No Quick Ending in Sight for Warshaw’s Soros Fund Lawsuit
It may be one of the most talked-about stories of the summer, but it will be years before Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw's high-stakes legal dispute against Soros Fund Management and its Head of Media Investments, Michael Del Nin, heads to trial.
New Divisions, New Leaders: iHeart Updates Markets Group
Weeks after promoting a new leader for its Markets Group, iHeartMedia is realigning the division for the second time in two years, restructuring several leadership roles to streamline national functionality and creating new regions of operation.
Report: Gen Z Turns to Connected TVs for AM/FM
Just how much have device preferences shifted in five years when it comes to streaming AM/FM radio? According to 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research, smart speakers remain the most popular digital gateway to radio as device ownership hits saturation.
WVRC Media Cares for Kids Sets Record For WVU Medicine
WVRC Media’s third annual Cares for Kids Radiothon brought in more than $224,000 to benefit WVU Medicine Children’s, setting a new record for the two-day fundraising event with participation from nine stations broadcasting live from the hospital in Morgantown.
Advertisers Don’t Prepare For Your Visits – Do You?
(Loyd Ford) It’s intense to “pitch” advertising in front of a new person. Unless you prep like no one else. Be honest. When is the last time you prepped in great detail before you ever planted a foot in front of that potential new client?
The Rule Of Threes
(Steve Allan) First, it was the three-minute rule. Now Nielsen has decided to extend the length of time a PPM panelist can be active to three (or so) years. So, what should you be looking at and monitoring as we move forward with this adjusted reality?
Bob and Tom, Jim Rome Join Columbus Radio On Second Fan
As the company prepares to be bought by Nexstar, Tegna’s 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, OH, is getting a sequel. The Fan 2 is launching on WBNS-AM and WBNS-HD2 on September 2, replacing ESPN Columbus with an eclectic talk mix and Ohio State coverage.
SiriusXM Revises Loan Deal to Extend Repayment, Add Principal
SiriusXM and its lenders have agreed on an amendment to the satellite broadcaster's existing credit agreement that pushes the window on its existing debt down the road, while increasing maximum borrowing capacity by another $250 million.
Ball State Football Returns to Its Heritage Radio Home For 2025
Ball State Athletics and Peak Sports Management have signed a new three-year deal with Woof Boom Radio, renewing a decades-long broadcast relationship with 104.1 WLBC and expanding Cardinals coverage into Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.
RAB, MIW Wrap 17th Annual Leadership Program in Nashville
RAB, in partnership with Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, has announced the 2025 graduating class of the Rising Through the Ranks program. For the 17th year, the initiative assists the professional development of women aspiring to leadership in the radio industry.
More Raleigh Radio For Sammy Simpson With New PD Position
Curtis Media Group has appointed Sammy Simpson as Program Director of 96.1 WBBB, returning a familiar figure to Raleigh. Simpson brings more than two decades of experience in major markets like New York and Washington, DC.
‘Hunter, Jessica & Cush’ Launch on 92.5 Kickin’ Country
Saga Communications' Charleston Media Solutions is introducing a new morning show on 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), reuniting the former afternoon drive duo of Hunter and Cush and adding veteran morning host Jessica Chandler to form Hunter, Jessica & Cush.
Hispanic Radio Community Remembers Claudia Garcia Stone
Claudia Garcia Stone passed away on August 18 at her Texas home. Born June 24, 1962, in Houston, Claudia was the daughter of Claudio and Alicia Garcia. A proud Houstonian, she began her career in radio in 1981 at Tichenor Media System.
Nielsen: Podcast Ads Boost Brand Metrics Across Verticals
As podcasting enjoys growing mainstream success, new data from Nielsen is showing that podcast ads aren’t just background noise. The 2025 Podcasting Today report shows how effective podcast advertising has become across industries, platforms, and demographics.
Triton Digital Adds Audience Segments to Podcast Ranker
As the company announces its list of top-performing podcasts in Q2 2025, Triton Digital is evolving its US Podcast Ranker with a suite of new audience intelligence tools designed to give advertisers a clearer view of podcast reach, relevance, and ROI.
DMR/Interactive Continues 20-Year PromoSuite Pact
DMR/Interactive and PromoSuite are extending their two-decade partnership, adding increased automation and continued support for station-level database activation and email marketing aimed at radio listeners across North America.
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