Radio’s Holiday Ad ROI Pitch: $17 Back For Every $1 Spent
Shoppers may head online, into stores, or both this holiday season, but one stop stays constant on the way there. Katz Radio Group says radio is in the car with them, and a new deck ties that in-car attention to store visits, searches, and sales.
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OUT MONDAY: Two Futures in 2027, One Choice for Radio
As of Wednesday morning, the political well has gone dry. Oil is back above $100. Radio’s 2027 hangs on which of two futures arrives next. Radio Ink’s Forecast issue maps both, then asks the harder question: how do you hear what’s coming before it gets here?
Radio Reaches Affluent Listeners Streaming Ads Miss, Data Shows
Brands chasing listeners on streaming music services may be throwing money at those who paid to avoid them. So what's an advertiser to do? Turn to radio, where data shows ad-supported streams offer a way around the paywall, particularly to higher-income listeners.
What’s Next on Radio’s Legal Horizon In 2027?
For three years, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has been radio's defining fight in Washington. The fight isn't over yet, but with the finish line in view, attention turns to a crowded horizon of ownership caps, FCC waivers, and a Commission short on members.
Radio’s Three Big Opportunities of 2027
(Josh Brown) Something interesting is happening at the highest levels of marketing in America, and as we button up 2026, I think independent radio operators should be paying very close attention, because being human is becoming fashionable again.
Why We Can’t Quit Christmas Music (And Pretend To Hate It)
(Bob Lawrence) Christmas music! The seasonal soundtrack that seems to sneak into stores before we’ve even finished our Halloween candy. I must admit that I’ve flipped AC stations to all Christmas as early as November 1st. You say, “Way too early!” But not so fast!
NAB Show New York Sessions Now Available On Demand
Missed NAB Show New York? The conversations about consolidation, creators, sports, and AI did not disappear when the Javits Center doors closed. NAB has put select sessions from the two-day event online on demand, giving anyone who stayed home a way to catch up.
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FCC Reminds Stations To Check EAS Gear Before Nov. 17
Before the tone sounds on a coast-to-coast Emergency Alert System test, the FCC is asking stations to make sure their equipment can hear it. A Bureau reminder covers firmware updates, state plan monitoring, and what to file once the test is over.
Cruz Presses On With FCC Pick As Senate Majority Shifts
A GOP seat at the FCC is headed for a Senate hearing while the balance of Congress shifts blue. The Senate Commerce Committee has rescheduled the initial hearing for Republican nominee Danielle Thumann Severs while Democrats seek a balanced commission.
Ignite Partner Dollars Lift Townsquare as Q4 Clouds Gather
Political advertising lifted Townsquare Media’s third quarter, but it could not hide the pressures local clients are feeling. With costs and interest rates up, the company is leaning on programmatic growth and new partner markets while bracing for a tough Q4.
Gabe & Angie Trade Fargo Mornings For Twin Cities PM Drive
Gabe Glidden and Angie Morales will host afternoon drive on Hubbard Media That Connects' KS95 (KSTP) in Minneapolis-St. Paul beginning December 28. They were most recently hosts of the Gabe & Angie Morning Show on Hubbard's BIG 98.7 in Fargo.
Buffalo’s Kiss 98.5 Adds Nikki Preston To Mornings
Nikki Preston is making the long trip back from SoCal to her Western New York roots. She joins Audacy Buffalo's Kiss 98.5 (WKSE) for mornings alongside Nicholas Picholas and Wease. The Rochester native started her media career as a host on 94.1 The Zone.
DeAmicis Swaps Salem For Sin City As Beasley DOS
Mike DeAmicis spent his Salem Media years selling nationally. Now he is going local as Director of Sales at Beasley Media Group in Las Vegas, announcing the move on social media as the latest stop in a career that includes Entercom, Urban One, and Live Nation.
iHeartRadio Launches ‘Lite Mode’ for Faster App Listening
Sometimes listeners want to browse, and sometimes they just want their station. iHeartRadio is adding a toggle to its mobile app that strips the homepage down to Presets, Recently Played, and Local Radio, giving users a one-tap switch between the full app and a leaner “Lite Mode.”
iHeart Stays on Top of Triton’s September Podcast Ranker
Nothing moved at the top of Triton Digital's latest podcast rankings. The same three shows held their spots, iHeart Audience Network stayed far ahead of every rival in the sales network report, and a new Bomani Jones program arrived among the month's debuts.
Buzz Knight’s Takin’ A Walk Returns to Rock Hall Archives
A second batch of conversations is headed to Cleveland. Buzz Knight Media Productions has had new episodes of two music podcasts accepted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives, adding to a collection that began with Knight's first donation in 2024.
