MediaCo Chief Revenue Officer Brian Fisher is heading into 2026 watching two forces pull at audio in opposite directions: resilient listening on one side, and a recovery in advertising that has not moved evenly across categories on the other. So how does radio keep up? [read more]
We now have more understanding of a federal judge's decision to grant Cumulus Media a preliminary injunction against The Nielsen Company in its closely watched antitrust dispute that could prove a watershed moment for the audio measurement and ratings industry. [read more]
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act during an interview on Thursday, calling the legislation “a very big subject” and stating that his administration “will be doing something on that.” [read more]
Top News Delivered While You Sleep ViaRadio Ink When’s the right time for "Jingle Bell Rock"? Research Director Inc.'s Steve Allan crunches the December PPM numbers to find out whether flipping early or late gives stations the biggest Christmas payoff in tomorrow's headlines.
Punxsutawney Phil has been making predictions since 1887, and his accuracy rate hovers around 40%. Let's be honest: you can do better. Before America's original forecaster climbs out of his burrow, make your own forecast - one that actually pays off - at the best price. [read more]
Beasley Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley has exited the company to join Connoisseur Media as SVP, Western Region, and Market Manager for its San Francisco and San Jose markets acquired from Bonneville International and Alpha Media. [read more]
Like it or not, for local advertisers, the new first move is digital. Smaller budgets, measurable returns, and low risk. But that’s where radio's most skilled sellers quietly begin the bigger conversion. These sellers build something more lasting than clicks: confidence. [read more]
Steve Hicks, a transformative figure in modern radio and one of the architects behind the industry’s consolidation era, has died at 76. From Capstar Broadcasting Partners to early digital ventures, Hicks helped shape radio's late 20th-century evolution. [read more]
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