The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Since 1987, these awards have honored radio stations for their outstanding community service efforts, from radiothons for their local children's hospitals and support for veterans to food drives after severe weather More

SBS Posts Lower Q3 Revs, Sees 2025 Strong Sequential Gains

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS)

Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) reported third-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, highlighting improved performance compared to earlier this year despite continued softness in the broader advertising market. The company said sequential gains in revenue, Station Operating More

103.3 The APP Revives Alternative in San Antonio

103.3 The APP in San Antonio

Connoisseur Media has relaunched 103.3 The APP on K277CX, bringing the Alternative format back to San Antonio for the first time in nearly ten years. The station officially debuted Monday, December 1, becoming the city's only dedicated Alternative outlet and offering more than three decades of influential More

Power 105.1 Elevates Prostyle, Wilson to Leadership Roles

Alexander Santelises and Symantha Wilson

iHeartMedia's Hip Hop WWPR (Power 105.1) New York has announced two leadership promotions, naming Alexander Santelises -- known on-air as DJ Prostyle -- as Assistant Program Director and elevating Symantha Wilson to Music Director for Power 105.1 and Producer for The More

Westwood One Launches New Drake C. Toll Morning Show

Drake C. Toll

Westwood One is expanding its sports lineup with the debut of a new national morning show hosted by sports media personality Drake C. Toll. The program will air weekdays from 6-9am, positioning Toll as the network's latest voice. Toll brings a fast-paced, high-energy approach shaped by his work as a More

FCC Closes More Than 2,000 Inactive Proceedings

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has closed 2,048 inactive proceedings, marking the largest single termination of dormant dockets in the agency's history. The move is part of an ongoing effort to streamline operations, modernize internal processes, and improve overall regulatory efficiency. More

BBC Introducing Debuts U.S. Show via TN College Radio

BBC Introducing in America

BBC Introducing is making its official U.S. debut with the launch of "BBC Introducing in America," premiering Friday, December 5, through a new partnership with the College Radio Foundation. The monthly program will air on the first Friday of each month and will pilot in Tennessee More

New Study Reveals How Americans Use and View TikTok

Edison Research

Edison Research has released new findings from The Infinite Scroll: A TikTok Report, offering a detailed look at how Americans use and perceive the platform. Presented during a webinar by Senior Director of Research Alex Bargiacchi and Associate Director of Research Salma Aly, the study examined user habits, More

Audio Drives Big Gains for Cellular Brands, Study Finds

Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group

AM/FM Radio continues to play an outsized role in the nation's wireless marketplace, according to new insights from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group. An analysis of consumer behavior, media usage, and ROI reveals that America's three largest carriers -- Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T -- rely More

Jeff Warshaw Appointed to NAB Radio Board Seat

Jeff Warshaw

The National Association of Broadcasters has named Jeff Warshaw, founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media, to the NAB Radio Board, filling the District 24 seat previously held by Bob Proffitt. The appointment is effective immediately under NAB bylaws. Warshaw leads one of the largest radio groups in the More

Sports Audio: Where Fan Passion Becomes Brand Power

Insights From Audacy

Insights From Audacy highlights the growing influence of sports Audio as one of the most trusted and emotionally charged environments for brand advertisers. Far beyond the roar of the crowd, Audacy says the daily voice of hometown sports hosts has become the true heartbeat of fans in cities like More

River Radio Flips Three Ohio Signals to Boost Radio

Boost Radio

River Radio Ministries has expanded its reach to younger Christian audiences with the launch of Boost Radio on multiple Ohio signals through a new partnership with Gateway Media's St. Louis-based Boost Radio network. As of Monday, December 1, The River has flipped three stations -- 90.1 Canton, 88.9 More

The Wally Show Podcast Tops 20 Million Downloads

Hope Media Group

Hope Media Group is marking a major digital milestone as "The Wally Show Podcast" has surpassed 20 million total downloads, a significant achievement for the long-running Christian radio program. Launched in 2009, the podcast has grown into one of Christian radio's most More

PickleJar Up All Night Expands Nationwide on LRN

PickleJar Entertainment Group & Local Radio Networks

PickleJar Entertainment Group is expanding its flagship Country radio program, "PickleJar Up All Night," across more than 80 Local Radio Networks (LRN) affiliates in a nationwide rollout. The show is offered weeknights from 7pm-midnight or midnight-6am ET and is hosted from Nashville by Katie Cook and Scott More

FCC Fines Sun Signals, Clears Way for W230CP Renewal

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC's Audio Division has adopted a Consent Decree resolving multiple rule violations involving FM translator W230CP in Pittsfield, MA, licensed to Sun Signals LLC. The action clears the way for renewal of the station's license once the company meets several conditions, including payment of fines and More

Rob Parker Named NSMA Hall of Fame Finalist

Rob Parker

FOX Sports Radio's Rob Parker has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 National Sports Media Association (NSMA) Hall of Fame in the Living Sportswriter category. Parker -- co-host of The Odd Couple with Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington, MLB Network analyst, and founder/editor of MLBbro.com -- is among 40 More

Steve Davis Returns to Middays on Y100 Green Bay

Steve Davis

Longtime Green Bay air personality Steve Davis is back on the radio, joining country outlet WNCY-FM (Y100) for the noon to 2pm weekday slot. The move, effective December 1, brings Davis back to the country format where he launched his career in 1993 at WGEE-FM (99 Country), a predecessor to Y100 under More

YouTube Reveals 2025 Trends, Top Podcasts & New Recap Tool

YouTube

YouTube is closing out its 20th anniversary year with two major end-of-year releases: its annual Trending Lists and the launch of YouTube Recap, a personalized year-in-review feature for users. The 2025 Trending Lists highlight the creators, songs, cultural moments-and for radio and audio fans, the top More

iHeartMedia Elevates Mike McGuinness to CFO Role

iHeartMedia elevates Executive Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Mike McGuinness to Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, according to an SEC filing released Monday. The move shifts the long-held CFO responsibilities of Rich Bressler, who has carried the title since joining More

Jill Strada Adds PD Role at Miami's 103.5 The Beat

Jill Strada

iHeartMedia has expanded the responsibilities of Atlanta-based Division Executive Vice President of Programming Jill Strada, announcing she will also serve as Program Director for WMIB (103.5 The Beat) in Miami. Strada shared the news on social media, calling the move a meaningful return to the South More

Veteran Programmer Michelle Matthews Dies at 54

Michelle Matthews

American General Media's Albuquerque cluster is mourning the loss of Operations Manager Michelle Matthews, who passed away Thanksgiving morning following a battle with health issues. She was 54. Matthews joined AGM's Albuquerque group in May, bringing with her decades of programming and leadership More

The Money Pit Radio Show to End After 25-Year Run

The Money Pit

After more than a quarter-century helping homeowners tackle projects big and small, The Money Pit Radio Show will air its final broadcast the weekend of December 27-28. The syndicated home improvement program, produced by Money Pit Media and Squeaky Door Productions, is concluding its run following the More

Changes & Moves

Steve Davis

Longtime Green Bay air personality Steve Davis is back on the radio, joining country outlet WNCY-FM (Y100) for the noon to 2pm weekday slot. More

NAB Reveals 2026 Crystal Award Finalists

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