A renewed push to boost diversity in broadcast ownership is seeing daylight on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers in both chambers of Congress reintroduce legislation to restore tax incentives for the sale and donation of stations to women and other minority-led groups. [read more]
In an unprecedented partnership between the US's two largest radio operators, iHeartMedia and Audacy have announced a new content distribution partnership that brings Audacy’s portfolio of radio stations and podcasts to the iHeartRadio digital platform. [read more]
A proposed federal pause on state-level artificial intelligence regulations that would have impacted broadcasters was stripped from the GOP’s budget reconciliation bill early Tuesday morning after failing to gain sufficient support in the Senate’s extended “vote-a-rama.” [read more]
The duo responsible for The Oasis in the Cincinnati area is digging into a new venture to the west. Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann have signed a deal to acquire Louisville's legendary WAKY, WAKY-AM, and their associated translators. [read more]
(Mike McVay) We have officially reached the lull. Summertime is special. The summer season is one that radio should take advantage of and view as an opportunity to generate revenue and attract users of the medium to your station. [read more]
(John Shomby) Everywhere you look, independent coffee shops are thriving. Regional chains (like Blue Bottle, Dutch Bros, or Philz Coffee) are also expanding steadily, benefiting from branding that feels local. That same shift is happening in radio. [read more]
Beasley Media Group has reached a definitive agreement to sell 98.7 The Shark (WPBB) to Educational Media Foundation, setting the stage for the Christian broadcaster’s K-LOVE network debut in the Tampa Bay radio market. [read more]
iHeartMedia has announced the retirement of Wisconsin Metro President Jeff Tyler, closing a professional chapter that began in 1978 and included leadership roles in Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and beyond. [read more]
It's a literal Irish goodbye for Suzanne Nance, as the President and CEO of All Classical Radio (KQAC) has announced she will step down later this year after a decade at the helm of the Portland-based public station. [read more]
Syndicated Country radio personality Bryan “B-Dub” Washington completed his third annual B-Dub’s Longest Ride fundraiser, beating his $25,000 goal for military families by raising more than $38,600 for Fisher House Foundation on a 5,833-mile motorcycle journey. [read more]
The World, produced by GBH and PRX, has partnered with Germany’s DW broadcast group to expand global news coverage. The collaboration will share content across platforms, giving public radio audiences greater access to international journalism. [read more]
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What began as a niche community has become a foundational element of the modern media buy. A new study from Advertiser Perceptions and the Cumulus Podcast Network marks the 10-year transformation of podcast advertising from fringe to fundamental. [read more]
The Home Depot returned to the top of the Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings, overtaking Progressive to claim the most-aired advertiser spot nationally. The two major brands are continuing their summer-long back-and-forth ahead of the July 4th holiday. [read more]
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A renewed push to boost diversity in broadcast ownership is seeing daylight on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers in both chambers of Congress reintroduce legislation to restore tax incentives for the sale and donation of stations to women and other minority-led groups.
In an unprecedented partnership between the US's two largest radio operators, iHeartMedia and Audacy have announced a new content distribution partnership that brings Audacy’s portfolio of radio stations and podcasts to the iHeartRadio digital platform.
A proposed federal pause on state-level artificial intelligence regulations that would have impacted broadcasters was stripped from the GOP’s budget reconciliation bill early Tuesday morning after failing to gain sufficient support in the Senate’s extended “vote-a-rama.”
The duo responsible for The Oasis in the Cincinnati area is digging into a new venture to the west. Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann have signed a deal to acquire Louisville's legendary WAKY, WAKY-AM, and their associated translators.
(Mike McVay) We have officially reached the lull. Summertime is special. The summer season is one that radio should take advantage of and view as an opportunity to generate revenue and attract users of the medium to your station.
(John Shomby) Everywhere you look, independent coffee shops are thriving. Regional chains (like Blue Bottle, Dutch Bros, or Philz Coffee) are also expanding steadily, benefiting from branding that feels local. That same shift is happening in radio.
Beasley Media Group has reached a definitive agreement to sell 98.7 The Shark (WPBB) to Educational Media Foundation, setting the stage for the Christian broadcaster’s K-LOVE network debut in the Tampa Bay radio market.
iHeartMedia has announced the retirement of Wisconsin Metro President Jeff Tyler, closing a professional chapter that began in 1978 and included leadership roles in Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and beyond.
It's a literal Irish goodbye for Suzanne Nance, as the President and CEO of All Classical Radio (KQAC) has announced she will step down later this year after a decade at the helm of the Portland-based public station.
Syndicated Country radio personality Bryan “B-Dub” Washington completed his third annual B-Dub’s Longest Ride fundraiser, beating his $25,000 goal for military families by raising more than $38,600 for Fisher House Foundation on a 5,833-mile motorcycle journey.
The World, produced by GBH and PRX, has partnered with Germany’s DW broadcast group to expand global news coverage. The collaboration will share content across platforms, giving public radio audiences greater access to international journalism.
What began as a niche community has become a foundational element of the modern media buy. A new study from Advertiser Perceptions and the Cumulus Podcast Network marks the 10-year transformation of podcast advertising from fringe to fundamental.
The Home Depot returned to the top of the Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings, overtaking Progressive to claim the most-aired advertiser spot nationally. The two major brands are continuing their summer-long back-and-forth ahead of the July 4th holiday.
