Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has released its 25th Annual Gender Analysis Study, charting the progress of women in radio management roles across the U.S. The long-running study, compiled from raw data collected by PrecisionTrak, tracks women serving as General Managers, Sales Managers, and Program More

Andy Hawk to Lead Audacy's Sacramento Rock Outlets

Andy Hawk

Audacy has expanded Andy Hawk's leadership role, naming him Brand Manager of Classic Rock KSEG (96.9 The Eagle) and KRXQ (98 Rock). In the new position, Hawk will oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding for both stations, while continuing to serve as Brand Manager of KKDO (ALT 94.7). More

Podcasts Overtake AM/FM in Spoken-Word Audio

Edison Research

Spoken-word audio platforms now account for a quarter of all daily audio listening among Americans 13 and over, according to new data from Edison Research's Share of Ear study, marking a significant shift in how consumers engage with spoken-word content. The research shows that in 2015, AM/FM radio More

Report: Sports Audio Delivers Avid, Diverse Fans

Audacy Insights

New research from the Audacy Insights Team finds that today's most avid sports fans are younger, more diverse and more likely to be reached through sports audio platforms than traditional media alone. The first half of 2026 is set to deliver a packed sports calendar, from global events such as the Winter More

AWM Names 2026 National Board Leadership

Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)

The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) has announced its 2026 National Board of Directors and Officers as the organization marks its 75th anniversary. "As the Alliance for Women in Media celebrates 75 years of advancing women across the industry, strong and visionary leadership More

Brian McKnight Sues Urban One, Raleigh Station

Brian McKnight

R&B singer Brian McKnight has filed a defamation lawsuit against Urban One, WFXC-FM (Foxy 107.1) Raleigh, and on-air host Karen Clark, alleging they falsely portrayed him as an abusive and neglectful father, reports AllHipHop in an exclusive report. According to the More

Sports Radio Audience Delivers Upscale Impact

Cumulus Media | Westwood One

Sports AM/FM stations featuring play-by-play and sports/talk continue to post strong gains in both audience and revenue, according to a new analysis from Cumulus Media | Westwood One's Audio Active Group. The blog reports the number of sports-formatted AM/FM stations has increased 14% over the past decade, More

Civic Media Revamps News/Talk Format in Wisconsin

Civic Media

Civic Media has rolled out a revamped News/Talk format across several of its Wisconsin stations, expanding its programming lineup and digital content offerings. The updated Civic Media Network will air on WXCO in Wausau, WMDX in Madison, WAUK in Milwaukee, and WISS in More

JVC Ups Mallory, Adds Miller in Fort Walton Beach

Scott Mallory

JVC Broadcasting has promoted Scott Mallory to Operations Manager for its Forth Walton Beach cluster and added industry veteran Brad Miller as Production and Promotions Lead. Mallory, who also handles afternoons on WHWY, steps into the operations role after taking on increasing responsibilities over the More

BFOA Announces 2026 Honorees of the Leadership Awards

Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA)

The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Leadership Awards, Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and Chairman's Award. The awards honor some of the biggest names and most influential leaders in broadcasting. The honorees More

Santita Jackson to Continue ''Keep Hope Alive''

''Keep Hope Alive''

Following the death of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson last week, Premiere Networks announced that the long-running weekend program "Keep Hope Alive with Rev. Jesse Jackson" will continue under the leadership of Santita Jackson, the program's executive producer and eldest daughter of the civil More

Dave Wheeler Returns to Roser in Utica Changes

Dave Wheeler

Roser Communication Networks has announced significant programming changes at its Utica, NY stations, including the return of longtime Central New York personality Dave Wheeler. Beginning March 2, Wheeler will host weekday mornings on WBUG-WBGK (Bug Country 99.7/101.1) with "The Dave Wheeler Show." He will More

Salem Podcast Network Launches The Danielle Gill Show

Danielle Gill

Salem Podcast Network, a division of Salem Media, will debut a new podcast, The Danielle Gill Show, on Monday, February 23. Hosted by conservative author Danielle Gill, the program will feature analysis of cultural issues, politics, news and social trends. New episodes are scheduled for release four times More

Jeff Liberman Exits Entravision After 25 Years

Jeff Liberman

Entravision Communications has parted ways with longtime President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Liberman, ending a nearly 26-year run with the Spanish-language media company that owns 46 Spanish-language radio stations. Liberman's departure closes one of the longest executive tenures in U.S. Hispanic More

WGR Brand Expands to Rochester on 95.7 FM

WROC-FM Rochester

Audacy is expanding its WGR Sports Radio brand into the Rochester market, rebranding WROC-FM as WGR Rochester on 95.7 FM. The change takes effect at 11pm ET on February 22. While the WROC call letters will remain, the station will carry WGR Rochester branding and More

Bustos Media to Mark America's 250th Anniversay

Bustos Media

Bustos Media has announced plans to mark America's 250th anniversary by airing 250 Public Service Announcements recognizing the contributions of immigrants to the United States. The campaign, titled "U.S.A Land of Opportunity," will spotlight outstanding immigrants from around the More

Darius Bradford to Host FOXY 106.9 Mornings in St. Louis

Darius Bradford Morning Show

Roberts Metro Broadcasting will launch The Darius Bradford Show on Monday, February 23, airing weekday mornings from 6-10am on FOXY 106.9 FM (K295CQ) in St. Louis. The program will serve as the station's new Urban AC morning show, featuring a mix of social commentary, culturally focused discussions and More

Chairman Carr Announces Pledge America Campaign

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has launched the Pledge America Campaign, calling on the nation's broadcasters to support the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence with patriotic and civic-focused programming. The initiative aligns with the White House's Salute to America 250 Task Force, More

Report: Podcasting Tops 53% Monthly Reach in U.S.

Triton Digital

Podcasting now reaches more than half of the U.S. population each month, with 53.6% of Americans listening to or watching podcasts, according to Triton Digital's 2025 U.S. Podcast Report. The annual study, powered by IAB Tech Lab-certified Podcast Metrics and Demos surveys of 12,000 More

iHeartMedia Study Highlights Bicultural Latino Power

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia has released a new consumer study examining Bicultural Latinos, those who identify as equally American and Hispanic, finding the group represents a growing economic and cultural force shaping the next era of U.S. growth. The report, "New American Consumer: Bicultural Latinos," developed in More

Sydney Sperling Upped to CMN Affiliate Sales Director

Sydney Sperling

Compass Media Networks has promoted Sydney Sperling to Director of Affiliate Sales, expanding her responsibilities across the company's national audio portfolio. In her new role, Sperling will help develop affiliate sales strategy and lead growth efforts for programming including The Anna & Raven Show, More

Jim Kerr Extends Q104.3 Deal for Five Years

Jim Kerr

Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3) has signed a five-year extension with longtime morning host Jim Kerr. A Radio Hall of Famer, Kerr joined Q104.3 in January, 2002. Over a career spanning more than 50 years in New York, he has become the city's longest-running morning radio personality. In addition to his daily More

Changes & Moves

Dave Wheeler

Roser Communication Networks has announced significant programming changes at its Utica, NY stations, including the return of longtime More

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