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Radio Continues to Dominate the Dashboard

In the bustling world of automotive advertising, the dashboard remains a battleground for marketers aiming to capture the attention of consumers on the move, according to a report from Katz Radio Group. Despite an array of digital distractions, AM/FM radio maintains its supremacy in the car, a pivotal finding of the latest More

Urban One Reports Q4 Decline Amidst Broad Challenges

Urban One

Urban One has revealed a fourth quarter decline in net revenues and a transition into operating losses compared to the previous year. The company experienced a net revenue of approximately $117.1 million, marking a decrease of 2.7% from $120.3 million in the same period in 2023. The More

Nielsen Halts Radio Ratings for Lakeland-Winter Haven

Nielsen Audio

Nielsen Audio has announced it will discontinue its ratings service for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL market effective with the Spring, 2025 survey period. This decision coincides with the commencement of the Spring ratings book and follows the reduction in the number of subscribers More

K300AO (Oldies 107.9) in Santa Rosa CA to Go Silent

K300AO-FM (Oldies 107.9) in Santa Rosa CA

Amaturo Sonoma Media Group has announced the cessation of its 250w K300AO (Oldies 107.9) in Santa Rosa, CA, spokesperson Jim Murphy confirmed to the The Press Democrat on Friday. The station, popular for playing Classic Hits from artists like the Beatles, the Supremes, and the Beach Boys, will cease More

Frequency Debuts Premium Publisher Network for Podcast Ads

Frequency

Frequency, a provider of workflow automation and ad management solutions, has announced the introduction of its Frequency Premium Publisher Network (PPN), aimed at enhancing podcast advertising. The PPN is designed to offer a curated inventory across top creator networks, marrying More

KTPK (Country 106-9) in Topeka Adds Rowdy Yates

Rowdy Yates

Rowdy Yates joins the daily lineup on KTPK-FM (Country 106-9) in Topeka beginning Monday, March 31. Yates is no stranger to the market, or this frequency as his "Original Country Gold" is already a weekend mainstay. "Ridin' with Rowdy" will occupy the 7-12 midnight slot on the Alpha Media Country outlet and More

FCC Revokes Texas Station License Due to Unpaid Fees

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked the broadcast license of Unidos Para Cristo, Inc., the licensee of KIJN-AM in Farwell, TX, due to the station's failure to pay over a decade's worth of regulatory fees. The FCC's Media Bureau, along with the Office of Managing Director, issued a More

Auddia Inc. Announces 1-for-17 Reverse Stock Split

Auddia

Auddia Inc. has announced a significant corporate restructuring through a 1-for-17 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective before market open on Monday, March 31. This move follows the approval from the company's stockholders on December 30, 2024, to amend the Certificate More

Nielsen's New 3-Minute Qualifier Reveals Significant Rise

Nielsen

In a significant update to radio audience measurement, Nielsen has introduced a new 3-minute quarter-hour qualifier, and the initial results are promising. According to the first two months of data gathered with this modernized approach, there has been a 13% year-over-year increase More

Gate City Withdraws Nominees from Saga's Board

Saga Communications

Gate City Capital Management (Gate City), in a surprising move, has officially withdrawn its nominees for election to the board of Saga Communications. The withdrawal was formalized in a letter dated March 26, 2025, addressed to Saga's corporate secretary, indicating a significant More

Alyssa Siebken Promoted to APD at KOPW-FM in Omaha

Alyssa Siebken

NRG Media promotes Alyssa Siebken, known on air as HBIC, "Head Biscuit In Charge," to Assistant Program Director at Urban KOPW (Power 106.9) in Omaha. Siebken, a veteran personality and a familiar voice on the Omaha airwaves, steps into her new role after a successful stint hosting "Chef West And The Morning More

Eric Allen to Depart WYXB-FM in Indianapolis After 6 Years

Eric Allen

WYXB-FM (B105.7)/Indianapolis Music Director and afternoon host Eric Allen has announced he will be leaving his post this Friday. Allen's departure marks the end of a notable six-year tenure at the Radio One AC outlet highlighted by his engaging presence and strong audience connection. Allen, a veteran More

Triton Digital Reveals Spreaker Integration within Sounder

Triton Digital

Triton Digital has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Spreaker podcast platform through the integration of Sounder, an AI-powered audio intelligence platform. This development promises to transform how advertisers target audiences by enabling contextual targeting beyond More

Top Podcast Advertisers Reduce Spending in Early 2025

Magellan AI

The first quarter often presents hurdles for media companies looking to boost ad revenue, a trend that was evident in recent data. According to Magellan AI, eleven of the top fifteen podcast advertisers reduced their ad spending in February, 2025. BetterHelp led the pack as the highest spender in podcast More

Audacy Regional President Doug Abernethy Announces Departure

Doug Abernethy

Doug Abernethy has announced his departure from Audacy, where he has served as Regional President. His final day with the company will be May 9, marking the end of an over ten-year tenure with the company and a distinguished 36-year career in the field. In a note to his colleagues obtained by RADIO More

Report: EMF to Acquire KDHX/St. Louis for $4.35 Million

KDHX-FM in St. Louis

Variety KDHX (88.1)/St. Louis, known for its live, local music and specialty shows, is set to be acquired by Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent company of K-LOVE and Air1, following a bankruptcy filing. The sale, reported by St. Louis Public Radio, involves the station's license and broadcast More

Tim Virgin and Alice Cooper to Join KSHE in St. Louis

Tim Virgin

Tim Virgin is set to return to St. Louis radio as the newest voice on KSHE 95, beginning Monday, March 31. Virgin's return to St. Louis marks a full-circle moment in his career, which has spanned several major markets including San Diego, Phoenix, and Washington, DC. Most recently, Virgin served as the More

RVA/IBA to Host ''Digital Tools Mastery'' Seminar

Independent Broadcasters Association and Radio Vendor Alliance

Radio industry professionals will have the opportunity to attend a pivotal seminar, "Digital Tools Mastery," on March 27 aimed at amplifying revenue and enhancing audience engagement through digital innovations. This event, hosted jointly by the Radio Vendor Alliance and the Independent Broadcasters More

Podcasts Emerge as Key Influencers in Political Discourse

Edison Research

In a recent development highlighting the increasing influence of podcasts on political campaigns, experts have noted their pivotal role during the 2024 elections. Notable appearances by figures such as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on various podcast shows underscored the medium's growing importance in More

WLW/Cincinnati Morning Host Mike McConnell to Retire

Mike McConnell

Veteran morning host Mike McConnell has announced his retirement from iHeartMedia's News/Talk 700 WLW in Cincinnati. McConnell shared the news with his listeners on Wednesday morning, revealing that his last day on air will be Friday, April 4. He humorously cited his age as a key reason for his decision to More

Report: Exploring the Power of Podcast Fandom

Wondery

The rapidly evolving world of podcasts has captured the imaginations and hearts of millions, transforming from a niche medium into a cornerstone of modern media. Wondery's comprehensive report, "The Fandom Phenomenon," delves deep into the impact of podcast fandom and its More

Cumulus Media to Syndicate ''The Overnight Ride''

''The Overnight Ride''

Cumulus Media launches a new nationally syndicated live overnight Country music show entitled "The Overnight Ride." The show, broadcasting live from WKDF-FM's studios in Nashville, airs on 47 of the company's Country stations throughout the U.S., from 12-5am. Hosted by veteran personality Justin Franiak, More

Changes & Moves

Tim Virgin

Tim Virgin is set to return to St. Louis radio as the newest voice on KSHE 95, beginning Monday, March 31. Virgin's return to St. Louis marks a More

Radio Continues to Dominate the Dashboard

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