HRC 2026 Day Two Highlights Ratings, Rules, and the Road Ahead
FCC policy shifts, Nielsen audience data, and firsthand revenue case studies made a compelling case on Day Two of Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 that the structural problems threatening Hispanic radio are most certainly not product problems.
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Cubs Score $805k With Audacy Chicago to Fight Brain Cancer
Audacy’s 104.3 The Score (WSCR) has teamed up with the Chicago Cubs and Cubs Charities for the third annual “Cubs for a Cure” radiothon, raising over $805,000 for BrainUp, a nonprofit committed to raising awareness for brain cancer.
FCC Redraws the Public Interest Line With Enforcement Warning
"No broadcaster has a 'right' to use the public spectrum," is the blunt message that the FCC Media Bureau delivered on Thursday in a public notice that has only inflamed the ongoing debate over public interest that has defined the FCC under Chairman Brendan Carr.
Showing Up for Radio: The Power of Advocacy
(Deborah Parenti) I was 26 when I got my first taste of Capitol Hill. As the Marketing/Research Director of WING in Dayton, I uncovered some disconcerting info, so the station sent me to DC to meet with our Congressman and accompany him to the Office of Management and Budget.
What Is The Most Underused Asset in Radio?
Everyone is chasing trust. Radio already has it. In our upcoming June issue, Radio Ink asked the Most Influential Women in Radio Corporate Communications what radio's most underused asset is in the current attention economy. The answers tell the truth.
How to Evaluate a Show
(Randy Lane) Evaluating a radio show is an art and a science. Whether you're a PD assessing your talent or a host critiquing your own show, having a reliable process makes all the difference. Knowing how to listen and what to listen for is the foundation of a thorough review.
Dozens of Journalists Out At NPR After Buyouts and Layoffs
After announcing its intention to make newsroom buyouts in the wake of a projected $15 million drop in member station fees, NPR is cutting roughly 36 content division positions, as the network works to mitigate Congress's elimination of federal public media subsidies.
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NAB Extends Nominations for 2026 Marconi Radio Awards
The NAB has extended the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards by two days. Stations and personalities now have until Tuesday, June 2, to submit entries. Winners will be recognized at a dinner gala at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan on October 20
Gloria Gaynor to Perform at NABLF Celebration of Service Awards
The NAB Leadership Foundation has revealed that award-winning artist Gloria Gaynor will perform as the special musical guest at the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards, helping to celebrate the previously announced stations to be honored at this year’s Gala.
Co-ed Tennis League Gets An Advantage With iHeart Alignment
iHeartMedia has aligned with INTENNSE for an audio partnership, bringing the league’s promotional content, player coverage, and programming across iHeart’s multiplatform media network and radio stations, ahead of the professional tennis brand’s 2026 season.
Sioux Falls Host Named Third MIW in Country Radio Mentee
Christine Manika, Brand Manager and Midday Host at Townsquare Media's Kickin' Country (KIKN) and Morning Host at KXRB in Sioux Falls, will spend the next year as the MIW in Country Radio mentee, paired with Urban One Houston's Lauren "Lo" Sessions.
Ta-Ta to Tanner: WSOC’s 22-Year Morning Staple To Signs Off
After 22 years, Beasley Media Group has shared WSOC staple Tanner in the Morning Show Charlotte personalities Rob Tanner, Catherine Lane, and Chris Allen will hang up their headphones and step away from their day-to-day roles, with the show’s last day slated for June 19.
CMG Raises Athens Digital Director to Company-Wide Role
Cox Media Group has promoted Lauren Smith to Senior Director of Digital Sales, elevating the Athens, GA, based Digital Media Director to a company-wide role focused on field training and digital revenue execution across the organization's markets.
Public Radio’s Podcast Powerhouses Team on Sponsorship Sales
NPR and its sponsorship subsidiary, National Public Media, are opening a new podcast revenue channel with PRX that lets public radio stations tap into national-level sponsorship sales without abandoning their existing publishing infrastructure.
Dana Cortez, Mo Rocca Stop By ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes has dropped two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, featuring interviews with Gracie Award winner and groundbreaking syndicated host Dana Cortez and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Mo Rocca.
Triton’s Q1 Ranker Senses Podcasting’s Habits Are Changing
Comedy, News, and Society & Culture held their ground at the top of the podcast rankings to open 2026, but there's more climbing beneath them. Triton Digital's Q1 2026 US Podcast Ranker shows two particular genres not in the top three posting the strongest reach growth.
