From Midterm Money to Influencer Radio, HRC Day 1 Digs Deep
US Hispanics hold $4.4 trillion in purchasing power. The ad industry is sending roughly 4% of total spend its way. Day one of the 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference in Phoenix made the case, session by session, that the gap is possibly the biggest opportunity in radio.
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NAB’s Gustafson: AM Act Trajectory a ‘Masterclass in Advocacy’
After months of waiting on Capitol Hill, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act cleared possibly its largest legislative hurdle on its path to passage. NAB SVP of Government Affairs Nicole Gustafson has spent 22 years in Washington and says she has never seen anything like it.
No More Delays: FCC Foreign Sponsorship ID Deadline Nears
The FCC is warning broadcasters: modified foreign sponsorship identification rules take effect June 7, giving stations days to meet certification requirements that have survived two compliance deferrals, a court challenge, and years of sustained NAB opposition.
Were You Seen At Hispanic Radio Conference’s Medallas Party?
Under the setting sun in the desert sky, Hispanic Radio Conference celebrated the 2026 Medallas de Cortez award winners with a cocktail reception that drew attendees from across the country for the first big networking opportunity of the event.
Manitowoc’s Seehafer Broadcasting Raises $13K for Honor Flights
A Wisconsin broadcaster's months-long fundraising effort has delivered more than $13,000 to help veterans travel to their memorials in Washington, DC. Seehafer Broadcasting in Manitowoc presented a $13,145 check to Old Glory Honor Flight earlier this month.
HPM Expands As Galveston County News Bureau Goes Live
Houston Public Media has launched the Galveston County News Bureau, expanding its hyperlocal reporting with Julianna Washburn as an embedded, dedicated journalist reporting on the people, decisions, and events shaping Southeast Texas.
Hispanic Radio’s Best Honored With 2026 Medallas de Cortez
In celebration of the legacy of the founding father of Spanish-language radio in the United States, Phoenix welcomed Hispanic radio's finest on Wednesday evening as Radio Ink named the 2026 Medallas de Cortez winners from a nationally nominated field at HRC.
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Small Store, Strong Signal: Radio Gives Local Brand A Major Edge
A Missouri hardware store with no national scale is outperforming most of its national competitors on brand awareness in its own backyard. Why? New research points directly to radio advertising in a textbook case for the medium's long-term brand-building power.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Blame It On The Dog
(Paige Nienaber) I had a meeting with a lot of the Pattison Media stations on Friday, and the question of “When should we get packages on the streets?” came up. For example, the US is celebrating its 250th, so when is the best time to start selling sponsors?
Liberman Nabs ‘Nueva’ Leadership Role In Hispanic Radio
It was announced earlier this month that Nueva Network founder and CEO Jose Villafañe would step down from the company. Now, a familiar name is moving in. Jeffery Liberman has been given a top leadership role across both Nueva Network and North Atlantic Media.
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.
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.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Gets the Green Flag for More Years
Two decades in, SiriusXM and NASCAR are staying together. The partners have renewed their multi-year broadcasting agreement, keeping live Cup, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series coverage on satellite radio for fans across North America.
