At a time when trust in media remains a moving target, radio continues to earn the confidence of its audience, but new findings come with quite the twist. While the content remains the exact same, what platform AM/FM is consumed on makes a real difference. [read more]
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is reaffirming the independence of its board of directors and reinstating three members removed by the Trump administration, despite a federal judge's decision to deny immediate injunctive relief in the high-profile dispute. [read more]
A growing body of evidence is making the case that radio deserves a more central role in modern media planning, and it begins with reach. A new analysis from Nielsen shows that AM/FM radio builds monthly audience reach more efficiently than television. [read more]
Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference 2025 begins tomorrow, bringing together decision-makers, innovators, and frontline broadcasters for two days of hard conversations, fresh strategies, and forward-thinking sessions that directly address the future. [read more]
(By Mike McVay) To program a great radio station, you must have many different components working together harmoniously. These components, when executed flawlessly, lead to success. The phrase "the sum of the parts" comes to mind. [read more]
(By John Shomby) Each day, in my “palatial” upstairs office, I’ve gotten into the habit of listening to a different radio station. Invariably, the old PD in me will hear something that raises my temperature almost as it did in my day-to-day programming days. [read more]
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Media Group marked a decade of partnership with UVA Children’s Health, raising $60,752 during its annual Cares For Kids Radiothon. The two-day event brings the cluster’s total fundraising close to $600,000. [read more]
Spanish Broadcasting System is expanding its digital footprint by bringing its live radio programming to Free Ad-Supported Television platforms. LaMusica TV will be coming to Roku this summer, offering a 24/7 streaming lineup of SBS’s radio content. [read more]
Opera icon Denyce Graves-Montgomery will be honored with the 2025 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Leadership Foundation for her longstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging vocal artists. [read more]
iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks have announced a renewed long-term agreement to continue The Johnjay & Rich Show, keeping the syndicated morning program based at 104.7 KISS-FM (KZZP) in Phoenix for at least five more years. [read more]
McKibbin Media Group has implemented new programming changes at its Jackson, MI stations, K105.3 (WKHM) and 95.9 The Power Cow (WIBM-AM), including a broadcast debut for a recent local high school graduate. [read more]
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For the second time since December, a Charleston-area morning host has died. TJ Phillips, co-host of the TJ & Jessica Morning Show on Saga Communications' 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), died June 8 at the age of 66, according to the station. [read more]
Progressive is back on top in this week's Spot Ten Radio rankings from Media Monitors, climbing from No. 2 last week to reclaim the No. 1 position among national radio advertisers for the week of June 2–8 as post-holiday traffic slows. [read more]
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At a time when trust in media remains a moving target, radio continues to earn the confidence of its audience, but new findings come with quite the twist. While the content remains the exact same, what platform AM/FM is consumed on makes a real difference.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is reaffirming the independence of its board of directors and reinstating three members removed by the Trump administration, despite a federal judge's decision to deny immediate injunctive relief in the high-profile dispute.
A growing body of evidence is making the case that radio deserves a more central role in modern media planning, and it begins with reach. A new analysis from Nielsen shows that AM/FM radio builds monthly audience reach more efficiently than television.
Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference 2025 begins tomorrow, bringing together decision-makers, innovators, and frontline broadcasters for two days of hard conversations, fresh strategies, and forward-thinking sessions that directly address the future.
(By Mike McVay) To program a great radio station, you must have many different components working together harmoniously. These components, when executed flawlessly, lead to success. The phrase "the sum of the parts" comes to mind.
(By John Shomby) Each day, in my “palatial” upstairs office, I’ve gotten into the habit of listening to a different radio station. Invariably, the old PD in me will hear something that raises my temperature almost as it did in my day-to-day programming days.
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Media Group marked a decade of partnership with UVA Children’s Health, raising $60,752 during its annual Cares For Kids Radiothon. The two-day event brings the cluster’s total fundraising close to $600,000.
Spanish Broadcasting System is expanding its digital footprint by bringing its live radio programming to Free Ad-Supported Television platforms. LaMusica TV will be coming to Roku this summer, offering a 24/7 streaming lineup of SBS’s radio content.
Opera icon Denyce Graves-Montgomery will be honored with the 2025 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Leadership Foundation for her longstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging vocal artists.
iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks have announced a renewed long-term agreement to continue The Johnjay & Rich Show, keeping the syndicated morning program based at 104.7 KISS-FM (KZZP) in Phoenix for at least five more years.
McKibbin Media Group has implemented new programming changes at its Jackson, MI stations, K105.3 (WKHM) and 95.9 The Power Cow (WIBM-AM), including a broadcast debut for a recent local high school graduate.
For the second time since December, a Charleston-area morning host has died. TJ Phillips, co-host of the TJ & Jessica Morning Show on Saga Communications' 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), died June 8 at the age of 66, according to the station.
Progressive is back on top in this week's Spot Ten Radio rankings from Media Monitors, climbing from No. 2 last week to reclaim the No. 1 position among national radio advertisers for the week of June 2–8 as post-holiday traffic slows.
