast and digital platforms.
Saga Communications has repurchased $2.1 million of its own common stock, a move CFO Sam Bush says reinforces the broadcaster’s confidence in its long-term strategy as it balances shareholder returns with continued investment in digital transformation.
