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Christian Radio’s New Era,‌ As Told By Its Champions + Big Machine,‌ PRN,‌ Beasley,‌ and Radio Ink to Rev Up CRS + Mix 106.‌5 Delivers for Johns Hopkins Kids
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Christian Radio’s Next Chapter: Digital Signals and Fresh Sounds, Beasley, Big Machine, PRN, and Radio Ink Go Full Throttle for CRS
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Radio Headlines For Thursday 03/05/26

RAB One VoiceAfter sharing details from Nielsen's three-minute shift and the industry's ongoing digital revenue renaissance, the RAB united some of radio's most respected leaders to deliver a clear message: radio stations, across owners and markets, are still strongest together. [read more]

Smartphone listeningChristian radio, often defined by those outside the fold as predictable, is being reshaped by streaming trends, social discovery, and fast-growing subgenres. Sound familiar? Radio Ink’s inaugural Christian Radio Champions reveal how they’re rolling with the changes. [read more]



CRS Acoustic SocialBeasley Media Group, Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, the Performance Racing Network, and Radio Ink will bring together Country music and motorsports at the Full Throttle Acoustic Social, set for the first day of CRS 2026. [read more]



Mix 106.5 RadiothonAudacy Baltimore’s Mix 106.5 (WWMX) raised more than $1.4 million during its 37th annual radiothon supporting Johns Hopkins Children's Center over two days in February, bringing the station’s cumulative total to over $32 million since the fundraiser began in 1989. [read more]

Janee Bolden(Charese Frugé) If you’ve followed Black media at any point over the last decade and a half, you’ve likely felt Janeé Bolden’s impact, even if you didn’t see her name. The journalist, editor, and cultural commentator has spent her career at the intersection of pop culture and purpose. [read more]



Hispanic Radio Conference 2026Planning to join us in Phoenix? Now’s the time to make it official. The lowest hotel rate for Radio Ink's 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference at the Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort is available only through April 4. Secure your room and your early bird registration today. [read more]

SiriusXM New LogoSirius XM has set final pricing terms for its cash tender offer to repurchase its outstanding 3.125% Senior Notes due 2026 as the satellite broadcaster works to shift a major repayment obligation six years into the future through a billion-dollar swap. [read more]



Kathleen CharapataKroenke Sports & Entertainment has promoted Kathleen Charapata to Executive Vice President, Distribution and Deputy General Counsel for KSE Media Ventures, including the Denver-based broadcaster’s radio, TV, and multimedia operations. [read more]

Rosanne Tipton Robbie EisenKey Networks and United Stations Radio Networks' joint venture, Key-United, has expanded its national sales organization with two new hires. Rosanne Tipton is now VP of Sales and Brand Partnerships, and Robbie Eisen joins as Director of Strategic Research and Planning. [read more]



Curtis Sliwa and Larry MendteFollowing a temporary holiday stint on the station in December, Curtis Sliwa is making his official, full-time return to New York City talk radio on iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR with the launch of Curtis Sliwa and Larry Mendte in the Morning starting Monday, March 9. [read more]
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Media broker Todd Fowler's standalone FM in the Monroe, La., market has found a buyer to keep it alive. However, the FCC needs to grant a waiver of local ownership rules to make it happen. Get the full story in the latest RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. Stay fully informed by signing up for this no-cost newsletter HERE!

CRS 2026CRS's standout artist-to-artist keynote series, The Conversation, is returning for its third year, offering attendees a candid, unscripted exchange between breakout Country star Ella Langley and format icon Jo Dee Messina on March 19 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. [read more]



Greg BeharrellYEA Media Group has introduced Greg FM, a 24/7 Adult Hits format built around syndicated personality Greg Beharrell with consultant Mike McVay. Beharrell, previously limited to specific dayparts via his specific show, will now center programming around the clock. [read more]
 
 
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