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Brands Miss Consumers by Omitting Radio

A new analysis from Katz Radio Group, based on Nielsen Scarborough data, highlights a major blind spot in media buying strategies: consumers who are under-engaged with both television and the internet -- but still highly reachable through AM/FM radio. According to the study, 40% of U.S. adults 18 and older are considered 'light users' More

WCBS-FM Shakes Up Lineup With Race Taylor in Mornings

Race Taylor

101.1 WCBS-FM in New York has announced a new weekday on-air lineup beginning June 16, headlined by veteran New York air talent Race Taylor taking over the morning drive from 6-10am ET. Taylor, known for his two-decade run on WPLJ and voice work across national TV and radio, brings his signature style and More

CPB Warns of Impact as House Votes to Cut Public Media Funds

Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has issued a strong response to the U.S. House of Representatives' approval of a rescissions package that would eliminate $1.1 billion in previously appropriated funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The package now advances to the More

Westwood One Welcomes Back Matt Pinfield to ''Flashback''

''Flashback''

Westwood One has announced that legendary Rock journalist and MTV veteran Matt Pinfield will return to the syndicated radio show "Flashback With Matt Pinfield" this Father's Day weekend, following a months-long recovery from a life-threatening stroke. Pinfield, known for his encyclopedic knowledge of More

WWI to Air Every Game of Men's College World Series

NCAA Men's College World Series

Westwood One, in partnership with the NCAA Radio Network, will once again deliver full live coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's College World Series Championship Finals from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. The best-of-three championship series begins Saturday, June 21 at 6:45pm ET. The network's More

Copper Thieves Knock Memphis Station Off the Air

WGSF-AM (Ambiente Radio 1030 AM) in Memphis

Regional Mexican WGSF-AM (Ambiente Radio 1030 AM) in Memphis -- the city's first Hispanic radio outlet -- was forced off the air after thieves stripped its transmission site of copper wiring in a brazen daylight burglary last month. The damage, estimated at $160,000, has left the More

FCC Grants Renewal for WMUD-FM Following Consent Decree

Federal Communications Commission

The FCC has granted a renewal of license for 350W Americana WMUD-FM, licensed to Mud Radio in Brandon, VT, after the station reached a Consent Decree with the FCC's Media Bureau over a missed license renewal deadline. According to the order released today, the station's license renewal application was due on More

RAAN Syndicates ''Moore Money with Steve Moore''

Red Apple Audio Networks

Red Apple Audio Networks has announced the nationwide syndication of "Moore Money with Steve Moore," hosted by noted economist and commentator Steve Moore. The program, which currently airs Saturdays from 1-3pm ET on 77WABC in New York, is now available to stations across the More

Salem Media Launches ''The Word Miami'' in South Florida

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group has expanded its Christian Teaching and Talk radio presence with the launch of "The Word Miami." The new format, airing on AM 670 WWFE and simulcast on AM 1550 WRHC, is also heard on FM translators 103.1 FM in Miami and 98.7 FM in Miramar. With a signal footprint More

WCBM Adds ''Verdict with Ted Cruz'' to Weekend Lineup

''Verdict with Ted Cruz''

WCBM (Talk Radio 680) in Baltimore adds "Verdict with Ted Cruz" to its weekend programming schedule, beginning Sunday, June 15, 2025. The one-hour weekly show will air at 10pm ET. Hosted by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and nationally syndicated radio host Ben Ferguson, Verdict examines the week's top political More

iHeartPodcasts Launches ''San Diego FC: Behind the Flow''

''San Diego FC: Behind the Flow''

iHeartPodcasts has announced the debut of "San Diego FC: Behind the Flow," a new podcast documenting the formation and rise of Major League Soccer's newest expansion club. Co-produced by COPA90 and Message Heard, the podcast launches June 19 and will feature new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. More

Draper Media to Acquire Five Stations from Forever Media

Draper Media

Draper Media has announced a deal to acquire five radio stations from Forever Media, expanding its broadcasting footprint across Delaware and Maryland. The acquisition includes News/Talk WDEL-AM (1150) & WDEL-FM (101.7) and Hot AC WSTW-FM (93.7) in Wilmington, DE; Country WXCY-FM (103.7) in More

RAB Celebrates Success of 2025 Radio Talent Programs

National Talent Radio System

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in collaboration with the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB), GAB Education Foundation, and the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation (IBF), announced the successful completion of two key talent development programs aimed at cultivating the next More

Audiobook Industry Surges as Sales Hit $2.22 Billion

Edison Research

Audiobook sales in the U.S. soared to $2.22 billion in 2024, marking a 13% year-over-year increase and signaling a strong return to double-digit growth for the industry, according to the Audio Publishers Association (APA). The gains are largely fueled by digital audiobooks, which now account for 99% of total More

iHM Extends Partnership with Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders and iHeartMedia DC have announced a multi-year extension of their flagship broadcast partnership, ensuring continued coverage of Commanders football across the Washington, DC region through WBIG (BIG 100.3 FM) and the iHeartRadio app. The renewed agreement builds on a successful More

Benztown Releases Audio Tribute Honoring Brian Wilson

Benztown has released a special audio tribute honoring Brian Wilson, the legendary founder, songwriter, producer, and singer of The Beach Boys, who passed away at the age of 82. The tribute can be heard at here. Born on June 20, 1942, More

Seven Mountains Media Launches New App Platform

Seven Mountains Media

Seven Mountains Media has partnered with audio technology company Audiospace to launch a fully integrated mobile and digital app experience across its 175 radio frequencies in four states. The move is designed to streamline distribution and enhance listener engagement through platforms including Apple More

RTDNA Condemns Targeting of Journalists at LA Protests

Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)

The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is speaking out against what it calls the dangerous and indiscriminate targeting of journalists covering recent immigration-related protests in the Los Angeles area. This week, RTDNA joined more than two dozen press freedom and civil liberties More

Futuri Revives Listener Driven Radio Name in Rebrand

LDR (Listener Driven Radio)

Futuri has officially rebranded its interactive programming platform Tether, bringing back its original name: LDR (Listener Driven Radio). The name change reflects Futuri's recommitment to the platform's core mission-putting listeners in the driver's seat of their audio experience. More

Tyler Naylor Joins WLS-FM in Chicago for Afternoons

Tyler Naylor

Tyler Naylor is appointed afternoon host for Classic Hits WLS-FM in Chicago. He debuts this week and can be heard weekdays 3-7pm. Naylor joins Cumulus Chicago from New Orleans, LA, where he programmed Audacy CHR WEZB (B97) for over 16 years. He has also previously programmed and/or been on the air at More

Juju Chang to Host 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon

Juju Chang

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced that Juju Chang, Emmy-winning co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline," will host the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 18, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The Luncheon honors local and student media professionals More

Premiere, Bobby Bones Launch New Beauty-Humor Podcast

''The TouchUp with Tarryn Feldman & Mari Brown''

Premiere Networks and renowned radio and TV personality Bobby Bones have announced the debut of "The TouchUp with Tarryn Feldman & Mari Brown," a new podcast joining the Nashville Podcast Network lineup. The show premieres today, with fresh episodes releasing every Wednesday on iHeartRadio and all major More

Changes & Moves

Tyler Naylor

Tyler Naylor is appointed afternoon host for Classic Hits WLS-FM in Chicago. He debuts this week and can be heard weekdays 3-7pm. Naylor joins More

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