Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati
Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become...
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Shaky World, Steady Hand: How Top Hispanic Radio GMs Lead
Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.
Edison: 13-34s Lead All Age Groups in Daily Audio Time
Young Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time.
Women To Watch: Lauren Green; iHeartMedia Atlanta
(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales.
Heymann, Williams, & Pecaro Set for MFM Dealmaking Panel
A session at this month's upcoming FEI & MFM Financial Leaders Forum is taking a hard look at the state of broadcast dealmaking. "Let's Make a Deal…or Not!" pairs Media Services Group's Bob Heymann with Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth's Seth Williams.
NAB to Air It Out With New Broadcast Policy Podcast
The NAB has a new podcast. AirTime launched today as a weekly series covering legislative and regulatory developments affecting local radio and television stations, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday morning to keep the industry current on DC policy.
Tech Drives Entravision Surge as Radio Segment Loses Ground
Entravision Communications posted a 114% consolidated revenue jump in Q1 2026, but the number that drove it had nothing to do with broadcasting. The earnings report comes as the Spanish-language broadcaster continues restructuring in its Media division.
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Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Memorial Day Memories
(Paige Nienaber) This week's Dumpage is all about our traditional three-day start to the summer. Both Canada's Victoria Day and the US's Memorial Day weekends are great for promotions, as many will be off work and outside enjoying the weather. Here's how to make it count.
When Digital’s Trackability Breaks Down, Radio Has an Opening
(Josh Brown) I came up in digital, and here's the dirty secret: if you truly understand it, it’s not nearly as trackable as it’s sold to be. Yet still, radio sellers fight against the prevailing narrative when talking with clients. That's what made a recent experience with a top client so special.
2026 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists Revealed by RAB
The RAB has announced finalists for the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, with Audacy and iHeartMedia leading the pack among radio entrants ahead of the June 3 ceremony at SONY Hall in New York City, hosted by iHeartMedia personality Angela Yee.
Derek Fisher & Cody Decker Lead 97.1 The Fan’s LA Lineup
Audacy's new LA all-sports station, 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM), has its opening lineup. The station launches weekday programming on May 18, built around three live local shows featuring former pro athletes and established sports media voices.
Philadelphia’s 92.5 XTU Personality Mark Razz to Retire
After 26 years in Philadelphia radio, Mark Razz is stepping away from the microphone. The midday host and Program Director at Beasley Media Group's 92.5 XTU (WXTU) will retire May 22, closing out a run that also included Afternoon Drive at WMMR.
KS95 Keeps Eagan, Makes Minneapolis Role Official
Chris Eagan is expanding his reach across Hubbard Radio's Midwest footprint. The VP Brand & Content for Chicago's 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) and Throwback 100.3 (WTBC) will take on Hot AC KS95 (KSTP) in Minneapolis-St. Paul, after serving in an interim capacity.
Zeno Media Extends WKU Student Radio’s Digital Reach
Western Kentucky University's student radio station is expanding its digital footprint with Zeno Media. The deal extends the reach of Revolution 91.7 (WWHR) across mobile, web, and connected devices beyond its South Central Kentucky broadcast footprint.
NextKast Aligns With Optimized Media Group for Installs
NextKast has a new implementation partner. The radio automation and music scheduling platform has teamed up with broadcast consulting and engineering firm Optimized Media Group to offer broadcasters turnkey installation, configuration, and deployment services.
Libsyn Drops the Velvet Rope on Video Podcasting
Podcast hosting platform Libsyn has opened video publishing to its entire creator base with no waitlist or tier restrictions. All Libsyn creators can publish, distribute, and monetize both audio and video content, including Spotify and YouTube, from a single platform.
