Cumulus Media's News Radio KKOB has unveiled '250 Flags,' a statewide initiative honoring individuals across New Mexico in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary. Beginning April 13 through April 27, listeners are invited to nominate individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their communities. Honorees can include anyone in New Mexico More

AI Adoption High, But Impact Lags: LeadG2 Study

LeadG2

LeadG2 has released a new research report examining how revenue teams are using artificial intelligence, finding widespread adoption but limited impact due to gaps in integration, training, and execution. The report, "Revenue Enablement in the AI Era," is based on a survey of 154 More

Sigma Expands with Don Cheto, Mero Shows

Sigma Audio

Sigma Audio Networks, powered by MediaCo Holding Inc., has expanded its national audio platform with the addition of two multicultural franchises: Don Cheto Show and HOT 97 Mornings with Mero. Under the agreements, Sigma becomes the exclusive national home of Don Cheto, overseeing syndication and More

NAB Names Carrie Healey VP of Communications

Carrie Healey

The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed Carrie Healey as Vice President of Communications. She will report to Michelle Lehman, Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. In the role, Healey will serve as NAB's primary spokesperson and lead media relations efforts to More

NRG Media Closes Nebraska Station Sale to Usher

NRG Media

NRG Media has completed the sale of a group of Nebraska radio stations to Usher Media, marking another step in the company's divestiture of assets in the state. The transaction includes KGFW-AM, KQKY-FM, KRNY-FM, and translator K241CN in Kearney; KROR-FM in Hastings; and KSYZ-FM in More

KSE Names Ekert, Raclin to New Leadership Roles

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE)

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) has appointed two senior executives to newly structured leadership positions, naming Lacy Ekert as Chief Commercial Officer and Curran Raclin as Senior Vice President, Strategy & Analytics. Ekert will assume her role on May 1, overseeing sponsorship, naming rights, More

Women's Lifestyle Podcasts Drive Audience Action

Audacy Insights

An Audacy Insights report finds that expert-led women's lifestyle podcasts are attracting highly engaged audiences and delivering measurable results for advertisers, as listeners increasingly turn to trusted voices over celebrity influencers. According to the company's Power of Influencers Study 2025, More

AWMF, Hallmark Offer $7.5K Student Scholarship

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF)

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and Hallmark Media are partnering again to present the Make Her Mark Student Scholarship, supporting female students pursuing creative careers in entertainment. Now in its second year, the program will award $7,500 to one More

Syndicated ''Talkin' Pets'' Marks 36 Years on Air

''Talkin' Pets''

Host Jon Patch is celebrating 36 years of his nationally syndicated radio program "Talkin' Pets," one of the longest-running pet-focused shows in the U.S. Distributed by the Cable Radio Network (CRN), the three-hour weekly program airs live Saturdays from 5-8pm ET and is available to More

Black Effect Adds ''Black Mother Wound Podcast''

The Black Mother Wound

iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network have added "The Black Mother Wound Podcast" to their lineup, selecting the show as the winner of the "Pitch Your Podcast" competition at last year's Black Effect Podcast Festival. Hosted by Jennifer Arnise, the weekly podcast focuses on More

Audacy Launches ''Family Lore'' Podcast on April 8

Family Lore

Audacy has announced the debut of "Family Lore," a new original narrative podcast hosted by Lloyd Lochridge, premiering April 8. The weekly series will release new episodes every Wednesday and will be available on major podcast platforms. "Family Lore" explores stories passed down through families, examining More

iHeart, Big Money Players Debut ''Soccer Moms''

Soccer Moms

iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players podcast network have launched "Soccer Moms," a new improvised comedy podcast that debuted April 7. The series is hosted by Second City Chicago alumni Katie Rich and Holly Laurent, who play best friends Leanne and Janet. Set on the sidelines of a fictional More

Luis Segura Named Ops Manager at WMAL Washington

Luis Segura

Cumulus Media has appointed Luis Segura as Operations Manager for NewsTalk 105.9 WMAL-FM in Washington, DC, effective May 4. Segura most recently served as Program Director for co-owned KSFO-AM in San Francisco and previously held the same role at sister KABC-AM in Los Angeles. Before joining Cumulus in More

AM/FM Radio Delivers Voter Reach, Study Finds

Cumulus Media | Westwood One

A new analysis from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog, based on Edison Research's Q4 2025 "Share of Ear" study, highlights AM/FM radio as a powerful and often underestimated platform for reaching voters during election seasons. The report shows AM/FM radio accounts for 64% of More

Audacy Adds Portland Fire, Thorns Radio Rights

Portland Fire and Portland Thorns

Audacy has secured a new partnership to become the official radio home of the Portland Fire and Portland Thorns, marking the first time both teams' games will be available on radio. Under the agreement, KMTT-AM (910 ESPN) in Portland will serve as the flagship station for the Portland Fire, beginning More

WHBY Unveils New Brand After 100-Year Milestone

WHBY Appleton WI

Following its 100th anniversary celebration, WHBY Appleton, WI, has launched a new brand identity and logo as it begins its second century on the air. The rebrand follows a year-long centennial celebration marking the station's service to Northeast Wisconsin since 1925. Station leadership says the More

Leanne Graham Returns to WRNN Morning Show

Leanne Graham

Dick Broadcasting Company has announced the return of Leanne Graham to the Hot Talk Morning Show on WRNN (Hot Talk 99.5) in Myrtle Beach. Graham rejoins the station after stepping away in 2021 and will team with morning host Joe Cats and producer DJ Slide. The locally focused program serves Grand Strand More

Syndicated Donna & Steve Adds Rochester Affiliate

Donna And Steve

The syndicated morning show Donna & Steve has added a new affiliate, joining KYBA-FM Y-105FM) in Rochester, MN, through its partnership with Skyview Networks. The show launched on the station this week, marking continued expansion for the program, which airs on Hot AC and AC stations nationwide. Hosted More

Audacy Launches Daily WNBA Podcast Series

On The Clock

Audacy is expanding its women's sports audio lineup with a new limited-run podcast series tied to a pivotal moment for the WNBA. The company's "The Women's Hoops Show," hosted by sports journalist Jordan Robinson, is partnering with MOSH Audio to launch "On the Clock," a daily podcast focused on WNBA free More

iHeart Launches Podcast on UFOs, Hollywood Ties

Sound Light & Frequency

iHeartPodcasts has debuted a new original series, "Sound, Light and Frequency," examining claims that the U.S. government may have used Hollywood entertainment as a long-term vehicle for UFO disclosure. The 36-episode podcast is hosted by veteran Hollywood writers and producers Bryce Zabel and Brent More

Licata Named CEO of iHeart Multiplatform Group

Ann Marie Licata

iHeartMedia has named Ann Marie Licata as CEO of its Multiplatform Group, the company's largest operating segment. The Multiplatform Group encompasses the company's Markets Group, which includes more than 860 local broadcast radio stations, as well as its live events and sponsorships division, radio More

Report: Audio Use Surges Among MLB Fans

Audacy Insights

Audacy reports a growing shift in how fans follow Major League Baseball, with audio emerging as a key companion to live game viewing. In a new Insights report, the company says today's mobile, multitasking audience is increasingly turning to audio for a more flexible and personalized experience. More

Changes & Moves

Leanne Graham

Dick Broadcasting Company has announced the return of Leanne Graham to the Hot Talk Morning Show on WRNN (Hot Talk 99.5) in More

KKOB Launches 250 Flags Honor Initiative

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