Podcasts were the clearest growth driver for iHeartMedia in its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report, rising 24.5% year over year, but the gains were not enough to prevent a quarterly net loss, even as the company cut its full-year loss by more than half. [read more]
Ahead of America 250, the National Association of Broadcasters is launching a year-long national campaign spotlighting how local radio stations document national milestones and serve their communities through new public service announcements. [read more]
For auto parts stores, radio's success goes way beyond the catchy jingles. Heavy AM/FM listeners spend 26% more on auto parts and accessories than the average shopper, reinforcing audio’s connection to the vertical even as social media ad buys increase. [read more]
With an eye on the 2026 midterms, MediaCo is growing its national sales bench, appointing Victor Hugo Guzman to oversee local and national sales while adding Jason Corelli to lead integrated audio strategy at the company's new national Sigma Audio Networks. [read more]
(Mike McVay) There seems to be a greater realization of the value of on-air talent of late. It’s not like air talent haven’t always been critical to a station's success, but until the industry recognized music services as a competitor, talent were on a slippery slope to being undervalued. [read more]
(John Shomby) The President of Burger King is doing something downright impressive! Tom Curtis has set up a direct line for BK customers and plans to spend FOUR hours a day taking phone calls and responding to texts, looking for ways to elevate the customer experience. [read more]
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
Audacy Riverside's KFROG 95.1 (KFRG) leads the Academy of Country Music's radio nominees for the 61st ACM Awards, which return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, and will be announced at CRS 2026. [read more]
After the dawn of Sunny 104.3 (KAJM) in Phoenix, Sierra H Broadcasting has filled its lineup with a fully local, all-female weekday lineup. The additions feature a return to morning drive for Lyndsay Lynch, who moves over from sister station 101 The Bounce. [read more]
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Media ad sales provider Focus 360 is welcoming Karen Henderson aboard as Senior Vice President of Sales for the company's radio portfolio. Henderson joins from Huntington Billboards, but was previously held sales leadership roles at several AM/FM networks. [read more]
Urban One Philadelphia has named Kevin “Muthaknows” Cesar to 100.3 WRNB for mornings and weekends. Cesar will join WRNB weekdays, where he will further localize The Morning Hustle for local listeners and launch his first solo program on Sundays. [read more]
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Podcasts were the clearest growth driver for iHeartMedia in its fourth quarter 2025 earnings report, rising 24.5% year over year, but the gains were not enough to prevent a quarterly net loss, even as the company cut its full-year loss by more than half.
Ahead of America 250, the National Association of Broadcasters is launching a year-long national campaign spotlighting how local radio stations document national milestones and serve their communities through new public service announcements.
For auto parts stores, radio's success goes way beyond the catchy jingles. Heavy AM/FM listeners spend 26% more on auto parts and accessories than the average shopper, reinforcing audio’s connection to the vertical even as social media ad buys increase.
With an eye on the 2026 midterms, MediaCo is growing its national sales bench, appointing Victor Hugo Guzman to oversee local and national sales while adding Jason Corelli to lead integrated audio strategy at the company's new national Sigma Audio Networks.
(Mike McVay) There seems to be a greater realization of the value of on-air talent of late. It’s not like air talent haven’t always been critical to a station's success, but until the industry recognized music services as a competitor, talent were on a slippery slope to being undervalued.
(John Shomby) The President of Burger King is doing something downright impressive! Tom Curtis has set up a direct line for BK customers and plans to spend FOUR hours a day taking phone calls and responding to texts, looking for ways to elevate the customer experience.
Your chance to honor Hispanic radio's brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8p ET/5p PT.
Audacy Riverside's KFROG 95.1 (KFRG) leads the Academy of Country Music's radio nominees for the 61st ACM Awards, which return to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, and will be announced at CRS 2026.
After the dawn of Sunny 104.3 (KAJM) in Phoenix, Sierra H Broadcasting has filled its lineup with a fully local, all-female weekday lineup. The additions feature a return to morning drive for Lyndsay Lynch, who moves over from sister station 101 The Bounce.
Media ad sales provider Focus 360 is welcoming Karen Henderson aboard as Senior Vice President of Sales for the company's radio portfolio. Henderson joins from Huntington Billboards, but was previously held sales leadership roles at several AM/FM networks.
Urban One Philadelphia has named Kevin “Muthaknows” Cesar to 100.3 WRNB for mornings and weekends. Cesar will join WRNB weekdays, where he will further localize The Morning Hustle for local listeners and launch his first solo program on Sundays.
