A new economic study finds that free, local radio remains a powerful engine of the U.S. economy, generating $437 billion in annual GDP and supporting more than 909,000 jobs nationwide, underscoring radio's role as essential infrastructure in communities across the country. The analysis, conducted by Woods & Poole Economics with support from BIA Advisory Services More

NAB Urges FCC to Scrap Outdated Local Ownership Caps

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has filed reply comments with the Federal Communications Commission urging the agency to modernize local radio and television ownership rules it says no longer reflect today's media marketplace. In its filing in the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Regulatory Review, More

Urban One Sets 10-for-1 Reverse Stock Split

Urban One

Urban One said its board has approved a 10-for-1 reverse stock split covering all classes of its common stock, including the publicly traded Class A and Class D shares. Stockholders had previously authorized the move on June 18, 2025, granting the board discretion on the final ratio. More

Alex Siciliano to Exit NAB Communications Role

Alex Siciliano

National Association of Broadcasters Senior Vice President of Communications Alex Siciliano will depart the organization at the end of next week after deciding to pursue another professional opportunity. In a note shared with industry contacts, Siciliano said it had been an honor to work on behalf of More

97.9 WRMF's KVJ Show Unveils ''Captain Crust''

Captain Crust and Princess Pepperoni

Jason Pennington and Virginia Sinicki of 97.9 WRMF West Palm Beach's KVJ Show have turned their on-air camaraderie into a community give-back, creating a superhero duo -- Captain Crust and Princess Pepperoni -- and launching a grassroots initiative called "The Power of Pizza." The campaign aims to More

Podcast Explores Roald Dahl's Hidden Life as Spy & Writer

The Secret World of Roald Dahl

iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment have announced the launch of "The Secret World of Roald Dahl," a new documentary podcast series examining the little-known personal history of one of the world's most famous children's authors. The series, from iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment, premieres More

Drive-Time Congestion Expands Radio's In-Car Reach

Katz Radio Group

As daily traffic congestion rises across major U.S. metro areas, new insights point to an expanding opportunity for brands to reach attentive in-car audiences, with AM/FM radio continuing to dominate in-vehicle audio listening. According to a new analysis from Katz Radio, the More

Three Top 100 Markets Shift Ratings to Eastlan

Eastlan

Three more Top 100 radio markets are moving their audience measurement to Eastlan as the company's expansion continues into 2026. Honolulu, Reno and Tulsa will now be continuously measured by Eastlan, reflecting what the company describes as a broader reassessment by More

AEI Paper Argues FCC Has Outlived Its Purpose

Mark Jamison

A new working paper from the American Enterprise Institute contends that the Federal Communications Commission has outlived the economic and technological conditions that justified its creation and should be disbanded. Authored by economist Mark Jamison, the paper argues that the FCC was designed in 1934 More

The Zone Returns to Phoenix as AI-Infused Triple A

KZON-FM-HD2 (94.9 The Zone) Phoenix

Zelus Media Group has partnered with SonicTrek.ai to relaunch The Zone "Where Music Matters" in Phoenix on 94.9 and 103.9 KZON-FM-HD2, marking the format's return as a 24/7 AI-infused Triple A station. The revived Zone will blend artificial intelligence with licensed human voices, including format More

Audacy Details How AI Is Redefining Local Search Visibility

Audacy Insights

In a new Audacy Insights article, Audacy is warning that rapid changes in AI-powered search are reshaping how consumers discover local businesses - and that traditional search strategies may no longer be enough. In "Dominating Local Search in the Age of AI," Jenny Sutton, Jenny Sutton, Senior Vice More

Cumulus Media Appoints Carol Flaton to Board

Carol Flaton

Cumulus Media has appointed Carol Flaton to its Board of Directors, effective January 15. Flaton's appointment follows the resignation of Joan Hogan Gillman, who is stepping down after eight years on the board. Chairman Andrew W. Hobson said Flaton brings more than 30 years of experience in financial More

FOX Sports Radio Adds "Stugotz and Company LIVE!"

Jon Stugotz Weiner

FOX Sports Radio will debut "Stugotz and Company LIVE!" as part of its weekday afternoon lineup beginning Monday, January 19. The program, hosted by Jon "Stugotz" Weiner, will air weekdays from 3-5pm ET on more than 270 FOX Sports Radio affiliates nationwide. The show will also stream on FOX Sports Radio's More

Westwood One Carries NFL Divisional Round Live

Westwood One

Westwood One will deliver live play-by-play coverage of the NFL Divisional Round across the weekend of Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18. The broadcasts continue Westwood One's long-standing relationship as the official network audio partner of the National Football League, marking the company's More

Huntsville TX LPFM Outlet Spirit 94.3 FM Launches

KHSP (Spirit 94.3) Huntsville TX

KHSP-LP (Spirit 94.3 FM) officially signed on the air at midnight on January 1, launching a new low-power FM Christian radio service in Huntsville, TX. The station began its inaugural broadcast with prayer, marking the new year by dedicating the station, its mission, and the Huntsville community to More

Dan Proft Extends AM 560 Morning Show Through 2027

Dan Proft

Salem Media Group has reached a new two-year contract extension with Chicago morning talk show host Dan Proft, keeping him on News/Talk WIND (AM 560 The Answer) through the end of 2027. Proft has hosted Chicago's Morning Answer since 2015 and is the longest-running morning talk show host in the Chicago More

Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts Launch ''Mind Games''

Mind Games

Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts have launched Mind Games, a new investigative series that explores the origins, influence, and controversies surrounding Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a form of hypnotherapy that has quietly shaped sectors ranging from business and the military to wellness culture. More

PodcastOne Extends Adam Carolla Deal, Adds SiriusXM

The Adam Corolla Show

PodcastOne has signed a multiyear extension with comedian and podcast host Adam Carolla for The Adam Carolla Show, continuing a partnership that dates back more than a decade. As part of the expanded agreement, the daily show will also gain same-day distribution on SiriusXM. Beginning January 26, The More

Matt Scarano Named Beasley Detroit VP/Market Manager

Matt Scarano

Beasley Media Group has named Matt Scarano Vice President and Market Manager of its Detroit operations, effective January 14. In the role, Scarano will oversee Beasley's Detroit station brands -- WRIF, WCSX, WDMK-FM, and WMGC-FM. Scarano brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience in radio More

Audacy Brings 670 The Score to FM With 104.3 Simulcast

104.3 The Score Chicago

Audacy has announced the launch of "104.3 The Score," an FM simulcast of Sports WSCR-AM (670 The Score), bringing the station's programming to FM listeners in Chicago for the first time beginning February 2. The move displaces Classic Hip Hop WBMX-FM (104.3 Jams), while The Score will continue to broadcast More

Salem Promotes Carolyn Cassidy to VP, Regional GM

Carolyn Cassidy

Salem Media Group has promoted Carolyn Cassidy to Vice President & Regional General Manager, expanding her role on the company's Senior Leadership Team. In her new post, Cassidy will continue to oversee Salem's operations in Columbus, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. Cassidy has been with Salem for several More

Radio Reaches Two-Thirds of Financially Optimistic Adults

The Media Audit

New research from The Media Audit suggests radio remains a powerful channel for reaching consumers most likely to keep spending after the holidays, a period that typically challenges retailers. According to the study, 31.8% of U.S. adults age 18 and older describe themselves as More

Changes & Moves

Dan Proft

Salem Media Group has reached a new two-year contract extension with Chicago morning talk show host Dan Proft, keeping him on WIND More

Report: Local Radio Drives $437 Billion GDP

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