Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down By January
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the elimination of federal support in the latest Congressional budget package. The move comes after more than half a century of public funding and programming support.
National Brands Finding Big Local Impact With Targeted Radio Ads
As radio turns to FM geotargeting and new tech tools for hypertargeting, Audacy is highlighting two recent campaigns, one for a national sportsbook and another for a major telecom brand, that demonstrate how personalized audio ads can create wins for brands.
Civic Media Trades Talk for ‘Timeless Hits’ on Green Bay’s WGBW
Green Bay's WGBW-AM is once again returning to an Oldies format, as Civic Media trades in Progressive Talk. The full-service music format promises “Local News and Timeless Hits” on the AM signal and its FM translator broadcasting on the 97.9 frequency.
iHeart Cuts Pennsylvania’s Bill In Half As Rock Gets A New Home
iHeartMedia Williamsport, PA, is bidding its Country-formatted Bill goodbye on one of its two signals, as the company moves Rock 94.9 to the WBYL call letters and 95.9 frequency. Rock had previously been heard on an FM translator stemming from WRKK-AM.
ZipRecruiter and Upside Climb in Latest Spot Ten Radio Rankings
Progressive remained the national radio ad leader last week, holding onto the top spot in Media Monitors’ Spot Ten Radio rankings for July 28 through August 3. The insurance giant once again largely outpaced the field in total spot volume across monitored markets.
Cameron Coats Named Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief
Streamline Publishing has promoted Cameron Coats to Editor-in-Chief of Radio Ink, expanding his role to include editorial leadership of the publication's monthly print magazine and daily digital operations.
Emily Ward: As Selling Radio Evolves, Confidence Is Still Key
Midwest Communications Nashville Sales Manager Emily Ward, 2024 Radio Wayne Award winner, shares how she’s redefining sales success, embracing digital, and empowering her team to position radio as a strategic, results-driven solution for today’s advertisers.
Report: Hispanic Radio Outpaces Digital Influencers in Trust
A new report is again providing proof that Spanish-language radio is not a niche format: it’s a trusted, influential, and daily-used media source that drives results and reflects the lived experiences of millions of Americans. And advertisers would be wise to take note.
The Dangerous Lie
(Loyd Ford) Since the pandemic, there has been a growing ideology among local salespeople that sellers can accomplish just as much with email and phone calls as they can with in-person visits. If you want to be wildly successful selling advertising, know this: It's a lie.
Copy Catalyst: Phone A Friend
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Stuck for an idea, a new angle, or a new approach to create a commercial that will help your client get results? Ask someone else how they would convince/influence an audience member to purchase from (or visit/vote for/donate to) your client.
Dana Cortez Show Returns to Phoenix on Former Flagship
Just over a year after departing Phoenix’s Power 98.3 (KKFR), The Dana Cortez Show is back on its previous flagship station as its new midday program, bringing Dana Cortez, DJ Automatic, and Anthony A. back to where they first launched in the market in 2019.
Kevin Callahan Takes Executive Programming Helm at Pamal
Pamal Broadcasting has named Kevin Callahan as Executive Director of Operations and Programming, expanding his leadership across the company’s four regional markets in and around Upstate New York.
Bay Area Sportscaster Greg Papa Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Greg Papa, Bay Area sports broadcaster and the voice of the San Francisco 49ers, has announced he is stepping away from his on-air duties after being diagnosed with cancer. The KNBR midday host shared the news with fans and colleagues on August 1.
Report: Wondery CEO Exits as Amazon Cuts 110 Podcast Jobs
Amazon is allegedly making significant changes to its podcast division, breaking up its Wondery podcast network and eliminating approximately 110 jobs, as the company sets its sights on more video-based series. Wondery CEO Jen Sargent is also exiting the company.
Magellan: Toyota Leads June Podcast Ad Rankings
Podcast advertising continued its strong momentum in June, with Toyota rising to the top of Magellan AI’s monthly rankings at $5.71 million. The automaker leaned into sports content, which once again proved to be a reliable draw for ad dollars.
Spotify’s Profit Push Snags in Q2 With Net Loss
After undertaking several aggressive cost-cutting and revenue boosting initiatives in 2024, Spotify swung back to a net loss in Q2 2025, even with reported double-digit growth in users and subscriptions - a sizeable setback in the streamer's push for profitability.
