BIA Advisory Services has increased its 2026 U.S. local advertising forecast, projecting total spending to reach $184.5 billion, an 8.1% year-over-year gain, with radio maintaining a stable position in a rapidly evolving media mix. The revised outlook reflects stronger-than-expected growth in digital channels such as mobile, social, streaming, and connected TV More

Report: Radio Remains Audio's Top Reach Medium

Katz Radio Group

Radio continues to deliver unmatched reach and relevance even as the broader audio landscape expands, according to a new analysis from Katz Radio Group. Citing recent data from Edison Research and Nielsen, Katz said audio consumption is growing across platforms, devices and More

WTOP Promotes Woodfork to Senior Sports Analyst

Rob Woodfork

Hubbard Radio's WTOP/Washington, DC has promoted Rob Woodfork to Senior Sports Analyst as part of a broader effort to expand and reshape its local sports coverage. The move aligns with the station's three-year strategy to move "beyond the scores," placing greater emphasis on in-depth analysis, commentary More

Seaboard Adds ''Interactive Party'' to Syndication

Seaboard Networks

Seaboard Networks continues to expand its programming lineup with the addition of CHR/Hot AC show "The Interactive Party with Scott Evans." The program, which currently airs on a mix of FM and online stations nationwide, is now being offered through Seaboard to terrestrial, LPFM, non-profit and Internet More

Sammi Tempesta Joins Neon 93.1 as PM Host, APD

Sammi Tempesta

Rock KYMT (Neon 93.1) in Las Vegas has named Sammi Tempesta as afternoon host and Assistant Program Director, effective immediately. In her new role, Tempesta will host weekdays from 3-7pm and report to MoJoe Roberts, Senior Vice President for iHeartMedia Las Vegas. Roberts said Tempesta brings "energy, More

TelevisaUnivision Launches Tender Offer for Notes

TelevisaUnivision

TelevisaUnivision has announced that its subsidiary, Univision Communications Inc., has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase a portion of its outstanding 8.000% senior secured notes due 2028. The company said the offer will cover up to a maximum principal amount based on the net proceeds it expects More

Disgraceland, Hollywoodland Join ERM/iHeart Slate

Disgraceland

Exactly Right Media (ERM) and iHeartPodcasts have added Jake Brennan's "Disgraceland" and its spin-off "Hollywoodland" to their joint podcast slate, expanding their partnership in the true crime and entertainment space. Both shows will continue to be produced by Double Elvis, with ERM and iHeartPodcasts More

SBS Reaches Deal to Restructure Debt, Files Chapter 11

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has entered into a restructuring support agreement with a group of bondholders holding more than 72% of its outstanding senior secured notes, outlining a plan to significantly reduce debt and reposition the company for long-term growth. Under the More

Beasley Broadcast Q4 Revenue Falls, Posts Large Loss

Beasley Media Group

Beasley Broadcast Group reported a sharp decline in fourth quarter revenue and a significant net loss, driven largely by a major non-cash impairment charge, according to its latest financial filing. Net revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 fell 21.1% to $53.1 More

AM/FM Radio Leads In-Car Listening, Edison Says

Edison Research at SSRS

AM/FM radio continues to dominate in-car audio listening despite growing competition from digital platforms, according to newly released Q1 2026 data from Edison Research at SSRS. The latest "Share of Ear" findings show that 55% of all in-car audio time among Americans age 13 and older is spent with More

SuiteRadio Offers Stations Oil Well Giveaway

SuiteRadio

SuiteRadio is rolling out a new promotional contest for radio stations, offering listeners the chance to win a royalty interest in a producing oil and gas well. The Houston-based company says the "Oil Well Giveaway" provides participating stations with a market-exclusive More

Seaboard Adds ''Whip of Cords'' for Distribution

Whip of the Chords

Newly launched Seaboard Networks has added "Whip of Cords with Matt Rhodes" to its programming lineup, offering the rock-based show to stations on a free, barter basis. The program blends multiple rock formats with an emphasis on delivering a positive message and is available to all radio outlets, More

Free Q2 Radio Sales Event Targets Revenue Growth

Rainmaker Pathway

A free online radio sales event aimed at helping industry professionals boost revenue in the second quarter is set for this Thursday at 8 p.m. Eastern. The Q2 2026 Radio Sales Event will feature a roundtable discussion with revenue-focused guests including Kristen Cantrell, owner and More

Ana Szabo Launches ''Ana's Group Chat'' Podcast

Ana's Group Chat

YEA Media Group has announced the launch of a new weekly podcast, "Ana's Group Chat," hosted by Kidd Kraddick Morning Show personality Ana Szabo alongside co-host Alicia Becerra. The podcast expands on a popular segment from the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, evolving into a longer-form audio experience More

Seaboard Adds Localized Weather for Affiliates

Seaboard Networks

Seaboard Networks has entered a strategic partnership with Local Storm Center to provide localized weather services to its affiliate radio stations nationwide. Under the agreement, Seaboard will offer professionally produced, market-specific forecasts from Local Storm Center as both a bundled feature More

Audacy Partners with Suzy Welch Podcast

Becoming You

Audacy has announced a partnership with author and NYU Stern School of Business professor Suzy Welch to handle sales and distribution for her podcast, "Becoming You with Suzy Welch." The show joined Audacy in March, 2026 and releases new episodes weekly on Tuesdays across major podcast platforms. The More

KKOB Launches 250 Flags Statewide Honor Initiative

250 Flags

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 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

Changes & Moves

Sammi Tempesta

Rock KYMT (Neon 93.1) in Las Vegas has named Sammi Tempesta as afternoon host and APD, effective immediately. In her new role, More

BIA Ups 2026 Forecast, Radio Holds Steady

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