NPR is pointing to “a veritable arsenal of smoking guns,” as it escalates its legal battle against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in a new 49-page filing that suggests CPB leadership kowtowed to the White House Office of Management and Budget. [read more]
Radio sellers are long familiar with reach and repetition, but that latter quality should go beyond scheduling to make your ads work. A new analysis finds that ads mentioning the brand "early and often" aren’t just heard, they’re driving results that rival digital and TV. [read more]
For healthcare marketers searching for connection and credibility, the answer may be on the dial. A new Katz Analytics study finds AM/FM radio lifting awareness, familiarity, and trust for an online healthcare brand across eight major US markets. [read more]
Bustos Media has completed its $1.5 million acquisition of KXXO 96.1 in Olympia, WA, officially rebranding the Seattle-serving signal as X96.1 FM, a new Latin Pop bilingual format. The purchase from David Rauh's 3 Cities Inc. is closed following FCC approval. [read more]
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After a half-decade driving sales success in Seattle, Jim Richmond is heading south to lead Bonneville International’s Sacramento market. The company has tapped the seasoned sales executive as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for the four-station cluster. [read more]
As the radio dashboard evolves, so does Quu. The company has elevated Joe Marshall to Vice President of Technical Success, tasking him with leading the next phase of Visual Radio innovation across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. [read more]
Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres will join as a new co-host of iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated Enrique Santos Morning Show. Torres joins the program alongside Santos, DJ Xtreme, Harold Valenzuela, Julio El Producer, and Gaby Jordan. [read more]
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Former Taste of Country Editor-in-Chief Amanda Hensel has joined SonicTrek.ai as Content Coordinator and Director of Social Media for MyCountry.fm. Hensel will oversee localized content strategy for the AI-driven audio syndicator's Country format platform. [read more]
John Buoymaster has been elected Chairperson of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning a three-year term on November 1. The longtime Trustee and philanthropic advisor succeeds John McGinn, who served two consecutive terms leading the Foundation. [read more]
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NPR is pointing to “a veritable arsenal of smoking guns,” as it escalates its legal battle against the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in a new 49-page filing that suggests CPB leadership kowtowed to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Radio sellers are long familiar with reach and repetition, but that latter quality should go beyond scheduling to make your ads work. A new analysis finds that ads mentioning the brand "early and often" aren’t just heard, they’re driving results that rival digital and TV.
For healthcare marketers searching for connection and credibility, the answer may be on the dial. A new Katz Analytics study finds AM/FM radio lifting awareness, familiarity, and trust for an online healthcare brand across eight major US markets.
Bustos Media has completed its $1.5 million acquisition of KXXO 96.1 in Olympia, WA, officially rebranding the Seattle-serving signal as X96.1 FM, a new Latin Pop bilingual format. The purchase from David Rauh's 3 Cities Inc. is closed following FCC approval.
(Mike McVay) The lights are out. I find myself staring at the ceiling. So many things that enter my mind, as I think of the challenges that face us as an industry. Those thoughts are not rooted in panic, but rather concern for inaction.
(John Shomby) If you’ve been in radio long enough, you’ve seen this movie before. The plot hasn’t changed much; just the tools. Once upon a time, the obsession was with ratings. Then it was web traffic. Now it’s followers. Same addiction. Different drug.
The early bird vanishes at midnight on Halloween! Don’t let procrastination haunt your budget: register now for Forecast 2026 and save hundreds while joining radio and TV’s top leaders for one powerful day of insight, access, and industry-defining conversation.
After a half-decade driving sales success in Seattle, Jim Richmond is heading south to lead Bonneville International’s Sacramento market. The company has tapped the seasoned sales executive as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for the four-station cluster.
As the radio dashboard evolves, so does Quu. The company has elevated Joe Marshall to Vice President of Technical Success, tasking him with leading the next phase of Visual Radio innovation across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres will join as a new co-host of iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated Enrique Santos Morning Show. Torres joins the program alongside Santos, DJ Xtreme, Harold Valenzuela, Julio El Producer, and Gaby Jordan.
Former Taste of Country Editor-in-Chief Amanda Hensel has joined SonicTrek.ai as Content Coordinator and Director of Social Media for MyCountry.fm. Hensel will oversee localized content strategy for the AI-driven audio syndicator's Country format platform.
John Buoymaster has been elected Chairperson of the NPR Foundation Board of Trustees, beginning a three-year term on November 1. The longtime Trustee and philanthropic advisor succeeds John McGinn, who served two consecutive terms leading the Foundation.
