Almost one year after joining the company, Beasley Media Group CFO Lauren Burrows Coleman is resigning. At the same time, the "digital-first" broadcaster is promoting Vice President of Financial Reporting Shaun Greening to Chief Accounting Officer.

JVC Broadcasting has expanded its Wave brand across the Florida Panhandle, flipping Island 106 (WILN) to 105.9 The Wave in Panama City. Though both stations share the same name and format, 105.9 The Wave will not simulcast its Fort Walton sister, WWAV.

The federal government shutdown is entering its tenth day with no end in sight, as Congress remains paralyzed by disputes over spending priorities. But even as Washington stands still, one piece of broadcast legislation has managed to find a new voice.

Every year, Radio Ink recognizes its 30 and Under Superstars. Honoring young professionals shaping the future of radio through resilience, innovation, and leadership. The list reflects growth, mentorship, and embracing change as key drivers in an industry that continues to evolve.

In an era of distractions and danger, the October issue of Radio Ink cuts straight to what matters most: who controls the money, who gets it, and why. We're tracking the contrarians, deal-makers, and sales warriors who see opportunity where others see decline.

(Buddy H. Lee) Local media markets aren’t oversold; they’re under-segmented. While national advertisers chase scale, local operators, franchisees, and multi-location retailers are often overlooked. These decision-makers control real budgets, move quickly, and crave relevance.

(Randy Lane) I once worked with a PD who would ask after every idea in a planning meeting: “Do they care? Do they care? Do they care?” It drove the show nuts, but he was right. The most successful shows pass every idea through a content filter.

Country Radio Seminar has opened nominations for the 2026 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award ahead of next year's show in March. The annual honor recognizes a Country artist whose philanthropic efforts have significantly advanced the causes they support.

Not only does the early bird get the worm, but it also frightens easily. When the monsters come out on Halloween night, it will simply be too much for its gentle, cost-saving sensibilities, and it will fly away, taking Forecast 2026’s early bird discount with it.

More than 2 million meals will reach Central California families thanks to a single broadcast day. Cumulus Media Fresno’s NewsTalk 580 and 105.9 (KMJ-AM/FM) raised a record-breaking $534,917 during its 12th annual Feeding Families Fund Drive on September 19.

SiriusXM used day two of Advertising Week New York to stage its first-ever audio advertising showcase to pitch more than 200 advertisers and industry executives as the company positions itself between its automobile presence and podcasts.

The podcast industry may be on the verge of another major consolidation as iHeartMedia reportedly prepares a bid for Audioboom, another top-five player in the global podcasting market. Audioboom has allegedly hired J Goodwin & Co. to evaluate potential buyers.

As the Swedish streamer goes through executive changes, Spotify is expanding its automated advertising capabilities with new partnerships and tools for campaign buying, creative execution, and measurement that are more flexible across its global ad platform.