Joey Brooks has departed iHeartMedia, ending his tenure as Senior Vice President of Programming overseeing WBWL/Boston and WWYZ/Hartford, along with the company's eight Connecticut stations. Brooks also served as Director of Brand Strategy & Programming for iHeartMedia's Hot AC stations nationwide. He noted that the move marks the first layoff of More

NHPR Names Podglomerate Exclusive Podcast Sales Partner

The Podglomerate

New Hampshire Public Radio has entered an exclusive podcast sales partnership with The Podglomerate, naming the agency as the sole sales representative for NHPR's podcast portfolio. Under the agreement, The Podglomerate will oversee advertising sales for NHPR-produced podcasts. Rebecca Lavoie, NHPR's More

The Fitness Revolution Has a Soundtrack And It's Radio

The Media Audit

As the fitness industry heads into 2026 with projected growth of 8%, new research suggests audio platforms -- particularly radio -- may offer advertisers a disproportionate share of health-club users. According to data cited from The Media Audit and investment firm MCCG Invest, More

Cat Thomas Joins SonicTrek.ai in Marketing, AI Role

Cat Thomas

Veteran radio programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai in the newly created role of Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions, effective immediately. In his new position, Thomas will work closely with Partner and Chief Revenue Officer Mike Agovino to identify and onboard new affiliate More

Paul Castronovo Re-Ups With Big 105.9 For Multi-Year Run

Paul Castronovo

iHeartMedia's WBGG (Big 105.9) Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with veteran South Florida morning host Paul Castronovo, extending The Paul Castronovo Show for another multi-year run. Under the deal, the program will continue to air live weekdays from 6-10am on WBGG, where Castronovo has anchored More

Skyview Networks, TM Studios Form Audio Sales Partnership

Skyview Networks

Skyview Networks has announced a network audio sales partnership with TM Studios that takes effect this January. Under the agreement, Skyview Networks will gain exclusive access to TM Studios' advertising inventory across its affiliate network. Skyview's sales team will represent the More

KUPL Launches New Local Morning Show January 20

KUPL (98.7 The Bull) Portland OR

KUPL (98.7 The Bull) in Portland will debut a new, locally focused morning show on Tuesday, January 20, featuring Jeff "JR" Ramsey, Jake Byron, and Mallory Santic. The station says the new lineup is built around live, local engagement and is designed to reflect Portland's country music community. The More

Woody & Wilcox Add Two Cumulus Affiliates

Woody & Wilcox

Syndicated The Woody & Wilcox Show is continuing its expansion with the addition of two new affiliates, Cumulus Media's Classic Rock WQUT-FM in Johnson City-Kingsport and Rock WSMS-FM in Columbus-Starkville, replacing John Boy & Billy on both outlets. With the additions, the show's mix of humor, pop More

Tina Murley Joins Connoisseur Media as SVP, West

Tina Murley

Connoisseur Media has named Tina Murley Senior Vice President, Western Region and Market Manager for San Francisco and San Jose, effective immediately. Murley most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer for Beasley Broadcast Group, where she was credited with revenue growth and strategic leadership across More

CPB Board Votes to Dissolve After Federal Funding Cut

Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced that its board of directors has voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years, following Congress's decision to rescind all federal funding for public broadcasting. CPB said sustained political opposition and the loss of More

92.9 FM ESPN Revamps Lineup as Geoff Calkins Exits

WMFS-FM & AM (92.9 FM ESPN) Memphis

WMFS-FM & AM (92.9 FM ESPN) Memphis has announced a series of weekday programming updates that will take effect January 12, including expanded local shows and the departure of a longtime on-air voice. Under the new schedule, "J&J" with John Martin and Jason Smith will air weekdays More

Study Finds Audio Podcast Ads Outperform YouTube Video

Cumulus Media | Westwood One

A new podcast sales effectiveness study from Oxford Road and Podscribe finds that audio podcast ads significantly outperform YouTube podcast video ads in driving consumer purchases, reinforcing a growing body of research showing audio's advantage in attention, engagement, and return on investment. The More

KZ106 Names Jeremy Loper as New Morning Host

Jeremy Loper

WSKZ-FM (KZ106) Chattanooga announced that veteran rock radio host Jeremy Loper will join the Classic Rock outlet as host of The Loper Show, beginning January 12. Loper arrives from Nashville, where he most recently hosted mornings at WNRQ (105.9 The Rock). Prior to that, he spent 12 years in Columbus, OH, More

MIW Sets Jan. 15 Leadership Webinar for Radio Pros

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW)

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) is encouraging industry professionals to register for its upcoming webinar, Management 101: Becoming an Impactful Leader, scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 at 2pm ET. The one-hour session will focus on practical leadership development for both emerging and More

Tanner & Friends Goes Live, Local on 98.9 The Bull Seattle

Tanner Chambers

Hubbard Radio's KPNW-FM (98.9 The Bull) has launched a new live and local morning show, "Tanner & Friends," based entirely in Seattle. The program is hosted by Pacific Northwest native Tanner Chambers and centers on conversation-driven content, emphasizing authenticity and connection over spectacle. The More

Jake Underwood Launches New Show on WHK Cleveland

Jake Underwood

Salem Media Group has launched The Jake Underwood Show, a new weekday program airing from 9am-noon on Cleveland's WHK-AM (1420 The Answer). Positioned as a daily conversation hub for Northeast Ohio, the show will focus on politics, culture, faith, sports, and local issues, with an emphasis on audience More

Black Box Group Unveils 'The Drop' Content Tool

Black Box Group

Black Box Group (BBG) has launched The Drop, a new content and revenue tool designed to help radio shows and podcasts differentiate themselves in increasingly crowded dayparts. Curated by veteran programmer, talent coach, and brand strategist Keith Cunningham, The Drop is delivered up to three times per More

Erick Erickson Show Expands Affiliate Roster for 2026

Erick Erickson

The Erick Erickson Show is kicking off 2026 with a slate of new affiliates and expanded clearances across multiple markets, including weekday additions and expanded weekend "Best Of" placements. Beginning January 5, Cumulus Media's WMAC (Newstalk 940) in Macon, GA will add the program weekdays from 3-6pm, More

Beasley Media Group Marks 65 Years of Broadcasting

Beasley Media Group

Beasley Media Group is marking its 65th anniversary in 2026, reflecting its evolution from a single small-market radio station into a diversified media company with a national footprint. The company traces its roots to December 3, 1961, when founder George Beasley received an FCC license to build More

Joe Concha Joins WABC New York Weeknights at 9pm

Joe Concha

WABC New York has expanded its weeknight programming with the addition of Joe Concha, who will host a one-hour show from 9-10pm ET, Monday through Friday, beginning January 5. Concha will continue to host his existing Sunday program from 11am-noon ET. Since taking over that Sunday time slot, his show has More

Federal Judge Freezes Nielsen Network Policy

Nielsen

A federal judge has granted Cumulus Media a sweeping preliminary injunction against Nielsen, sharply limiting how the ratings provider can price and sell its national radio ratings product while an antitrust case moves forward. In a December 30 order, Judge Jeannette A. Vargas of More

Broadcasters Seek to Reopen FM Translator Relocation Rules

Federal Communications Commission

A coalition of more than 20 broadcast companies has filed a Petition for Rule Making asking the Federal Communications Commission to reinstate and expand expired rules that allowed AM radio stations greater flexibility in acquiring and relocating FM translators. The filing seeks to amend Section More

Changes & Moves

Jake Underwood

SMG has launched The Jake Underwood Show, a new weekday program airing from 9am-noon on Cleveland's WHK-AM (1420 The Answer). More

Brooks Exits iHeartMedia Programming Role

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