Nielsen Countersues Cumulus, Alleges Data Sharing With Eastlan
Nielsen is firing back at Cumulus Media’s antitrust lawsuit with counterclaims accusing the broadcaster of secretly sharing proprietary radio ratings data with rival Eastlan Ratings. The audio measurement company is seeking damages and additional relief through the court.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Big Bowl Movement
(Paige Nienaber) The clock is ticking, it’s the Bowl in a couple of days followed by Valentine's. And there are absolutely, without question, going to be stations that don’t do anything for either of them. The Bowl, kind of maybe, I could sort of excuse missing. But Valentine's?
McVay, Johnson to Lead Radio Vendor Alliance’s Pre-CRS Seminar
McVay Media President Mike McVay and Tracy Johnson Media Group President Tracy Johnson will be at the helm for the first-ever Country Radio Seminar pre-show forum, held in conjunction with the Radio Vendor Alliance, on March 17 in Nashville.
Beasley Media Invokes Grace Period On $10.2M Debt Payment
Beasley Media Group has elected to use a 30-day grace period for interest payments totaling approximately $10.2 million that were due February 1, marking the latest development in the company's ongoing efforts to manage debt after its 2024 refinancing.
WWJ Radiothon Raises $276K to Protect Detroiters From Cold
Detroit listeners helped raise $276,774 during WWJ Newsradio 950’s 23rd Annual Winter Survival Radiothon, with the Audacy station supporting The Heat And Warmth Fund’s mission to assist Michigan residents struggling to pay utility bills during brutal winter cold.
Groundhog Day… All Over Again!
(Mike McVay) Coming from the 1993 movie starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell, Groundhog Day, is a reference to something repeating over and over, unchanged. Is radio stuck in its own Groundhog Day? And, if so, how do we get out?
When Leaders Step Back, Teams Step Up
(John Shomby) “I won’t win it. It’ll be the players that win the game.” That was New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s response when asked if he could become the first person to win a Super Bowl with the same franchise as both a player and a head coach.
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KUFO Found In Portland After Fifteen Years
As it returns heritage brands to former Alpha Media markets across the US, Connoisseur Media has relaunched rocker KUFO to the Portland dial on 102.9 FM. The market has been without an Active Rock station since KUFO exited the format in 2011.
IAB Seeks Federal Protection for Media Against AI Exploitation
As radio stations increasingly operate their own proprietary news sites to drive digital traffic and revenue, the Interactive Advertising Bureau is suggesting legislation that would seek to protect publishers from large-scale content scraping by artificial intelligence.
Audacy Picks Three New Format VPs Amid ‘Content-First’ Shift
Audacy has appointed three new Format Vice Presidents as part of an ongoing reorganization around programming. The new format captains will affect the Sports, Rock, and Top 40 verticals, with Brand Managers now reporting directly to the appointed VPs.
Joey Martin Joins NAB to Lead Sales for Vegas and NYC Shows
Joey Martin is joining the National Association of Broadcasters as Senior Vice President of Sales Strategy and Enablement for Global Connections and Events, placing him in charge of sales and revenue operations for NAB Show and NAB Show New York.
LaCroix Earns Assistant Brand Manager Role At Baltimore’s Fan
Audacy Baltimore has announced the promotion of Joe LaCroix to Assistant Brand Manager at 105.7 The Fan (WJZ). LaCroix joined the station in 2017 as a part-time board operator. He was named Executive Producer of The Big Bad Morning Show in 2021.
New Syndicated ‘Win the Day Replay’ Highlights CCM History
Win the Day Ministries is set to debut a new two-hour syndicated radio program celebrating the legacy of Contemporary Christian music. Win the Day Replay will feature music from the 1970s through the mid-2000s, tracing the format's evolution from its early roots.
vCreative and Radio.Cloud Align Platforms for Audio Transfers
vCreative and Radio.Cloud have completed a new system integration connecting production and playout for stations using both platforms. The connection allows produced audio created in vCreative to transfer directly into Radio.Cloud using AutoDub technology.
Top Podcasts in America Q4 2025: What Changed and What Didn’t
America's podcast landscape remained stable in Q4 2025, with familiar names leading listenership, though beneath the surface, notable shifts revealed changing tastes, award-season momentum, and the challenge of breaking into an increasingly static top tier.
Benztown Launches AirReady AI Feature for Station Imaging
Benztown has launched AirReady, a new AI-based feature for its audio production libraries that allows radio stations to replace voices in imaging pieces with their own station voiceover or approved brand voices as part of day-to-day production workflows.
