Radio’s Digital Reinvention Among BIA’s Defining 2026 Ad Trends
For 2026, “Innovation alone isn’t enough,” writes BIA Advisory Services CEO Tom Buono as the company's Forecasting and Analyst Teams identify “Radio’s Resilience Through Digital Extension” as one of the ten defining trends for the upcoming year.
Houston’s 104.1 KRBE Hits $200K for Texas Children’s Hospital
Cumulus Media’s 104.1 KRBE (KRBE) has raised $200,000 during its 4th annual Houston’s Little Heroes fundraiser benefiting Texas Children’s Hospital. The event took place on December 11 and reached its final total following a last-minute in-person community donation.
Saga Communications’ KISM Supports Pack a Patrol Car Toy Drive
Saga Communications' 92.9 KISM supported the Mount Vernon Police Department's annual Pack a Patrol Car event held December 6 in Washington state. The community effort collected toys, gift cards, and cash for over 600 local families and children in need.
Beasley and Eminem’s Foundation Unite for Detroit Coat Giveaway
Beasley Media Group partnered with the Marshall Mathers Foundation for the annual coat giveaway supporting children across metro Detroit. The event took place on December 6 at Bel Air Luxury Cinema and provided winter coats to more than 1,100 school-age children.
First Look: Radio Ink’s 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference Agenda
Radio Ink has revealed the agenda for the 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference, signaling a sharp focus on innovation and strategy across one of broadcasting's hottest sectors. Set for May 27 and 28, the event will examine Gen Z, AI, the FCC, and plenty more letters of note.
A Holiday Message From Your Friends At Radio Ink
As Santa preps his flight crew and Kevin McCallister arms his house, the Radio Ink staff takes this moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. In observance of Christmas Day, our regular headlines will not be published tomorrow.
Carr Praises FCC’s ‘Historic’ 2025 as Gomez Scorns News Risks
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is calling 2025 a “historic year” for deregulation and modernization across the nation’s broadcast and radio industries, citing hundreds of rule eliminations for local stations, even as one Commissioner raises final concerns.
PREC Returning to Las Vegas Ahead of NAB Show 2026
The Association of Public Radio Engineers has opened registration for the 26th Annual Public Radio Engineering Conference, set for the Thursday and Friday before NAB Show 2026 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas.
Dave and Mahoney Collect 44,000 Holiday Cards for Troops
Hubbard Radio’s syndicated Dave and Mahoney collected over 44,000 holiday greeting cards during its annual 10K for the Troops campaign at the program's home station in Phoenix. The effort involved listeners nationwide.
KLOS Radiothon Continues Its $1M Tradition For St. Jude
Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS has crossed the $1 million threshold once again during its ninth annual St. Jude Radiothon. The fundraiser, held December 11–12, brought in $1,397,535 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, beating 2024's $1,291,743.
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Rod Day Shifts From Waco TV to Alaska Radio Leadership
After three years in Texas television, Rod Day is returning to America's Last Frontier, this time to lead on the radio side. Connoisseur Media has named Day Market Manager for its Alaska properties, part of the group’s expansion following its merger with Alpha Media.
Civic Media Brings Chuck Sullivan Back To Wisconsin Radio
As Civic Media continues its expansion across Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula, the broadcaster has named former Audacy SVP/Market Manager for Milwaukee and Madison Chuck Sullivan as its Regional Market Manager, based in Eau Claire.
iHeart Milwaukee Updates WISN Lineup With Yount and Goch
iHeartMedia Milwaukee's NewsTalk 1130 WISN will have a new lineup for the new year. Starting January 2, Midday host Benjamin Yount will move to morning drive, with Jason Goch stepping into the midday slot. Goch will also provide newscasts for Yount's show.
‘Chachi Loves Everybody’ Spotlights KDWB’s Dave Ryan
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes is turning the mic toward Minneapolis morning host Dave Ryan on his Chachi Loves Everybody podcast, talking Ryan's path from a goat-feeding starter job at a station in Colorado to a Marconi Award-winning talent.
iHeartMedia Launching Video Podcast Support In 2026
As video podcasting becomes the platform's new boom, iHeartMedia will bring full-length video to its podcast platform, giving creators the ability to distribute video episodes directly through the iHeartRadio app, while keeping full control over rights and monetization.
Knight’s ‘Music Saved Me’ Podcast Added to Rock Hall Archives
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added episodes of the Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast Music Saved Me to its official library and archives. The inclusion follows the Rock Hall’s previous addition of Knight’s Takin A Walk podcast.
