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Omnicom & iHeart Want To Bridge Audio's Ad Gap + Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Saving Serious Bucks + TU Offsets US Slowness With OTT
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Omnicom and iHeartMedia Put Numbers on Audio’s Ad Gap, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Investing in Hispanic Radio’s Future
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Radio Headlines For Wednesday 04/29/26

The AngelsTeresa was alone on a Georgia highway, waiting to die. A voice from the radio refused to let her go. You know radio as a lifeline during hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes. But what about the call that comes at 2 a.m. from someone who’s lost hope? [read more]

Digital AudioAudio commands roughly a third of daily media consumption, yet the ad dollars allocated to that time still lag behind. A new Omnicom Media and iHeartMedia study puts hard numbers on the disconnect and identifies which formats are doing the most to close the gap. [read more]



Hispanic Radio Conference 2026Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today. [read more]



Televisa UnivisionStreaming TV momentum and Mexico subscription gains helped TelevisaUnivision post a 5% revenue increase in Q1 2026, though US advertising weakness and rising costs put the squeeze on margins across both operating markets for the Spanish-language broadcaster. [read more]

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Casey Bay Autism WalkCasey Bay, part of the Tanner, Laura, & Casey morning show at iHeartMedia Portland's 105.9 The Brew (KFBW), set out to walk 17.5 miles for autism acceptance. What came back from listeners and the community was nearly three times what anyone expected. [read more]



The Fan LALos Angeles has never had an FM all-sports station. That changes May 11. Audacy is launching 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM) in Los Angeles with what the broadcaster bills as the only all-live, local weekday sports lineup in the market, covering breaking news and sports talk. [read more]

AudioThe gap between what advertisers believe about audio and what they spend on it isn't just an American problem. A new study across nine European markets puts the same tension in sharper relief, and offers a few data points the US industry should pay attention to. [read more]



Redrock MediaFormer Utah Broadcasters Association board member Terry Mathis is joining Redrock Media as Director of Sales. Mathis will oversee revenue growth for Redrock's five-station St. George, UT, cluster and its digital marketing division, Redrock Connect. [read more]
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John PhillipsCumulus Media has secured a multi-year renewal for The John Phillips Show, hosted by John Phillips and Randy Wang. The weekday afternoon political program will air on news-talk stations 790 KABC in Los Angeles and 810 KSFO in San Francisco. [read more]



LibsynEDUPodcast hosting platform Libsyn has opened video publishing to its entire creator base with no waitlist or tier restrictions. All Libsyn creators can publish, distribute, and monetize both audio and video content, including Spotify and YouTube, from a single platform. [read more]
 
 
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