Nielsen's latest Network Audio Today 2025 report highlights the enduring strength of network radio, showing that more than 93% of U.S. radio listeners tune to a network-affiliated station each week - a figure that holds steady across all age groups, races, and demographics. The study, based on Spring 2025 data from More

Bustos to Flip Olympia's Mixx 96.1 to Spanish AC X96

Bustos Media

Bustos Media is expanding its footprint in the Puget Sound area with the acquisition of AC outlet KXXO (Mixx 96.1) serving Olympia-Tacoma, WA, from 3 Cities Inc., owned by David Rauh and Toni Holm, for $1.5 million. The company will assume operations on Monday, October 27, when More

Farragher Returns to Beasley for Dual Midday Roles

Barbara Farragher

Barbara Farragher is back on the Beasley Media airwaves, taking over middays on AC WMGQ (Magic 98.3) in New Brunswick and Classic Hits WJRZ (100.1) in Manahawkin, NJ. Farragher is no stranger to either station. She previously co-hosted mornings at WMGQ in the 1990s and spent more than a decade at WJRZ, where More

iHeartPodcasts Launches ''Health Stuff'' Podcast

''Health Stuff''

iHeartPodcasts is expanding its flagship "Stuff" series with the launch of "Health Stuff," a new original podcast blending expert medical insight with comedy and humanity. Hosted by Dr. Priyanka Wali and Hari Kondabolu, the weekly show aims to make complex health topics accessible, factual, and entertaining. More

Nwodim's "Thanks Dad" Joins iHeart's Big Money Players

''Thanks Dad''

iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network (BMP) are welcoming actress and producer Ego Nwodim's award-winning podcast "Thanks Dad" to their slate of shows. The move brings Nwodim's blend of humor, heart, and candid conversation to a broader audience, with season two set to debut Tuesday, More

Condo-Bucknell Joins Infinity as Sr. Revenue Leader

Jeanne-Marie Condo-Bucknell

Infinity Networks has named Jeanne-Marie Condo-Bucknell as Senior Revenue Leader, where she will guide the company's revenue strategy and growth initiatives. In her new role, she will focus on driving value for Infinity's partners and expanding the network's overall market presence. "Jeanne-Marie is a More

NPR Maintains Lead in Triton's September Podcast Ranker

Triton Digital

Triton Digital's U.S. Podcast Ranker for September 2025 shows NPR continuing its stronghold atop the charts, with NPR News Now holding the No. 1 position for the month, followed by Up First at No. 2. Both titles are represented by NPR and distributed through National Public Media, More

Local Radio in Cars Called Essential for Public Safety

Michelle Lehman

As Tesla moves to eliminate FM radio from its lower-cost models-on top of previously removing AM-broadcast advocates are warning that automakers are putting profits before public safety. In a new blog post titled "Free Local Radio in Cars is Not a Luxury, But a Lifeline," Michelle Lehman, Chief of Staff More

Cumulus Pushes Court to Fast-Track Nielsen Antitrust Case

Cumulus Media & Nielsen

Cumulus Media is urging a federal judge to accelerate the discovery process in its antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen, warning that delays could cause "irreparable harm" to its national radio network business before the end of the year. In a letter to U.S. District Court Judge Jeannette Vargas, Cumulus More

Report: Radio Holiday Music Brings Joy and Bigger Audiences

Katz Radio Group

There's something special about the moment holiday music returns to the radio. Katz Media Group's latest Radio Insight report shows that the seasonal switch to all-holiday programming continues to deliver not just festive cheer -- but measurable audience growth. In 2024, more More

KTSA Radiothon Raises Record $165K for Jimenez Dinner

The spirit of giving filled the airwaves in San Antonio as News Talk 550 KTSA and its sister stations raised a record-breaking $165,601.55 during the 18th Annual KTSA Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner Radiothon. The total marks the largest amount ever collected for the event, which brings the community More

iHeart Cincinnati Names Stefan Schellhas as MP

Stefan Schellhas

iHeartMedia appoints Stefan Schellhas as Market President for its Cincinnati cluster, effective immediately. In his new role, Schellhas will oversee all market operations, driving growth and advertiser engagement across iHeartMedia's broadcast, digital, social, and live event platforms. He will report to More

KKOB Albuquerque Names Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo ND

Zolton Csanyi-Salcedo

Cumulus Media appoints veteran journalist Zoltan Csanyi-Salcedo as News Director for News Radio KKOB 770 AM/96.3 FM in Albuquerque. In his new role, Csanyi-Salcedo will oversee the station's news content strategy, newsroom operations, and talent development, guiding KKOB's continued leadership in local news More

Infinity Networks Adds CBS News Radio to Affiliate Roster

Infinity Networks

Infinity Networks, a network services and content platform, has announced a new distribution partnership with CBS News Radio, expanding its reach to more than 1,200 unique radio outlets nationwide. The addition of over 700 CBS News Radio affiliates marks a major milestone for the More

Survey: Public Deeply Concerned Over AI's Impact on News

NAB

During a panel discussion at NAB Show New York titled "The Future of News: AI, New Revenues and Risks, and the Policy Response," new research revealed widespread public concern about artificial intelligence and its growing role in news creation and distribution. The national survey, conducted by More

Report: Carr Suggests Some Broadcasters Could Lose Licenses

Brendan Carr

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is signaling a tougher stance on broadcasters who fail to meet public interest obligations, saying in a recent interview that station licenses "are not sacred cows" and could be revoked if standards are not upheld. Carr made the remarks during a More

Country Radio Broadcasters Mourns Former Exec Frank Mull

Frank Mull

Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is mourning the loss of Frank Mull, the organization's first Executive Director, who passed away this week. Mull led CRB from 1990 to 1993, guiding the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) through an era of expansion and helping establish it as the premier event in country radio and More

Sarah Harralson Hosts New "Takin' A Walk Nashville" Podcast

Takin' A Walk In Nashville

Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media Productions have announced the launch of "Takin' A Walk Nashville," a new podcast hosted by Nashville-based singer-songwriter and podcaster Sarah Harralson. The show debuts October 30 with iHeartPodcasts. The latest chapter in Buzz Knight's "Takin' A Walk: Music More

NAB Celebrates 2025 Marconi Award Winners

NAB Marconi Awards

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards on Tuesday evening, honoring excellence and performance in radio during a ceremony at the Edison Ballroom on the eve of NAB Show New York.

Presented by NAB and sponsored More

Infinity Sports Network Becomes Westwood One Sports

Westwood One Sports

Westwood One and Audacy have announced that the Infinity Sports Network will be rebranded as Westwood One Sports, effective December 29. The move expands a long-standing partnership between the two audio companies and positions them as joint leaders in national sports radio coverage. More

Study Finds Radio Drives Holiday Shoppers to Spend

Katz Radio Group

A new Holiday Retail by the Numbers study from Katz Radio Group highlights the influential role radio plays in driving consumer behavior during the 2025 holiday shopping season. Amid a mixed retail outlook-ranging from forecasts of modest year-over-year gains to a possible 5% More

Audacy Study Finds Audio Creators Drive Trust & Sales

Audacy

Audacy's new State of Audio: The Creator Effect study highlights the growing power of radio and podcast personalities as key players in the creator economy, with audiences rewarding authenticity and local connection over social media polish. According to the report, audio creator revenues More

Changes & Moves

Eric & Julianne Worden

Longtime Norfolk radio personalities Eric and Julianne Worden have exited Sinclair Communications following a round of budget cuts impacting multiple More

Network Radio Reaches 93% of US Listeners

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