A year after the catastrophic wildfires reshaped daily life across Los Angeles, radio’s emergency role continues to shape how broadcasters prepare, respond, and serve. For Meruelo Media, the lessons learned now guide long-term strategy across Cali 93.9, Power 106, KDAY, and KLOS. [read more]
For decades, CES has been a must-attend event for broadcasters. But this year, I stayed home. And while the show may be over, my reasons for not going transcend a four-day show, they revolve around critical issues broadcasters need to keep in mind. [read more]
The FCC is due to get everything it asked for in fiscal year 2026 under a new bipartisan appropriations deal. Congress approved $416.1 million in spending authority for the agency, locking in its move toward a leaner, technology-driven compliance model. [read more]
The 2026 Radio Mercury Awards are officially open for entries, inviting radio and audio creatives at the professional and student levels to compete in 17 categories, plus Best of Show, as the industry’s top competition for advertising excellence marks its 35th year. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) The first couple of weeks of February are back-to-back promotional opportunities with Super Bowl on the 8th, Valentine's on the 13th, and Mardi Gras on the 17th. That’s a whole lotta fun crammed into a short period of time. [read more]
(Josh Brown) The reality is this: it’s no longer 1997, and small businesses know it. Today, a local business can spend fifty dollars boosting a Facebook post and see something tangible almost immediately. Reach, engagement, messages, clicks - in short, proof. [read more]
In what the company calls a continued strengthening of its commercial and operational leadership team, MediaCo has announced a slate of senior leadership promotions spanning sales, marketing, research, and revenue operations. [read more]
Triton Digital has renewed its partnership with Salem Media Group. The new agreement deepens Salem’s use of Triton’s Streaming and Podcast Services through Omny Studio, while adding new analytics tools to support Salem’s growing digital portfolio. [read more]
As public radio navigates its way through the loss of federal funding, Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM), Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), and Rhinelander's WXPR have formed a new statewide partnership to expand public service journalism across Wisconsin. [read more]
Audacy is kicking off 2026 with a series of programming and leadership updates across its markets, including new roles in San Francisco and Milwaukee and refreshed lineups in Madison. In the Bay Area, John Allers has been named Brand Manager of Alice 97.3 (KLLC). [read more]
iHeartMedia is bringing a familiar voice back to Philadelphia airwaves. Former WMMR host Jaxon is returning to ALT 104.5 (WRFF) for middays, beginning Tuesday, January 20, and will be the new voice of the station’s signature Post Modern Radio 104.5 hour. [read more]
Never Miss Out On A Deal - Get RBR+TVBR A trio of FM translators serving Palm Beach County, Fla., with "True Oldies" are being sold by Vic Canales. The buyer is a woman who recently bought properties in the Treasure Coast.The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get itHERE!
Mix 96.5’s morning voice is changing time slots, but not tone. Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has announced that WOXL host Melanie Wilkinson is moving from mornings to afternoons, as the station unveils a new weekday lineup. [read more]
Radio Customs is expanding into radio syndication and national ad sales through a new partnership with Jeff Weber Media Group. The move includes new affiliate representation and monetization for Bubba the Love Sponge and sports talk duo Miller & Moulton. [read more]
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A year after the catastrophic wildfires reshaped daily life across Los Angeles, radio’s emergency role continues to shape how broadcasters prepare, respond, and serve. For Meruelo Media, the lessons learned now guide long-term strategy across Cali 93.9, Power 106, KDAY, and KLOS.
For decades, CES has been a must-attend event for broadcasters. But this year, I stayed home. And while the show may be over, my reasons for not going transcend a four-day show, they revolve around critical issues broadcasters need to keep in mind.
The FCC is due to get everything it asked for in fiscal year 2026 under a new bipartisan appropriations deal. Congress approved $416.1 million in spending authority for the agency, locking in its move toward a leaner, technology-driven compliance model.
The 2026 Radio Mercury Awards are officially open for entries, inviting radio and audio creatives at the professional and student levels to compete in 17 categories, plus Best of Show, as the industry’s top competition for advertising excellence marks its 35th year.
(Paige Nienaber) The first couple of weeks of February are back-to-back promotional opportunities with Super Bowl on the 8th, Valentine's on the 13th, and Mardi Gras on the 17th. That’s a whole lotta fun crammed into a short period of time.
(Josh Brown) The reality is this: it’s no longer 1997, and small businesses know it. Today, a local business can spend fifty dollars boosting a Facebook post and see something tangible almost immediately. Reach, engagement, messages, clicks - in short, proof.
In what the company calls a continued strengthening of its commercial and operational leadership team, MediaCo has announced a slate of senior leadership promotions spanning sales, marketing, research, and revenue operations.
Triton Digital has renewed its partnership with Salem Media Group. The new agreement deepens Salem’s use of Triton’s Streaming and Podcast Services through Omny Studio, while adding new analytics tools to support Salem’s growing digital portfolio.
As public radio navigates its way through the loss of federal funding, Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM), Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), and Rhinelander's WXPR have formed a new statewide partnership to expand public service journalism across Wisconsin.
Audacy is kicking off 2026 with a series of programming and leadership updates across its markets, including new roles in San Francisco and Milwaukee and refreshed lineups in Madison. In the Bay Area, John Allers has been named Brand Manager of Alice 97.3 (KLLC).
iHeartMedia is bringing a familiar voice back to Philadelphia airwaves. Former WMMR host Jaxon is returning to ALT 104.5 (WRFF) for middays, beginning Tuesday, January 20, and will be the new voice of the station’s signature Post Modern Radio 104.5 hour.
Mix 96.5’s morning voice is changing time slots, but not tone. Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has announced that WOXL host Melanie Wilkinson is moving from mornings to afternoons, as the station unveils a new weekday lineup.
Radio Customs is expanding into radio syndication and national ad sales through a new partnership with Jeff Weber Media Group. The move includes new affiliate representation and monetization for Bubba the Love Sponge and sports talk duo Miller & Moulton.
