iHeartMedia has begun a sweeping restructuring of its programming organization that includes staff reductions across dozens of markets as the company works toward an additional $50 million in annualized cost savings announced earlier this year. The restructuring follows iHeartMedia's first-quarter announcement that it would launch a new cost-saving initiative in the second half of 2026 More

FCC Adopts EAS Cybersecurity, Modernization Rules

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of the nation's Emergency Alert System (EAS) while launching a broader effort to modernize both EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Approved Thursday, the Report and Order requires EAS participants More

AM/FM Radio Dominates Audio Among Nissan Drivers

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

AM/FM radio continues to dominate audio listening among Nissan drivers, according to a new Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog that cites newly released Q1 2026 data from Edison Research's "Share of Ear" study. The report, authored by Pierre Bouvard, says Nissan owners spend 86% of their More

Doc Reno Exits iHeart's BIG 105.9 After 24 Years

Doc Reno

Longtime Miami air personality Doc Reno has exited iHeartMedia's Classic Rock WBGG-FM (BIG 105.9)/Miami after 24 years in afternoon drive. Reno had hosted afternoons on BIG 105.9 since joining the station in July, 2002. In addition to his local role, he has been heard nationally since 2009 as host of the More

Sonja Morrell Takes Middays at 106.9 The Fox Norfolk

Sonja Morrell

Hampton Roads Media Group has named longtime team member Sonja Morrell as midday host & content creator for Classic Rock WAFX (106.9 The Fox) in Norfolk-Virginia Beach, VA. Morrell succeeds Mike Arlo, who held the midday post until his passing in June following a brief illness. A familiar voice to More

RAB Launches AI Webinar Series for Radio Sales

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) will launch a new four-part webinar series, "The AI Advantage for Radio Sales," on Wednesday, July 8, with a session highlighting ProspectingPro, the organization's AI-powered prospecting platform for radio sellers. The free webinar for RAB members begins at noon CT/1pm More

Dave Pasch Leaves Cardinals Booth for ESPN Role

Dave Pasch

Longtime Arizona Cardinals radio play-by-play voice Dave Pasch is stepping down after 24 seasons as he expands his role with ESPN under a new multi-year agreement. Pasch, who has been with ESPN since 2003, will continue as one of the network's lead play-by-play announcers for the NBA, college basketball and More

Jacobs Media to Host Free Digital Revenue Webinar

JacobsDR

Jacobs Media will present a free webinar on Thursday, July 16, designed to help radio broadcasters strengthen their digital revenue strategies by sharing lessons learned from working with stations over the past two years. Entitled "10 Things We Learned Helping Radio Stations More

WNYC/New York Brings 'Soundcheck' Back to Radio

Soundcheck

WNYC/New York is bringing "Soundcheck" back to the airwaves with a new weekly radio program hosted by longtime music journalist John Schaefer. The hour-long show premieres Saturday, June 27 at 8pm ET. The new broadcast edition will feature highlights from the acclaimed "Soundcheck" podcast, showcasing More

Classic Rock U Unveils July 4 Holiday Special

Classic Rock U

Skyview Networks' Classic Rock U will celebrate Independence Day with a special Fourth of July edition titled "American Anthems of Rock 'n' Roll," hosted by Adam Reader, better known as the Professor of Rock. The holiday program will spotlight the songs that have helped define More

LABF Releases America 250 Broadcast Spots

Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF)

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) has released a new series of fully produced radio and television public service spots to help broadcasters commemorate America's 250th Anniversary. The 30-second spots are part of LABF's "Before It Was History, It Was Broadcast" campaign and feature More

SBS Promotes Andrew Frausto to Los Angeles GSM

Andrew Frausto

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has promoted Andrew Frausto to General Sales Manager for its Los Angeles operations, effective immediately. Frausto, who joined SBS Los Angeles in 2024 as Local Sales Manager, will now oversee all sales operations for the company's Los Angeles properties, including regional More

Mike Fabian Named Cumulus Boise Market Manager

Mike Fabian

Cumulus Media has appointed Mike Fabian as Vice President/Market Manager for its cluster in Boise, ID. Fabian joins Cumulus from Townsquare Media, where he has served as Chief Revenue Officer/Market President in Sierra Vista, AZ, since 2022. Prior to that role, he spent more than 12 years with Cherry Creek More

Global Study Highlights Audio's Marketing Power

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

A new global study unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is making a strong case for audio advertising, with research showing campaigns that include audio deliver significantly stronger business and brand outcomes than those that do not. For the first time, the leading More

Kyle Youmans Named New Voice of the Ravens

Kyle Youmans

The Baltimore Ravens have named Kyle Youmans as the new "Voice of the Ravens," succeeding longtime play-by-play announcer Gerry Sandusky, who retired in April after 20 seasons in the role. Youmans will serve as the team's radio play-by-play announcer for in-season broadcasts and call Ravens preseason More

CRB Webinar Examines Country Music Generations

CRS360

Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has released the latest edition of its CRS360 webinar series, offering new research into how country music fans of different generations view traditional and contemporary country music, as well as the growing number of country-pop collaborations. More

Lady Vee Returns to Kixie 107 in Jackson MS

Lady Vee

WKXI-FM (Kixie 107) in Jackson, MS welcomes back longtime air personality Lady Vee, who returns to the station's lineup after a brief retirement. Beginning this week, listeners can once again hear Lady Vee weekdays starting at 9am as she resumes her role on the station. Known throughout Mississippi and More

Ashley & Brad Add Texas, North Dakota Affiliates

Ashley & Brad

The Ashley & Brad Show has expanded its affiliate roster with the addition of two new stations, KKHA-FM in Markham, TX, and KQYZ-FM (Q98) in Grand Forks, ND. The syndicated program continues to grow across North America, offering stations a flexible format that allows programmers to More

CMG Names Jules Riley Atlanta Programming Chief

Jules Riley

Cox Media Group (CMG) has appointed Jules Riley as Director of Operations and Programming for its Atlanta radio cluster, overseeing the programming strategy and daily operations for WSB-FM, WSRV and WALR. In her new role, Riley will oversee content and operational leadership across the stations, working More

Cumulus Promotes Jay Davis to Regional VP

Jay Davis

Cumulus Media has promoted Jay Davis to Regional Vice President, expanding his leadership responsibilities to include oversight of the company's six-station cluster in Colorado Springs, CO, while continuing to lead its Oklahoma City operations. Davis will retain his role as Vice President & Market Manager More

Caroline Beasley Inducted Into FAB Hall of Fame

Caroline Beasley

Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley has been inducted into the 2026 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame, one of the industry's highest honors, during the Florida Association of Broadcasters' Annual Conference at The Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, FL. The Hall of Fame recognizes broadcasters whose More

Heather Roberts Named News Director at KXL Portland

Heather Roberts

Connoisseur Media has promoted Heather Roberts to News Director at KXL in Portland, OR, expanding her leadership responsibilities at the heritage News/Talk outlet while she continues as co-anchor of Portland's Morning News. In her new role, Roberts will oversee the editorial direction of KXL's newsroom, More

Changes & Moves

Judi Franco and Dennis Malloy

WKXW-FM (New Jersey 101.5) Trenton has announced the return of longtime host Dennis Malloy, who will reunite with co-host Judi Franco for middays More

iHeart Begins Programming Restructuring

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