BIA Advisory Services is framing its 2026 local advertising outlook around a single premise broadcasters will recognize immediately: the money is still local, but sellers who can prove results will win more of it, especially as OTT and CTV become standard in sales packages. [read more]
As other radio groups embrace "Digital-First" strategies, Audacy is formally charting a different course: going "Content-First." The declaration accompanies a bold change, as the broadcaster sheds its market-based programming structure in favor of a format-led model. [read more]
While traditional media categories continue to face budget pressure, radio’s expanding role in OTT and CTV advertising is reshaping how the medium fits into the new year's media plan, according to findings from Mediaocean’s 2026 Advertising Outlook. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) For more than 40 years, Helen Little has been a constant in radio, steady, trusted, and deeply connected to the people on the other side of the speakers. While the industry has changed in countless ways, Little’s approach has remained refreshingly simple. [read more]
(M. Fletcher Brown) March will mark 29 years in broadcasting for me. I have spent my entire career at one company, in one community. In all that time, I have been fortunate to learn one thing about our job: the community depends on us more than we may realize. [read more]
Under the banner of "Good Governance," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr previewed February's Commission agenda, and while it appears broadcasters will continue waiting on a decision on ownership caps, one item directly affects noncommercial FM operators. [read more]
RCS Worldwide President and CEO Philippe Generali is stepping away from day-to-day leadership effective February 28, setting in motion a leadership transition after nearly three decades overseeing the company’s growth across radio, TV, and digital broadcast tech. [read more]
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has named Dan Finn Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, creating a new leadership role centered on fundraising strategy as the organization expands efforts to preserve US broadcasting history. [read more]
Hope Media Group has expanded its Creative Audio Team, establishing two new director-level leadership roles. The restructuring creates a new framework intended to support both terrestrial and digital growth for the Christian broadcast organization. [read more]
Myrna Johnson is retiring as Executive Director of Iowa Public Radio later this year. Johnson has led Iowa Public Radio since 2014 and has also served on the NPR Board of Directors for six years. The IPR Board of Directors has begun a search for her successor. [read more]
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United Stations announces Ken Prehl as Director of Affiliate Sales and Special Projects. Prehl oversees affiliate relationships, engagement, client partnerships, and product development and strategy. He will play a lead role in the growth of network programming and content services across the company’s portfolio. [read more]
America's podcast landscape remained stable in Q4 2025, with familiar names leading listenership, though beneath the surface, notable shifts revealed changing tastes, award-season momentum, and the challenge of breaking into an increasingly static top tier. [read more]
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BIA Advisory Services is framing its 2026 local advertising outlook around a single premise broadcasters will recognize immediately: the money is still local, but sellers who can prove results will win more of it, especially as OTT and CTV become standard in sales packages.
As other radio groups embrace "Digital-First" strategies, Audacy is formally charting a different course: going "Content-First." The declaration accompanies a bold change, as the broadcaster sheds its market-based programming structure in favor of a format-led model.
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While traditional media categories continue to face budget pressure, radio’s expanding role in OTT and CTV advertising is reshaping how the medium fits into the new year's media plan, according to findings from Mediaocean’s 2026 Advertising Outlook.
(Charese Frugé) For more than 40 years, Helen Little has been a constant in radio, steady, trusted, and deeply connected to the people on the other side of the speakers. While the industry has changed in countless ways, Little’s approach has remained refreshingly simple.
(M. Fletcher Brown) March will mark 29 years in broadcasting for me. I have spent my entire career at one company, in one community. In all that time, I have been fortunate to learn one thing about our job: the community depends on us more than we may realize.
Under the banner of "Good Governance," FCC Chairman Brendan Carr previewed February's Commission agenda, and while it appears broadcasters will continue waiting on a decision on ownership caps, one item directly affects noncommercial FM operators.
RCS Worldwide President and CEO Philippe Generali is stepping away from day-to-day leadership effective February 28, setting in motion a leadership transition after nearly three decades overseeing the company’s growth across radio, TV, and digital broadcast tech.
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has named Dan Finn Director of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships, creating a new leadership role centered on fundraising strategy as the organization expands efforts to preserve US broadcasting history.
Hope Media Group has expanded its Creative Audio Team, establishing two new director-level leadership roles. The restructuring creates a new framework intended to support both terrestrial and digital growth for the Christian broadcast organization.
Myrna Johnson is retiring as Executive Director of Iowa Public Radio later this year. Johnson has led Iowa Public Radio since 2014 and has also served on the NPR Board of Directors for six years. The IPR Board of Directors has begun a search for her successor.
United Stations announces Ken Prehl as Director of Affiliate Sales and Special Projects. Prehl oversees affiliate relationships, engagement, client partnerships, and product development and strategy. He will play a lead role in the growth of network programming and content services across the company’s portfolio.
America's podcast landscape remained stable in Q4 2025, with familiar names leading listenership, though beneath the surface, notable shifts revealed changing tastes, award-season momentum, and the challenge of breaking into an increasingly static top tier.
