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Spanish Broadcasting Posts $5.6M Q1 Loss

Spanish Broadcasting System reported a net loss of $5.6 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of $1.6 million in the same quarter a year ago, as declines in core advertising revenue and special events weighed heavily on results. Net revenue for the quarter dropped 18% year-over-year to $27.6 millionmillion More

Warshaw Sues Soros Fund Over Alleged Broken Deal

Jeff Warshaw

Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media, has filed a lawsuit against Soros Fund Management (SFM) and its media executive Michael Del Nin, claiming they reneged on a deal that would have made him CEO of Audacy or entitled him to a share of the profits from SFM's acquisition of the company. The complaint, More

iHeartMedia and KT Studios Launch ''True Crime Tonight''

iHeartPodcasts

iHeartMedia has announced the launch of a new live radio show and companion podcast, "True Crime Tonight," created in collaboration with KT Studios. Debuting June 1, the two-hour program will air live Sunday through Thursday at 10pm local time on more than 20 iHeartMedia broadcast More

Nominations Open June 1 for 2025 TRHOF Induction Class

Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF)

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) will begin accepting nominations for its 2025 Induction Class starting at noon on Sunday, June 1. Submissions can be made through the official portal at TRHOF.net until Friday, June 30. In the first phase More

RadioFX Mourns Passing of Jesse ''Hollywood'' Rios

Jesse ''Hollywood'' Rios

RadioFX is mourning the unexpected death of Jesse "Hollywood" Rios, a freelance sales representative and influential figure in Tejano and Latin radio, who passed away on May 21 at the age of 56. Born Jesus Carlos Arce, Rios began his radio career at the age of 16, working overnight shifts at XZOL Radio More

FCC Revokes Licenses for Two Texas Radio Stations

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revoked the licenses of KYKM-FM in Yoakum, Texas, and KTXM-FM) in Hallettsville, TX, known as Texas Thunder Radio, after their licensee, Kremling Enterprises, Inc., failed to pay regulatory fees totaling $14,222.60 spanning fiscal years 2017 through 2024. More

KKBQ's ''The Q Morning Show'' Celebrates 500th Broadcast

The Q Morning Show Celebrates 500th Broadcast

Country KKBQ (93Q) in Houston hit a major milestone Friday morning as The Q Morning Show with Riggs, Katelyn & Erica celebrated its 500th episode with a live broadcast and fan event at Whataburger on the Katy Freeway. Listeners began lining up before sunrise to join the high-energy party, packing the parking More

Cumulus/Atlanta Ups Justin Schaflander to VP/Market Manager

Justin Schaflander

Cumulus elevates Justin Schaflander to Vice President & Market Manager for its Atlanta cluster. He steps into the role after serving as Vice President of Sales for Cumulus Atlanta since January. Schaflander brings over 15 years of experience, including leadership roles at iHeartMedia and most recently as More

Classic Hip Hop and R&B ''The Vibe'' Launches in Montgomery

WXFX-HD3 (The Vibe) in Montgomery AL

Cumulus Media launches Classic Hip Hop and R&B "The Vibe" on WXFX-HD3 (95.1) in Montgomery, AL, bringing a nostalgic sound to the River Region. The new station officially hit the airwaves on Monday, May 19, replacing a simulcast of News/Talk WLWI-AM. The Vibe features a lineup of artists such as The More

The Financial Exchange Expands to SiriusXM Business Radio

The Financial Exchange

"The Financial Exchange with Michael Armstrong and Chuck Zodda," a long-running business news radio show based in New England, is set to go national. Beginning Monday, June 2, the program will air weekdays from 11am-12pm ET on SiriusXM's Business Radio Channel 132. The move marks a significant step for the More

WTOP-FM Adds Bloomberg Business of Entertainment Report

Bloomberg Business of Entertainment Report

Bloomberg Audio and Key Networks have announced that Hubbard Broadcasting's WTOP-FM, the all-News outlet serving the Washington, DC area, is the latest affiliate to carry the Bloomberg Business of Entertainment report. The 60-second feature offers listeners a quick, More

Jackson Joins Des Moines Media Group as Production Director

Ethan Jackson

Saga Communications' Des Moines Media Group has announced the addition of Ethan Jackson as its new Production Director and midday host on KAZR-FM (Laser 103.3). Jackson joins the team from Cumulus Topeka, where he held multiple roles including air talent, Assistant Program Director, and Production Director. More

Jennifer ''Hemmy'' Hemmer Adds Middays at WZZK Birmingham

Jennifer ''Hemmy'' Hemmer

SummitMedia has announced that Jennifer "Hemmy" Hemmer, Program Director and afternoon host at KTTS (Country 94.7) in Springfield, MO, will expand her duties to include middays at sister 104.7 WZZK in Birmingham, AL. Hemmer fills the midday slot left vacant following the departure of Mike Sanders, who served More

NPR and Futuro Media Unveil Podcast Series ''The Network''

''The Network''

NPR's Embedded and Futuro Media's Latino USA are teaming up for a new limited-run podcast series titled The Network, set to premiere June 5. The three-part series explores an international grassroots movement that enabled millions of women to access safe abortions outside of clinical settings -- using a More

Report: UK Surpasses U.S. in Online Audio Reach

The Infinite Dial UK

New research from The Infinite Dial UK 2025 reveals significant shifts in digital media consumption across the United Kingdom, with strong growth in smart tech ownership, online audio listening, and podcast engagement. The findings were presented at The Podcast Show in London last More

PodcastOne Expands with Five New and Acquired Podcasts

PodcastOne

PodcastOne continues to grow its content portfolio with the addition of several new and acquired podcasts, further strengthening its position among leading U.S. podcast networks. The company has acquired popular titles such as Love Murder, The Broadside, and Intrusive Thoughts hosted More

Courtney Act Launches Podcast ''RnR'' in Time for Pride Month

RnR with Courtney Act

International drag icon Courtney Act has launched a new podcast, "RnR with Courtney Act," just ahead of U.S. Pride Month. The series, produced by Moguls of Media (MOM) and the Webby-nominated Forever Dog network, premiered on May 22 and delivers fresh episodes every Thursday, with bonus clips released each More

Most Americans Wake Up Between 6am and 7:30am

Edison Research

A new custom survey from Edison Research sheds light on exactly when Americans start their day -- providing new context to the morning routines famously captured in Dolly Parton's hit song "9 to 5." While the lyrics speak of stumbling to the kitchen for a "cup of ambition," the survey now confirms what time More

BIA Projects $2.6 Billion in Louisiana Ad Spend for 2025

BIA Advisory Services

BIA Advisory Services is forecasting a 5.7% increase in Louisiana's advertising revenue in 2025, excluding political spending, pushing the total to $2.6 billion. The announcement came as part of a presentation delivered at the Louisiana State Broadcasters (LAB) Convention in New Orleans, offering fresh More

BIN Teams with Obama Foundation for Youth Civic Engagement

BIN: Black Information Network

BIN: Black Information Network has announced a new, multi-year collaboration with The Obama Foundation aimed at advancing youth engagement and amplifying civic leadership within the Black community. The partnership marks BIN's first collaboration of its kind and unites both organizations' commitments to More

United Stations Taps yaman.AI for Creative Sales Support

United Stations

United Stations has entered a national sales partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from radio creative leader Yaman Coskun, to deliver advanced AI-powered and human-driven creative tools to radio stations, agencies, and podcasters across the U.S. Through this agreement, United Stations will act More

Johnson to Retire from KMJ After 49 Years in Radio

E. Curtis Johnson

Cumulus Media's KMJ (News Talk 580 and 105.9) has announced the upcoming retirement of longtime Fresno radio personality and current afternoon co-host E. Curtis Johnson. His final show will air Friday, May 30, marking the close of a 49-year career in broadcasting. Johnson has co-hosted KMJ's afternoon drive More

Changes & Moves

Hanah May

Hanah May has signed off from SummitMedia's Country WCYQ-FM (100.3 The Wolf) in Knoxville, TN. She joined the station in 2023, initially More

Spanish Broadcasting Posts $5.6M Q1 Loss

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