The Angels: A Story of Radio’s Unsung, Daily Lifesavers
Teresa was alone on a Georgia highway, waiting to die. A voice from the radio refused to let her go. You know radio as a lifeline during hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes. But what about the call that comes at 2 a.m. from someone who’s lost hope?
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Investing in Hispanic Radio’s Future
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: You’re One To Talk
(Paige Nienaber) People will often ask me about “stations to follow” in terms of promotion, and I always tell them that the Hubbard stations in Cincinnati, 93Q in Syracuse, and Y94 in Fargo are my go-tos. They always seem to have at least two things going on.
Europe’s Audio Ad Gap Has a Lesson for US Advertisers
The gap between what advertisers believe about audio and what they spend on it isn't just an American problem. A new study across nine European markets puts the same tension in sharper relief, and offers a few data points the US industry should pay attention to.
Omnicom and iHeartMedia Put Numbers on Audio’s Ad Gap
Audio commands roughly a third of daily media consumption, yet the ad dollars allocated to that time still lag behind. A new Omnicom Media and iHeartMedia study puts hard numbers on the disconnect and identifies which formats are doing the most to close the gap.
Portland Morning Host Raises $21K for Autism, One Mile at a Time
Casey Bay, part of the Tanner, Laura, & Casey morning show at iHeartMedia Portland's 105.9 The Brew (KFBW), set out to walk 17.5 miles for autism acceptance. What came back from listeners and the community was nearly three times what anyone expected.
Los Angeles Getting Its First FM All-Sports Station From Audacy
Los Angeles has never had an FM all-sports station. That changes May 11. Audacy is launching 97.1 The Fan (KNX-FM) in Los Angeles with what the broadcaster bills as the only all-live, local weekday sports lineup in the market, covering breaking news and sports talk.
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Despite US Ad Slump, ViX Takes TelevisaUnivision Over The Top
Streaming TV momentum and Mexico subscription gains helped TelevisaUnivision post a 5% revenue increase in Q1 2026, though US advertising weakness and rising costs put the squeeze on margins across both operating markets for the Spanish-language broadcaster.
For Radio, Simple Audio Creative Drives More Sales
Keeping radio ads simple is not a creative philosophy; it is a revenue strategy, according to new research synthesized by Cumulus Media/Westwood One's Audio Active Group to show exactly what drives the best results for brands when it comes to audio advertising.
LABF Gives Broadcasters a Voice in America’s 250th
It was one of the hot topics of discussion at NAB Show 2026, and now local broadcasters have a new tool to mark America's 250th Anniversary, as the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation reminds the country that "Before it was history, it was broadcast."
Jeremy Scott Trades ‘ATC’ For ‘Morning Edition’ In Pittsburgh
Jeremy Scott is moving from hosting All Things Considered to Morning Edition at NPR’s Pittsburgh affiliate, 90.5 WESA. Scott’s jump from afternoons to mornings leaves the All Things Considered host chair vacant, with a search now underway for the next local host.
Southern Utah’s Redrock Media Makes Mathis Its Next Sales Lead
Former Utah Broadcasters Association board member Terry Mathis is joining Redrock Media as Director of Sales. Mathis will oversee revenue growth for Redrock's five-station St. George, UT, cluster and its digital marketing division, Redrock Connect.
Urban One’s Lori Flowers To Serve as Next President of MIW
The next leader of Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has spent two decades building brands in some of radio's biggest markets. Urban One Manager of Integrated Marketing and Project Management Lori Flowers has been named the group's President-Elect.
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.
Nielsen Adds Podcast Planning Data Through Triton Digital
Nielsen and Triton Digital have announced a collaboration to integrate Triton Digital's Podcast Metrics Demos+ into Nielsen Media Impact, the company's cross-media planning tool, giving advertisers a more direct line to podcast audience data next to other channels.
Dan Bongino Returns to Top Three in March Podcasts Ranker
Less than two months after returning to the airwaves, Dan Bongino is already pulling top-three numbers. Triton Digital's March 2026 US Podcast Ranker placed The Dan Bongino Show at number three nationally based on downloads, even as iHeart still leads the list.
