Podcasts have edged past AM/FM radio as the leading platform for spoken-word audio listening time among Americans, according to new analysis of Share of Ear data, with generational differences driving much of the shift. Among persons 13 , podcasts account for 40% of daily spoken-word audio listening time, narrowly surpassing More

Radio Trust Stands Out in AI-Driven Media Era

Katz Radio Group

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the media landscape, a new challenge is emerging for both consumers and advertisers: trust. According to a new post from Katz Radio Group, the rapid rise of AI-generated content -- from articles and images to voices and ad campaigns -- More

Casey Carter Named PD of WQIK Jacksonville

Casey Carter

iHeartMedia Jacksonville has named Casey Carter Program Director of Country 99.1 WQIK, effective immediately, while also appointing Heath West as the station's new afternoon host. In her new role, Carter will oversee all programming for WQIK, including talent development, brand strategy and coordination More

Midwest Communications to Acquire NRG WI Stations

Midwest Communications

Midwest Communications Inc., through its affiliate WRIG, Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire a radio group in Wisconsin from NRG Media LLC. An application for the transfer of licenses is being filed with the FCC. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction includes stations More

Phantom Producer 2.0 Adds Multitrack Editing

Phantom Producer

Phantom Producer has launched version 2.0 of its platform, introducing a redesigned user interface and new multitrack editing capabilities aimed at radio producers and audio creators. At the core of the update is a new MultiTrack Editor designed to streamline production workflows. The feature allows More

Bob Kingsley Countdown Classics Launches on iHeart

Bob Kingsley's Countdown Classics

iHeartRadio has launched "Bob Kingsley's Countdown Classics," a new streaming station dedicated to the late country radio icon and his long-running countdown program. The station debuts on what would have been Kingsley's 86th birthday, honoring the National Radio Hall of Fame and More

WXPN's Kathy O'Connell to Retire, Ending Kids Corner

Kathy O'Connell

Kathy O'Connell, longtime host at WXPN/Philadelphia, has announced her retirement after more than four decades at the University of Pennsylvania AAA outlet, bringing an end to the Peabody Award-winning "Kids Corner." The program's final shows are scheduled to air in June. O'Connell shared the news More

Nuggets Launch Spanish Audio Broadcast Stream

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets will debut a new Spanish-language audio broadcast, streaming on the team's mobile app beginning with Friday's home game against the Toronto Raptors at 7pm MT. The broadcasts will feature play-by-play from Jena Garcia, a veteran in Denver's bilingual sports media, alongside color More

PodcastOne Renews A&E Podcast Partnership

PodcastOne

PodcastOne has renewed its agreement with A+E Networks, extending its exclusive sales and distribution rights to five podcasts tied to the media company's television programming. The deal covers Cold Case Files, I Survived, American Justice, City Confidential and Ancient More

RAB to Host Nielsen mSurvey Webinar on April 1

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) will host a live presentation on Wednesday, April 1 at noon CT, highlighting Nielsen Audio's new mobile-enabled diary methodology, mSurvey, ahead of its Spring 2026 rollout. The one-hour "Diary Service Transformation" session will provide an overview of mSurvey along More

Country Radio Hall of Fame Reveals 2026 Class

CRS 2026

The Country Radio Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, honoring seven individuals for their long-standing contributions to the Country radio industry. The announcement was made during CRS Honors at CRS 2026, with past inductees Mike Moore (Class of 2024) and Trish Biondo (Class of 2023) unveiling More

Westwood One Renews NCAA Audio Rights Deal

Westwood One Sports

Westwood One and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) have reached a multi-year agreement to extend their longstanding audio partnership, keeping Westwood One as the NCAA's official network audio broadcast partner for years to come. Westwood One has aired the NCAA Men's Basketball More

Radio America Launches Helios Podcast Network

Helios Media

Radio America has announced the launch of Helios Media, a new podcast network designed to develop, distribute, market and monetize original audio content. The company, which syndicates spoken-word programming to more than 700 radio stations nationwide, said the move represents a More

MIW Opens Applications for Country Radio Mentorship

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc. (MIW)

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Inc. (MIW) has opened applications for the third annual "Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio" Mentorship Program, presented in partnership with Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB). Now in its third year, the initiative continues to build on the collaboration More

Ellen Oost Named COO at Louisville Public Media

Louisville Public Media

Louisville Public Media (LPM) has appointed Ellen Oost as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role designed to strengthen strategic execution and deepen community engagement as the organization rolls out a new three-year plan. In her new position, Oost will work closely with More

JJ Simmons Joins KSBJ Houston, Worship 24/7 Lineups

Jillian JJ Simmons

Hope Media Group (HMG) has added media personality, author and community leader Jillian "JJ" Simmons to its on-air roster, expanding its programming across both KSBJ in Houston and the Worship 24/7 national network. Simmons will be heard in middays on KSBJ and in afternoons on Worship 24/7. In addition More

Sam Pieprzyca Named PD of 102.7 Bob FM San Antonio

Sam Pieprzyca

KJXK-FM (102.7 Bob FM) in San Antonio has named veteran radio personality Sam Pieprzyca as Program Director, expanding his role with the station as it continues to evolve its Adult Hits format. Pieprzyca brings more than 20 years of experience in the format within the San Antonio market, along with More

CJ Robinson Named Brand Manager of Mix 105.1

CJ Robinson

Audacy has expanded the role of CJ Robinson, naming him Brand Manager of WOMX-FM (Mix 105.1) in Orlando. In his new position, Robinson will oversee the station's content strategy, talent, operations and overall branding. Robinson will continue his on-air duties as co-host of "MIX Mornings with CJ & More

Cafe Nashville Relaunches with Radio.Cloud Platform

Radio.Cloud

Country music content hub Cafe Nashville has relaunched its 24/7 station and syndicated programming using the Radio.Cloud platform, introducing enhanced flexibility and localized delivery for affiliates. The move brings both its six-hour daily show and one-hour weekly program onto Radio.Cloud's cloud-based More

Gomez Pushes Back on FCC License Threats

Anna M. Gomez

FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez is pushing back against recent threats from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to revoke broadcast licenses over news coverage of the war with Iran, calling the warnings legally unfounded and potentially harmful to press freedom. In a statement released March 16, Gomez said the FCC More

Battleground Podcast Joins Nashville Network

Battleground Podcast

Premiere Networks and Bobby Bones have announced that the "Battleground Podcast" has joined the Nashville Podcast Network, effective immediately. The weekly podcast focuses on professional wrestling, delivering coverage of major storylines, breaking news, and interviews with talent from organizations More

SuiteRadio Adds Rising Air Talent Kadie Daye

Kadie Daye

SuiteRadio has announced the addition of radio personality Kadie Daye to its programming lineup, expanding its roster of personality-driven content. Daye enters the network following a series of early career achievements, including five national collegiate broadcasting awards. She began her professional More

Changes & Moves

Jillian JJ Simmons

Hope Media Group (HMG) has added media personality, author and community leader Jillian "JJ" Simmons to its on-air roster, expanding More

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