The US advertising industry is showing signs of renewed momentum heading into the second half of 2025, with MAGNA upgrading its full-year growth forecast. But even with the good news, AM/FM radio owners will not have much to be happy about in the report. After starting the year with economic warning signs, including a sharp […] [read more]
(By Deborah Parenti) As I look back on the journey of the Hispanic Radio Conference, I am filled with both pride and gratitude. Launching that very first conference in 2007, our goal was clear: to create a space where the voices of Hispanic radio could chart a course for the future. [read more]
The closing session of the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference pulled no punches. "The Future on the Dash: AM Battle Reboot" put a sharp, emotional focus on what many consider one of the most urgent issues facing radio: keeping the AM band in the nation’s vehicles. [read more]
As podcasts continue to gain traction with Hispanic audiences, an expert panel at the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference encouraged broadcasters to rethink content distribution through an IP-centric lens rather than siloed media platforms. [read more]
(By Loyd Ford) Be warned. We are about to talk about the thing that is offensive to some radio sellers and especially sales managers. We are about to talk about playing fewer commercials. We don’t have to listen to listeners, of course, but it is recommended. [read more]
(By Steve Allan) For far too long, the radio industry has been lamenting the loss of revenue. We have seen other platforms – primarily digital – eat our collective lunch for years. Unfortunately, the lament heard all too often is, “We’re waiting for revenue to turn around.” [read more]
Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis had a message for broadcast news outlets as New York City's 77WABC was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Fair Media Council at the 2025 Folio Awards luncheon last week. [read more]
Woodward Community Media's seventh annual Combat Hunger drive raised enough food and funds to provide more than 50,000 meals for Eastern Wisconsin veterans in need. The daylong radiothon benefited Appleton's local Veterans Village. [read more]
Roberts Metro Broadcasting’s Foxy 106.9 (KXBS-HD3) joined forces with St. Louis television host Mr. Gary Boyd for a live tornado relief benefit to provide relief for those affected by the May 16 tornado that devastated the Delmar and Kingshighway neighborhoods. [read more]
Race Taylor is now the voice of morning drive on New York’s 101.1 WCBS-FM, as the Audacy station rolls out a revised weekday programming lineup featuring plenty of familiar voices. The move sees WCBS-FM Music Director Jesse Addy take over Middays. [read more]
Washington State non-commercial outlet 90.7 KSER has appointed Garett Michaels as its General Manager, following a nationwide search. He will succeed longtime GM Tom Clendening, who retired earlier this spring after 13 years in the role. [read more]
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Cumulus Media’s Westwood One will again serve as the exclusive radio broadcast partner for the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series Championship Finals from Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field. The best-of-three Championship series begins Saturday, June 21. [read more]
SiriusXM has stolen away another big star from Spotify as the satellite broadcaster seeks more well-known personalities to boost its podcasting presence. Comedian and former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will bring What Now? to the SiriusXM Podcast Network. [read more]
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The US advertising industry is showing signs of renewed momentum heading into the second half of 2025, with MAGNA upgrading its full-year growth forecast. But even with the good news, AM/FM radio owners will not have much to be happy about in the report. After starting the year with economic warning signs, including a sharp […]
(By Deborah Parenti) As I look back on the journey of the Hispanic Radio Conference, I am filled with both pride and gratitude. Launching that very first conference in 2007, our goal was clear: to create a space where the voices of Hispanic radio could chart a course for the future.
The closing session of the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference pulled no punches. "The Future on the Dash: AM Battle Reboot" put a sharp, emotional focus on what many consider one of the most urgent issues facing radio: keeping the AM band in the nation’s vehicles.
As podcasts continue to gain traction with Hispanic audiences, an expert panel at the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference encouraged broadcasters to rethink content distribution through an IP-centric lens rather than siloed media platforms.
(By Loyd Ford) Be warned. We are about to talk about the thing that is offensive to some radio sellers and especially sales managers. We are about to talk about playing fewer commercials. We don’t have to listen to listeners, of course, but it is recommended.
(By Steve Allan) For far too long, the radio industry has been lamenting the loss of revenue. We have seen other platforms – primarily digital – eat our collective lunch for years. Unfortunately, the lament heard all too often is, “We’re waiting for revenue to turn around.”
Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis had a message for broadcast news outlets as New York City's 77WABC was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Fair Media Council at the 2025 Folio Awards luncheon last week.
Woodward Community Media's seventh annual Combat Hunger drive raised enough food and funds to provide more than 50,000 meals for Eastern Wisconsin veterans in need. The daylong radiothon benefited Appleton's local Veterans Village.
Roberts Metro Broadcasting’s Foxy 106.9 (KXBS-HD3) joined forces with St. Louis television host Mr. Gary Boyd for a live tornado relief benefit to provide relief for those affected by the May 16 tornado that devastated the Delmar and Kingshighway neighborhoods.
Race Taylor is now the voice of morning drive on New York’s 101.1 WCBS-FM, as the Audacy station rolls out a revised weekday programming lineup featuring plenty of familiar voices. The move sees WCBS-FM Music Director Jesse Addy take over Middays.
Washington State non-commercial outlet 90.7 KSER has appointed Garett Michaels as its General Manager, following a nationwide search. He will succeed longtime GM Tom Clendening, who retired earlier this spring after 13 years in the role.
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One will again serve as the exclusive radio broadcast partner for the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series Championship Finals from Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field. The best-of-three Championship series begins Saturday, June 21.
SiriusXM has stolen away another big star from Spotify as the satellite broadcaster seeks more well-known personalities to boost its podcasting presence. Comedian and former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will bring What Now? to the SiriusXM Podcast Network.
