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Radio Still Rules with Drivers in Smart Cars

Despite the influx of high-tech infotainment systems and AI-enhanced dashboards, local AM/FM radio remains the go-to companion for American drivers, according to a new study from Audacy. The report, 'Audio Access: What Drivers Value Most in Next-Gen Vehicles,' marks the fifth wave of Audacy's Connected Car research, tracking consumer behavior More

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks to Depart After 6 Years

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks officially announced his resignation during Thursday's open meeting, concluding a nearly six-year tenure as the Commission's senior Democratic member. His departure shifts the agency into a Republican majority, with Democrat Anna Gomez now the sole non-Republican on the More

Bengals, iHeartMedia Cincinnati Extend Radio Partnership

Cincinnati Begals

The Cincinnati Bengals and iHeartMedia Cincinnati have announced a multi-year extension of their radio broadcast partnership, ensuring that fans can continue to hear every play of Bengals football through the 2028 NFL season. Bengals games will continue to air on one of the most powerful "triple-cast" setups More

iHeart, NPR, Audacy Hold Top Podcast Spots in April

Triton Digital

Triton Digital has released its U.S. Podcast Ranker for the April 2025 reporting period (March 31-April 27), highlighting continued dominance by leading networks and the debut of several new shows, including a notable first appearance by the BBC. The iHeart Audience Network More

MediaCo Reports Significant Q1 2025 Revenue Growth

MediaCo

MediaCo Holding reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025, showcasing a substantial year-over-year revenue increase, primarily driven by the full integration of Estrella Broadcasting's assets. The company posted revenues of $28.03 million, a significant rise from $6.71 million in More

WHLD to Become WUSW Under Shula's Radio One Buffalo

Radio One Buffalo

Talk WHLD-AM in Niagara Falls-Buffalo will soon broadcast under new call letters. Buddy Shula's Radio One Buffalo announced that the FCC has approved the change to WUSW, effective June 1. The format has not yet been announced, but the branding shift suggests a patriotic theme or a More

KMOX Stays On Air to Deliver Coverage During Tornado Strike

KMOX-FM in St. Louis

As a powerful EF-3 tornado tore through the western suburbs of St. Louis last weekend, KMOX-FM remained a critical source of information and comfort to residents, thanks to the swift action of its staff and engineers. With storm clouds looming and emergency alerts escalating, KMOX engineer Kyle Hammer More

Bay Area Sports Collective Launches Three New Podcasts

Bay Area Sports Collective

The Bay Area Sports Collective, a new podcast network founded by veteran broadcasters Tom Tolbert, Paul McCaffrey, and John Lund, has announced the launch of three original sports podcasts hosted by some of the most familiar names in Bay Area sports media. The new shows debut this week and are available via More

B-Dub Hits the Road for Annual Cross-Country Charity Ride

B-Dub Hits the Road for Cross-Country Charity Ride

Portland radio personality B-Dub is revving up for another cross-country motorcycle ride in support of military families. Beginning June 15, the KUPL (98.7 The Bull) host will embark on his third annual "B-Dub's Longest Ride," a 5,000-mile solo journey across the U.S. to raise More

Audacy Announces Signal Changes in Chattanooga

WRXR-FM and WKXJ-FM

Audacy has announced a frequency realignment for two of its Chattanooga radio outlets, set to take effect Thursday, May 23 at 12pm ET. WRXR-FM (Rock 105) will move to 103.7 FM and rebrand as "Rock 103.7," while WKXJ-FM (Kiss FM) will shift to 105.5 FM, rebranding as "105.5 Kiss FM." "We always find ways More

Gracie Awards Celebrate 50 Years of Honoring Women in Media

Gracie Awards

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) marked a milestone 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards on May 20 with a star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, celebrating the achievements of women who continue to shape the media industry. Hosted by comedian and More

Kernan Named President & CEO of Nashville Public Radio

Holly Kernan

Nashville Public Radio appoints Holly Kernan as its next President and CEO. A veteran leader in public media, Kernan will oversee 90.3 WPLN News, WNXP 91.1, and the organization's classical music streaming service. She succeeds Steve Swenson, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Kernan most More

Delilah Returns KDUN License, Ends Reedsport Radio Chapter

Delilah

Syndicated radio host Delilah has officially returned the license for 1030 KDUN in Reedsport, OR, to the FCC, ending a personal and professional chapter that dates back to the start of her radio career. Delilah purchased the station in 2021 for $60,000, reviving the signal where she first took to the More

590 The Fan Becomes KLIS ''The Lou Information Station''

KLIS (The Lou Information Station)/St. Louis

A new chapter is beginning for longtime St. Louis radio outlet 590 KFNS-AM, as it rebrands to KLIS The Lou Information Station under the ownership of Big Toe Media. Founded by Dave Greene and Alabama-based entrepreneur Conrad Thompson, Big Toe Media is purchasing the station from More

Kevin & Amy Join Today's Christian Music for Mornings

Kevin & Amy

Christian FM Media Group adds Kevin and Amy, a well-known and award-winning morning show duo, to the Today's Christian Music network lineup. Originating from "The House FM" in Oklahoma, Kevin and Amy now bring their blend of humor, faith, and encouragement to over 100 Christian radio affiliates across the More

Smart Devices Drive Surge in UK Podcast Listening

Edison Research

Smart devices are deeply embedded in the daily audio habits of UK listeners, both at home and on the road, according to The Infinite Dial UK 2025 study, presented today at The Podcast Show in London. The research, conducted by Edison Research and sponsored by SiriusXM Media and AdsWizz, reveals strong growth More

CRS360 Webinar Explores the Evolving Role of Personality

CRS360

Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has unveiled a new installment in its CRS360 webinar series titled "A Face For Radio? A Difference For Your Listeners," now available for streaming at CountryRadioSeminar.com. Building on findings presented at CRS 2025, the session delves into the shifting More

Ballen Studios Launches New Podcast ''A Twist of History''

A Twist of History

Ballen Studios, the media company founded by storyteller MrBallen, has debuted a new weekly podcast entitled "A Twist of History." The series is available starting today, Wednesday, May 21, on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. "A Twist of History" explores More

ARN's iHeart and Global Announce Podcast Partnership

ARN & iHeart

ARN's iHeart and Global Announce Podcast Partnership Australia's leading audio company ARN and UK-based media giant Global have announced a new long-term podcast partnership that will expand the reach and monetization of both companies' content across international markets. As part of the agreement, More

Hooker & DB Launch Annual ''Bikes or Bust'' Drive

KAAZ-FM (Rock 106.7)/Salt Lake City

iHeartMedia Salt Lake City's Hooker & DB Morning Show on KAAZ-FM (Rock 106.7) is once again teaming up with The Advocates Injury Attorneys and the Bicycle Collective for its annual Bikes or Bust charity event. The initiative collects used and old bicycles to benefit Bicycle More

Report: Marketers Shift Tactics Amid Budget Cuts

Nielsen

Marketers around the globe are recalibrating their strategies in 2025 as economic uncertainty, evolving technologies, and shifting consumer behavior reshape the advertising landscape, according to Nielsen's 2025 Annual Marketing Report. The survey of 1,400 senior marketing More

Audacy Expands MaxxCasting Coverage to Boost Bay Area Reach

Geo Broadcast Solutions

Audacy has enhanced the broadcast coverage of its San Francisco outlets -- KLLC-FM (Alice @ 97.3) and KITS-FM (ALT 105.3) -- with the deployment of MaxxCasting technology, adding over 800,000 potential listeners across the Bay Area. The implementation uses seven strategically placed MaxxCasting nodes to More

Changes & Moves

Kim Fitz

Christian FM Media Group has announced the addition of veteran Christian radio host Kim Fitz to its syndicated "Today's Christian More

Radio Still Rules with Drivers in Smart Cars

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