John Morgan Reframes Radio’s Legacy as a Feature, Not a Flaw
John Morgan isn't done making the case for radio, and his latest arguments may be his sharpest yet. The Florida Association of Broadcasters' video series featuring the Morgan & Morgan founder has drawn attention and acclaim from sellers and executives nationwide.
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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."
Improving the Listening Experience
(Mike McVay) During last week's NAB Show in Las Vegas, I was honored to share the stage with Edison Research Director of Research Laura Ivey. Our approach was for Laura to share research findings and for me to offer suggestions and point out opportunities.
Who’s Doing It Right In Radio? Here’s What I Heard
(John Shomby) "Who’s doing it right in radio?" It's a simple question that got a lot of responses when I asked on my socials. And just like the comments from my previous column, they were honest. Sometimes brutally so. But this time, something was different.
Townsquare and Columbus’ NABCO Ignite Digital Ad Partnership
Townsquare Media's Ignite division is adding a Columbus, OH, broadcast partner. The company has struck a digital advertising deal with North American Broadcasting Company; its newest alliance under the Ignite Media Partnerships program, launched in 2024.
Cumulus’ Bob Walker Releases AI Media Planning Guide for Radio
Cumulus Media Operations President Bob Walker has a playbook for how local advertisers should be using AI, and it starts with asking better questions. The guide walks local advertisers and media sellers through five best practices for AI platforms.
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Tilt the Clock: Control Your Time, Control Your Sales
(Loyd Ford) When coaching sales talent, I encourage individual sellers to do all they can to naturally raise their “Time Spent Selling.” The most valuable shift a local radio salesperson can make is not learning a new closing line or a new pitch; it is learning how to control their time.
Engage Listeners Throughout the Commercial
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Your audience is distracted, they’re over-communicated, they’ve had too much coffee, or not enough. In other words, they’re difficult to engage. How do you keep their attention for a full 15, 30, or 60 seconds? Hook ‘em and keep pulling. What pulls? Consistent variations.
Beasley Detroit Partners With Forgotten Harvest In Hunger Fight
Beasley Media Group Detroit is joining hands with Forgotten Harvest in a year-round commitment to fighting food insecurity. The expanded effort will center around raising community awareness of the reality that 69% of Detroit households face food insecurity.
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.
From the Big Apple to Red Apple, Tony Orlando Gets Syndicated
Pop legend Tony Orlando, a fixture on New York City's 77WABC since 2017, is relaunching his weekend program into syndication with a new name. Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando is now Rockin' the Decades, distributed via Red Apple Audio Networks.
From OC to the Bay: John Phillips Show Renewed at Cumulus
Cumulus Media has secured a multi-year renewal for The John Phillips Show, hosted by John Phillips and Randy Wang. The weekday afternoon political program will air on news-talk stations 790 KABC in Los Angeles and 810 KSFO in San Francisco.
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.
Benztown + McVay Turn Bestselling Novel Into Narrative Podcast
Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks has adapted a bestselling Pacific Northwest disaster novel into a six-episode narrative podcast. American Afterlife, based on Pedro Hoffmeister's novel, is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
