Nearly four hours. That's how much time the average American spent with audio every day in Q1 2026, according to Nielsen, and despite an ever-expanding menu of listening options, the vast majority of that time went exactly where it has for decades: radio. [read more]
Community as an operational foundation was the focal point when Urban One Co-President of Audio Eddie Harrell sat down with RAB President Mike Hulvey to offer a look at how the company has built its identity across more than four decades of service to Black America. [read more]
Tery Garras has been named VP and GM of Morgan Murphy Media's KXLY Brands, succeeding Teddie Gibson after his 44-year tenure. Her appointment comes as the company adds KAYU-TV to a portfolio that unifies seven radio stations, KXLY-TV, and digital holdings. [read more]
When illness or disaster strikes a broadcaster, the Broadcasters Foundation of America answers the call. On June 25, the Foundation is asking the industry to answer back with BFOA Giving Day, supporting radio and television professionals facing life-altering hardship. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) We’re officially in summer: our most patrol-able time of the year. It’s a time of recreation, and an effective way to acknowledge that is to get market-specific with your planned outreach. At Emmis, we had a Budweiser-sponsored Beach Patrol with a branded Jeep. [read more]
Radio Ink wants to know who's setting the pace in programming, and we're taking nominations to find out. Click in to make your submission for our Best Program Directors in Radio honors for 2026 before Wednesday, June 22 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. [read more]
Radio advertising's biggest night is tonight. The 35th annual Radio Mercury Awards ceremony gets underway at 7 p.m. ET at SONY Hall in New York City, with a free livestream available on both the Radio Mercury Awards and RAB websites. [read more]
After five years away from the airwaves, Blair Garner has a new home. The creator and longtime host of After MidNite is joining Connoisseur Media's Country 97.9 (KGNC) in Amarillo for afternoons. Garner began his broadcasting career in nearby Canyon, TX, at 17. [read more]
Skytower Communications' 94.3 The Wolf (WULF) is waking up with Greg Milby. Milby, who spent 14 years co-hosting Greg & Hollie at sister station Quicksie 98.3 (WQXE), is returning to Skytower for Milby in the Morning on the Elizabethtown, KY Country outlet. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know What's The Deal After a decade of ownership, VilleCom has closed on its sale of a group of Lone Star State radio stations in a deal brokered by Eddie Esserman of Media Services Group. Learn more in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.SubscribeHERE!
Mike Arlo, the Hampton Roads rock radio voice who spent more than five decades on the air across FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX), died peacefully at home on June 2, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. He was 77. [read more]
LG Electronics is bringing iHeartMedia's full catalog to its free, ad-supported audio streaming service. Through the deal, more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only stations, and iHeartMedia's podcast library will be available inside the LG Radio+ app. [read more]
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Nearly four hours. That's how much time the average American spent with audio every day in Q1 2026, according to Nielsen, and despite an ever-expanding menu of listening options, the vast majority of that time went exactly where it has for decades: radio.
Community as an operational foundation was the focal point when Urban One Co-President of Audio Eddie Harrell sat down with RAB President Mike Hulvey to offer a look at how the company has built its identity across more than four decades of service to Black America.
Tery Garras has been named VP and GM of Morgan Murphy Media's KXLY Brands, succeeding Teddie Gibson after his 44-year tenure. Her appointment comes as the company adds KAYU-TV to a portfolio that unifies seven radio stations, KXLY-TV, and digital holdings. 
When illness or disaster strikes a broadcaster, the Broadcasters Foundation of America answers the call. On June 25, the Foundation is asking the industry to answer back with BFOA Giving Day, supporting radio and television professionals facing life-altering hardship.
(Paige Nienaber) We’re officially in summer: our most patrol-able time of the year. It’s a time of recreation, and an effective way to acknowledge that is to get market-specific with your planned outreach. At Emmis, we had a Budweiser-sponsored Beach Patrol with a branded Jeep.
Radio Ink wants to know who's setting the pace in programming, and we're taking nominations to find out. Click in to make your submission for our Best Program Directors in Radio honors for 2026 before Wednesday, June 22 at 8pm ET/5pm PT.
Radio advertising's biggest night is tonight. The 35th annual Radio Mercury Awards ceremony gets underway at 7 p.m. ET at SONY Hall in New York City, with a free livestream available on both the Radio Mercury Awards and RAB websites.
After five years away from the airwaves, Blair Garner has a new home. The creator and longtime host of After MidNite is joining Connoisseur Media's Country 97.9 (KGNC) in Amarillo for afternoons. Garner began his broadcasting career in nearby Canyon, TX, at 17.
Skytower Communications' 94.3 The Wolf (WULF) is waking up with Greg Milby. Milby, who spent 14 years co-hosting 
Mike Arlo, the Hampton Roads rock radio voice who spent more than five decades on the air across FM99 (WNOR) and 106.9 The Fox (WAFX), died peacefully at home on June 2, surrounded by family, after a brief illness. He was 77.
LG Electronics is bringing iHeartMedia's full catalog to its free, ad-supported audio streaming service. Through the deal, more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only stations, and iHeartMedia's podcast library will be available inside the LG Radio+ app.
