Brands Win With Radio Ads as MLB’s Top Fans Tune to AM/FM
In less than a month, baseball's biggest fans will be packed into ballparks across America for the earliest season opener in Major League Baseball history. But for the rest of the season, you're likely to find those same fans glued to AM/FM coverage.
Buffalo Public Radio Signal To Go Commercial Due To Federal Cuts
"Replacing a $2.2 million structural funding loss indefinitely through donations alone would not be realistic or responsible," is the message from Buffalo Toronto Public Media, as the public radio organization converts one of its frequencies to an advertising-eligible license.
Clock Starts on FCC’s Non-Comm Translator Filing Cap Proposal
After its unanimous approval in February's Open Meeting, the FCC is seeking comment on a proposed national application cap and eligibility rules involving an upcoming filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator construction permits.
Mega Moves to 99.3 as Sunny 104.3 Lights Up in Phoenix
Sierra H Multimedia is adding a third station in Phoenix, with the rise of Sunny 104.3 (KAJM). With the debut of the Soft Adult Contemporary-formatted station, Mega 104.3 is relocating to 99.3 FM while keeping its existing programming and on-air lineup.
The Art of the Sticky Guest
(Randy Lane) Guest segments, even with big stars, often tank in PPM. They can slow the pace and feel promotional. And the second, the conversation drifts into industry talk, listeners bail. But guest interviews don’t have to take a hit. They can be sticky, too.
SiriusXM Targets $1.25 Billion Debt Extension From 2026 to 2032
While debt swaps continue to be an inevitability for many terrestrial radio operators, SiriusXM is attempting to push a major repayment obligation of its own six years down the road via one of the largest single debt management moves in recent radio industry history.
CMB Seeks Nominations for 2026 Christian Radio Mentoring Class
Christian Music Broadcasters is accepting nominations for its 2026-2027 Leadership Mentoring cohort, a seven-month development program aimed at strengthening current and emerging leaders in Christian radio. Each cohort is capped at 18 mentees.
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New Bill Would Force FCC to Act Fast on Radio M&A or Face Court
Amid growing expectations of broadcast ownership deregulation, two US House members introduced legislation that would establish an FCC shot clock of sorts that could accelerate deal-making if and when the agency moves to loosen radio's ownership caps.
USAGM Pushes Deferred Resignations as Court Decision Nears
As a court decision nears over Kari Lake’s authority to cut the majority of its broadcast staff, the US Agency for Global Media offered employees “another opportunity...to voluntarily transition out of federal service through the Deferred Resignation Program.”
NAB Show Adds Fourth Day to Sports Summit With All-Star Guests
Between revenue success, audience share, a slew of 2026 events, and federal interest, broadcast sports are enjoying a massive moment, and NAB Show is preparing to make the most of it by adding a fourth day to its Sports Summit, which will span the entire event.
Sean Spicer Heads to NYC Radio With ‘Full Court Press’ on WABC
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is coming to New York City talk radio with the debut of Full Court Press on Red Apple Media’s 77WABC. The Sunday morning show joins a weekend lineup that recently added former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez to Host KERA’s ‘NTX Now’
North Texas public radio outlet KERA will debut a new live weekday talk show this summer, expanding its local programming with NTX Now, a one-hour morning format co-hosted by Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez built around civic life and community conversation.
NPR Strengthens Donor, Digital Strategy With Parr and Poinsett
As NPR continues to restructure its revenue model following the end of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the organization has promoted two leaders within its fundraising and digital philanthropy teams, according to Chief Development Officer Rachel Evans.
SiriusXM Revs Up Full-Season IndyCar Coverage for 2026
Beginning with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 1, SiriusXM will once again carry every on and off-track development of the NTT IndyCar Series season on its dedicated IndyCar Nation channel, including all 18 races on the 2026 calendar.
True Crime, History, Fiction Post Q4 Gains in Triton Podcast Data
Podcast listening didn’t cool off when the year did. Triton Digital’s Q4 2025 US Podcast Ranker shows audiences sticking with core genres while shifting into sports, true crime, and long-form storytelling, giving advertisers fresh signals for 2026's direction.
Apple Podcasts to Support Video Shows in Major Update
As YouTube continues its run as the leading podcast platform, Apple Podcasts will introduce advanced video podcast capabilities this spring, expanding beyond audio into HLS-powered streaming that allows creators to distribute, monetize, and dynamically insert video ads.
