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Max Media Ups McKay, Hoyt in Coastal VA

Max Media has announced a pair of programming promotions affecting two of its Coastal Virginia stations, Country WGH (97.3 The Eagle) and AC WTWV (92.9 The Wave) in Norfolk-Virginia Beach. Barry McKay (pictured) has been elevated from his midday role on 97.3 The Eagle to Program Director/Brand Manager and afternoon host at 92.9 The Wave. In addition to his More

Programmatic Audio Buying Doubles Since 2022

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

A new study highlighted by Westwood One shows programmatic audio advertising has surged to record levels, with adoption among agencies and advertisers more than doubling over the past four years. According to research from Advertiser Perceptions, 82% of agencies and advertisers now buy audio More

Red Apple Launches Global Audio News Network

Worldwide News Network

Red Apple Media has announced the launch of The Worldwide News Network, a new global audio news platform aimed at delivering real-time reporting to listeners in the U.S. and internationally. The company has named Lee Harris as Vice President of News for WABC Radio and the new network. Harris, a 2024 More

NYPR Names Sharma, Christner, Cohen to Leadership

New York Public Radio

New York Public Radio has appointed three executives to its leadership team, naming Ru Sharma as Chief People Officer, Emily Christner as Chief Growth and Engagement Officer, and Patti Cohen as Senior Vice President of Analytics, Insights and Research. The appointments are More

Live Channel Adopts ARC for Affiliate Expansion

ARC Software

ARC Software has partnered with Live Channel to provide a centralized platform for affiliate research, station mapping and operational workflow management. The agreement supports Live Channel's recently announced Radio News Network (RNN), a national audio news service designed to offer U.S. radio More

Orbyt Media Launches Imaging Blueprint in Canada

Orbyt Media

Orbyt Media has launched Imaging Blueprint AC/Classic Hits in Canada, expanding its portfolio of radio imaging and production services. The AC-focused format is now available nationwide on a cash or barter basis and has made its Canadian debut on iHeartRadio Canada's MOVE Radio More

Flightpath Partners With Lemonada Media

Flightpath and Lemonada Media

Flightpath has entered into a partnership with Lemonada Media aimed at enhancing forecasting, campaign performance and revenue operations across the podcast publisher's business. Under the agreement, Lemonada will implement Flightpath's forecasting and predictive analytics tools More

Pebbles Exits WBQT (HOT 96.9) Mornings to Grow Brand

Peebles

Pebbles is stepping away from her role on the WBQT (HOT 96.9) morning show in Boston, ending a long run as a key voice on Beasley Media Group's outlet to focus on expanding her Positively Pebbles brand. The move shifts her away from daily on-air duties, though she will continue to engage audiences More

Rickey Smiley Returns to Philly Mornings on WPPZ

Rickey Smiley

Urban One has added The Rickey Smiley Morning Show to mornings on WPPZ (Classix 107.9) in Philadelphia, marking Smiley's return to the market. The syndicated program launched Monday, May 4, airing weekdays from 6-9am. Hosted by comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley, the show blends music, More

Urban One Expands Dallas Footprint with KKDA, KRNB

Urban One

Urban One has reached an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, including Dallas stations KKDA and KRNB, while also agreeing to sell KZMJ to Fuzion Dallas. Both transactions remain subject to approval by the FCC and customary closing conditions. The company said the More

NAB Opens 2026 Marconi Awards Nominations

Marconi Radio Awards

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards, with entries accepted through May 31. Winners will be announced during a special dinner program sponsored by Xperi on October 20 at the Edison Ballroom. The event More

Zimmer Urges FCC to Drop Radio Ownership Caps

Zimmer Media

Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to eliminate longstanding local radio ownership limits, arguing the rules are outdated and hinder broadcasters' ability to compete in today's media landscape. In a letter filed April 27 in MB Docket No. 22-459, company More

Whitten Named Program Director of Indie 102.3

Jessi Whitten

Colorado Public Radio (CPR) has appointed Jessi Whitten as Program Director of Indie 102.3, its independent music service, effective June 8. Whitten brings more than a decade of experience in radio programming, artist development and community engagement. She previously served as Music Director for CPR's More

World Cup Presents Major Opportunity for Radio

Nielsen

A new report from Nielsen highlights the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a significant opportunity for radio and audio platforms, as U.S. soccer fans increasingly turn to those channels for sports content and engagement. According to the report, soccer interest in the U.S. continues to More

Mercedes Rich Upped to APD at Life 107.1 Des Moines

Mercedes Rich

KNWI (Life 107.1) in Des Moines has promoted Mercedes Rich to Assistant Program Director, effective April 27. She will continue to host afternoons on the station. Rich joined the station in March 2025 as Creative Services Director and has since taken on a larger role within the organization. In her new More

SiriusXM Q1 Revenue Up, Profit Jumps 20%

SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.09 billion, up 1% year-over-year, while net income rose 20% to $245 million, according to its latest earnings release. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% to $666 million, and free cash flow more than tripled to $171 million, More

Curtis Media to Acquire Coastal NC Radio Cluster

Curtis Media Group

A deal has been reached for Curtis Media Group to acquire a group of North Carolina radio outlets from Capitol Broadcasting Company, with an application to be filed with the FCC. The transaction includes 100kW WRMR-FM (98.7) in Jacksonville, NC; 0.8kW WMFD-AM (630) and translators W269DF-FX (101.7) and More

Cumulus Expands Data Tools for Local Ad Sales

The Media Audit

Cumulus Media is expanding its data-driven sales strategy through a new partnership with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions, bringing enhanced consumer and competitive insights to stations in a growing number of U.S. markets. The collaboration integrates The Media Audit's More

Bannon Named EVP, Strategy and Growth at DMR

Tony Bannon

DMR/Interactive has promoted Tony Bannon to Executive Vice President, Strategy and Growth, effective May 1. In the new role, Bannon will oversee the agency's strategic direction and growth initiatives, working with clients and partners to expand relationships, identify new opportunities and strengthen the More

RAB Webinar to Examine 2026 Radio Ad Outlook

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in partnership with BIA Advisory Services, will host a live webinar focused on radio advertising revenue trends for 2026 and emerging opportunities in local markets. Drawing on BIA's U.S. Local Advertising Forecast, the session will provide updated projections for More

Milwaukee Black Media Forms Community Trust

W269DL (101.7 The Truth) Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Courier and W269DL (101.7 The Truth) are transitioning to community ownership under a newly created Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a move designed to preserve independent Black media in Milwaukee for the long term. The trust structure, established by Civic Media, More

NAB Names Ben Arden SVP, Deputy General Counsel

Ben Arden

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has appointed Ben Arden as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, the organization announced. He will report to Rick Kaplan, chief legal officer and executive vice president of Legal and Regulatory Affairs. In the role, Arden will help lead NAB's More

Changes & Moves

Peebles

Pebbles is stepping away from her role on the WBQT (HOT 96.9) morning show in Boston, ending a long run as a key voice on More

Max Media Ups McKay, Hoyt in Coastal VA

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