Nielsen’s latest Audio Today report makes a pointed case that AM/FM radio is still delivering strong advertiser results, even as marketers continue to underrate it, setting up a wider question about how long perception can keep outrunning the data. [read more]
Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is bringing two of the industry's most energetic and authentic personalities to the stage as co-emcees for the only event dedicated exclusively to Spanish-language radio broadcasters and their marketing and tech partners. [read more]
Radio's "digital-first" leader finished 2025 meeting its own guidance, but Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson spent most of the Q4 earnings call on Monday morning making the case that the headline numbers of a $9.8 million net loss for the year are telling the wrong story. [read more]
A Quick Service Restaurant chain was on the verge of cutting radio. Then, a Media Mix Model revealed its social media ads were costing more than the meals they were selling, while radio enjoyed more than three times ROI. Guess what came back? [read more]
(Mike McVay) There is an approach that Country music artists and their managers have that other artists appear to eschew. The format markets itself without great expense because of the ubiquitous exposure of its artists. Country's stars are everywhere. [read more]
(John Shomby) It’s that time again. The annual Country Radio Seminar is happening this week in Nashville. Close to a thousand radio, label, digital, and music business folks will converge on the Omni Hotel for three days of artist performances, industry panels, and networking. [read more]
Trailing the reveal of its bilingual, female-forward offering, MediaCo's Sigma Audio Network has followed with InterWave, which the broadcaster says will "connect advertisers with multicultural audiences across premium digital audio environments at scale." [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has introduced its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors, with new leadership in place as the organization looks ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards. The 2026 Gracie winners will be announced on Monday, March 23. [read more]
Armando Diaz has joined MediaCo as Vice President of Operations and Efficiency, tasked with tightening operational discipline and simplifying internal processes across the company's multicultural TV, audio, digital, and streaming businesses. [read more]
Connoisseur Media has flipped WARQ in Columbia, South Carolina from Live 93.5 to 93.5 The Bubble. The broadcaster says the new station, whose name is a nod to Columbia's "Soda City" nickname, is built around a "feel good" vibe rather than a format. [read more]
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What does the latest in neuroscience hold for the future of broadcasting? That will be the topic of discussion for Stanford University Adjunct Professor and former Dolby Laboratories Chief Scientist Poppy Crum, during the 2026 NAB BEIT Conference [read more]
Grand Rapids, MI's Wright Media Group is expanding with a new "street-level alliance" for the radio consulting firm's services, spanning talent coaching, weekly music data and planning, station imaging and custom production, and listener focus groups. [read more]
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Nielsen’s latest Audio Today report makes a pointed case that AM/FM radio is still delivering strong advertiser results, even as marketers continue to underrate it, setting up a wider question about how long perception can keep outrunning the data.
Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 is bringing two of the industry's most energetic and authentic personalities to the stage as co-emcees for the only event dedicated exclusively to Spanish-language radio broadcasters and their marketing and tech partners.
Radio's "digital-first" leader finished 2025 meeting its own guidance, but Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson spent most of the Q4 earnings call on Monday morning making the case that the headline numbers of a $9.8 million net loss for the year are telling the wrong story.
A Quick Service Restaurant chain was on the verge of cutting radio. Then, a Media Mix Model revealed its social media ads were costing more than the meals they were selling, while radio enjoyed more than three times ROI. Guess what came back?
(Mike McVay) There is an approach that Country music artists and their managers have that other artists appear to eschew. The format markets itself without great expense because of the ubiquitous exposure of its artists. Country's stars are everywhere.
(John Shomby) It’s that time again. The annual Country Radio Seminar is happening this week in Nashville. Close to a thousand radio, label, digital, and music business folks will converge on the Omni Hotel for three days of artist performances, industry panels, and networking.
Trailing the reveal of its bilingual, female-forward offering, MediaCo's Sigma Audio Network has followed with InterWave, which the broadcaster says will "connect advertisers with multicultural audiences across premium digital audio environments at scale."
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has introduced its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors, with new leadership in place as the organization looks ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards. The 2026 Gracie winners will be announced on Monday, March 23.
Armando Diaz has joined MediaCo as Vice President of Operations and Efficiency, tasked with tightening operational discipline and simplifying internal processes across the company's multicultural TV, audio, digital, and streaming businesses.
Connoisseur Media has flipped WARQ in Columbia, South Carolina from Live 93.5 to 93.5 The Bubble. The broadcaster says the new station, whose name is a nod to Columbia's "Soda City" nickname, is built around a "feel good" vibe rather than a format.
What does the latest in neuroscience hold for the future of broadcasting? That will be the topic of discussion for Stanford University Adjunct Professor and former Dolby Laboratories Chief Scientist Poppy Crum, during the 2026 NAB BEIT Conference
Grand Rapids, MI's Wright Media Group is expanding with a new "street-level alliance" for the radio consulting firm's services, spanning talent coaching, weekly music data and planning, station imaging and custom production, and listener focus groups.
