From AI-voiced radio shifts to cloned podcast hosts, the audio industry keeps questioning how far synthetic voices can go before audiences push back. That line is closer than many expected, with listeners recoiling at the idea of an AI stand-in for a favorite host. [read more]
Outsiders hear "small market radio" and picture fewer listeners, fewer dollars, maybe a stop on the way to somewhere bigger. The people actually running those markets know the stakes are hardly minuscule, because you can't fake local in a small town. [read more]
A year after Congress cut off federal support for public broadcasting, California is putting its own money behind local newsrooms, and radio is included. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Community NEWS Act, creating refundable tax credits for news outlets that keep journalists on staff. [read more]
Two family-built New York broadcasters are coming together. Pamal Broadcasting, rooted in Albany since 1987, has agreed to acquire Ed Levine's Galaxy Media and its Syracuse and Utica stations, stretching Pamal's reach from the Hudson Valley into Central New York. [read more]
(Josh Brown) Not every client wants to be in their own radio ad. Frankly, not every client should be. But when you find the right one - someone with the voice, personality, and confidence to pull it off - it can spark a partnership that goes well beyond a typical sales cycle. [read more]
Radio Ink is hiring a part-time, fully remote Editorial Assistant to support daily digital coverage and assist with production of its monthly print magazine. This is a fast-paced newsroom role serving radio executives and sales professionals nationwide. [read more]
Lakes Media Network's sellers in Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina now have access to Townsquare Ignite's digital advertising platform. The six-station operator is the latest broadcaster to join Townsquare's growing Media Partnerships division. [read more]
An outside investor is about to put fresh capital into Beasley Media Group, and the money already has a destination. A single institutional buyer is purchasing stock and warrants, with proceeds slated to pay down a revolving credit line and retire part of debt due in 2028. [read more]
A leadership change at Seattle's only full-time news station comes with a new look for its newsroom. Lotus Seattle has elevated Jeff Pohjola to Director of News and Programming at All-News Northwest Newsradio (KNWN), while several members of its news and programming staff take on new roles. [read more]
How can radio talent use AI without automating the personality out of the show? Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is putting that question to working broadcasters in a free webinar next month, with on-air hosts and programmers sharing how the tools fit into their everyday workflows. [read more]
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Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer has been named ambassador for Friday's 16th World College Radio Day, recording an exclusive interview that will air on participating student stations across more than 50 countries during the global celebration. [read more]
Live play-by-play for all 32 NHL teams is back on satellite radio as the new season begins. SiriusXM is backing every game with NHL Network Radio's daily analysis, a weekday morning show, and team-specific channels in its app, now in the channel's 22nd year. [read more]
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From AI-voiced radio shifts to cloned podcast hosts, the audio industry keeps questioning how far synthetic voices can go before audiences push back. That line is closer than many expected, with listeners recoiling at the idea of an AI stand-in for a favorite host.
Outsiders hear "small market radio" and picture fewer listeners, fewer dollars, maybe a stop on the way to somewhere bigger. The people actually running those markets know the stakes are hardly minuscule, because you can't fake local in a small town.
A year after Congress cut off federal support for public broadcasting, California is putting its own money behind local newsrooms, and radio is included. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Community NEWS Act, creating refundable tax credits for news outlets that keep journalists on staff.
Two family-built New York broadcasters are coming together. Pamal Broadcasting, rooted in Albany since 1987, has agreed to acquire Ed Levine's Galaxy Media and its Syracuse and Utica stations, stretching Pamal's reach from the Hudson Valley into Central New York.
(Josh Brown) Not every client wants to be in their own radio ad. Frankly, not every client should be. But when you find the right one - someone with the voice, personality, and confidence to pull it off - it can spark a partnership that goes well beyond a typical sales cycle. 
Radio Ink is hiring a part-time, fully remote Editorial Assistant to support daily digital coverage and assist with production of its monthly print magazine. This is a fast-paced newsroom role serving radio executives and sales professionals nationwide.
Lakes Media Network's sellers in Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina now have access to Townsquare Ignite's digital advertising platform. The six-station operator is the latest broadcaster to join Townsquare's growing Media Partnerships division.
An outside investor is about to put fresh capital into Beasley Media Group, and the money already has a destination. A single institutional buyer is purchasing stock and warrants, with proceeds slated to pay down a revolving credit line and retire part of debt due in 2028.
A leadership change at Seattle's only full-time news station comes with a new look for its newsroom. Lotus Seattle has elevated Jeff Pohjola to Director of News and Programming at All-News Northwest Newsradio (KNWN), while several members of its news and programming staff take on new roles.
How can radio talent use AI without automating the personality out of the show? Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is putting that question to working broadcasters in a free webinar next month, with on-air hosts and programmers sharing how the tools fit into their everyday workflows.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer has been named ambassador for Friday's 16th World College Radio Day, recording an exclusive interview that will air on participating student stations across more than 50 countries during the global celebration.
Live play-by-play for all 32 NHL teams is back on satellite radio as the new season begins. SiriusXM is backing every game with NHL Network Radio's daily analysis, a weekday morning show, and team-specific channels in its app, now in the channel's 22nd year.
