In a St. Louis surprise, Audacy has agreed to sell its six stations in the market to Hoffmann Media Group. Audacy CEO Kelli Turner, in a memo to staff, wrote, "While we were not actively looking to sell these stations, HF Companies presented an opportunity...that ultimately made strong business sense." [read more]
The Supreme Court overruled 90 years of precedent in a 6-3 ruling today that transforms the constitutional footing of every independent regulatory agency, including the FCC, by handing the President authority to remove Commissioners without cause. [read more]
Despite the tech-forward reputation of their vehicles, Tesla drivers are radio listeners. Edison Research's Q1 2026 Share of Ear study finds they devote 67% of all in-car ad-supported audio time to AM/FM, outpacing podcasts, streaming platforms, and SiriusXM. [read more]
With Venezuela's earthquake survivors in urgent need of aid, iHeartMedia Miami is mobilizing. Eight of its South Florida stations are joining a Miami-Dade County-led relief effort with Global Empowerment Mission, collecting donations and essential supplies. [read more]
(Mike McVay) The 250 years that the United States of America has been in existence is an amazing milestone, but I can’t help but imagine in a satirical way that age marker as if it were the age of a radio station celebrating its own anniversary. [read more]
(John Shomby) Six years ago, I got the phone call many in our business dread. Suddenly, after decades in radio, I was on the outside looking in. I had no idea what was next. For a while, I thought I had lost my career. What I eventually realized was that I had only lost my address. [read more]
Eastlan is adding Seattle and Oklahoma City to its monthly measurement service, bringing its total to nine of the 50 largest US markets added in the past year. The first books for both markets will be published today, as Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, and Houston. [read more]
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
Kayla Thomas spent four years as the late-night voice on iHeartMedia Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS. Now she's adding her voice to the flagship. iHeartMedia New York has named the 2026 Gracie Award winner as night host at Z100 (WHTZ), taking over from Josh Martinez. [read more]
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Nearly six years after parting ways with the network, Mike Golic Sr. is coming back to ESPN Radio and bringing his son with him. The father-son duo will launch The Golics, a new morning show, on August 3 under a multi-year agreement. [read more]
Compass Media Networks has appointed Carter Alvord as Associate Director of Affiliate Sales, Sports & News/Talk Programming. Alvord, a 2026 Bucknell University graduate, has interned at Compass since June 2024 and will be based in the company's New York office. [read more]
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In a St. Louis surprise, Audacy has agreed to sell its six stations in the market to Hoffmann Media Group. Audacy CEO Kelli Turner, in a memo to staff, wrote, "While we were not actively looking to sell these stations, HF Companies presented an opportunity...that ultimately made strong business sense."
The Supreme Court overruled 90 years of precedent in a 6-3 ruling today that transforms the constitutional footing of every independent regulatory agency, including the FCC, by handing the President authority to remove Commissioners without cause.
Despite the tech-forward reputation of their vehicles, Tesla drivers are radio listeners. Edison Research's Q1 2026 Share of Ear study finds they devote 67% of all in-car ad-supported audio time to AM/FM, outpacing podcasts, streaming platforms, and SiriusXM.
With Venezuela's earthquake survivors in urgent need of aid, iHeartMedia Miami is mobilizing. Eight of its South Florida stations are joining a Miami-Dade County-led relief effort with Global Empowerment Mission, collecting donations and essential supplies.
(Mike McVay) The 250 years that the United States of America has been in existence is an amazing milestone, but I can’t help but imagine in a satirical way that age marker as if it were the age of a radio station celebrating its own anniversary.
(John Shomby) Six years ago, I got the phone call many in our business dread. Suddenly, after decades in radio, I was on the outside looking in. I had no idea what was next. For a while, I thought I had lost my career. What I eventually realized was that I had only lost my address.
Eastlan is adding Seattle and Oklahoma City to its monthly measurement service, bringing its total to nine of the 50 largest US markets added in the past year. The first books for both markets will be published today, as Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, and Houston.
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT.
Kayla Thomas spent four years as the late-night voice on iHeartMedia Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS. Now she's adding her voice to the flagship. iHeartMedia New York has named the 2026 Gracie Award winner as night host at Z100 (WHTZ), taking over from Josh Martinez.
Nearly six years after parting ways with the network, Mike Golic Sr. is coming back to ESPN Radio and bringing his son with him. The father-son duo will launch The Golics, a new morning show, on August 3 under a multi-year agreement.
Compass Media Networks has appointed Carter Alvord as Associate Director of Affiliate Sales, Sports & News/Talk Programming. Alvord, a 2026 Bucknell University graduate, has interned at Compass since June 2024 and will be based in the company's New York office.
