Q2 Station Dip May Add Fuel to FCC Ownership Cap Fight
Radio operators pushing the FCC to loosen AM ownership caps have new data to point to. The Commission's second-quarter totals show AM licenses falling again, adding urgency to broadcasters' case that looser rules could give struggling stations a financial lifeline.
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USA Water Polo Names iHeartMedia Official Partner
With the 2028 Summer Olympics ahead, iHeartMedia has partnered with USA Water Polo to grow the sport's footprint nationwide, designating iHeart as the Official Radio Partner of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, the world's largest youth water polo tournament.
BFOA Media Mixer Joins Forces With Hubbard in Cleveland
The first stop was NYC. Next stop for the Broadcasters Foundation of America? Cleveland, as the BFOA Media Mixer merges with Hubbard - Media That Connects' opening reception for Morning Show Boot Camp 2026 on August 5 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
FCC’s Impending TV Cap Vote Puts Radio’s Expectations in Focus
Television's national ownership cap may soon be gone. The FCC has announced plans to vote on replacing it with case-by-case review, and radio broadcasters watching their own ownership fight are asking the obvious question: if TV goes first, how far behind is AM/FM?
As Cumulus Rattles the Ratings World, It Inks Flagship Xperi Deal
As its legal fight with Nielsen grinds on, Cumulus Media is looking elsewhere for audience data. The broadcaster has become the first commercial licensee of Xperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, rolling out the in-car measurement service across its 393 stations.
Study: No In-Dash AM/FM Is Major Dealbreaker for US Car Buyers
As automakers continue testing the waters of removing terrestrial radio access from vehicles, new Nielsen research suggests the experiment carries real risk: roughly half of US car buyers say they would walk away from a car purchase entirely without it.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Say Yes To A Mess
(Paige Nienaber) We're in Show Business, but the bottom-dwelling Circus Freak level of Show Business, so it's always been a source of dismay to me when talent balks at venturing outside their comfort zone. A daredevil attitude toward content goes a long way.
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Houston’s Reggie and Ron Radiothon Scores 72,000 Meals
For the second year, Audacy Houston's SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) raised more than $24,000 for the Houston Food Bank through its Reggie and Ron Radiothon. The annual event is hosted by In the Loop's Reggie Adetula and The Drive's Ron Hughley.
Shawn Farrington Named VP Of Content At KHCB Houston
KHCB Media Group is consolidating its entire content strategy under one new leader. Houston's KHCB 105.7 has named Shawn Farrington as VP of Content and On-Air Operations, tasking him with overseeing the Christian radio ministry's multiplatform efforts.
Museum Of Broadcast Communications Opens Charity Auction
From syndicated morning shows to Sunday sports booths, radio is joining in a new charity auction from the Museum of Broadcast Communications, with every winning bid going toward the institution's educational programming for young broadcasters.
Connoisseur’s Bridges and Harlan Go National With Compass
Connoisseur Media is deepening its syndication partnership with Compass Media Networks, this time for the weekend. Robby's Top 20 Countdown and She's Country are getting expanded national distribution, joining a roster that already includes Anna & Raven.
Roldan Rises to New Tech Leadership Role at Beasley
As Beasley Media Group leans further into its digital-first strategy, the company is elevating the executive behind its technology backbone. Jose Alberto Roldan has been promoted from VP of IT to the newly created role of Head of Technology and Infrastructure.
From FuboTV To FM: Flatley Comes to Connoisseur Long Island
Connoisseur Media is putting its Long Island sales operation under new leadership. Chris Flatley, a Long Island native with more than 15 years in national ad sales, becomes the cluster's new Director of Sales, succeeding Darren DiPrima, who moves to Station Manager.
Elvis Duran Gets Into Pod Production with Heyman, MCM Studios
iHeartMedia syndicated host Elvis Duran and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman are among those teaming on a new podcast, vodcast, and creator development company to help brands and media personalities produce and monetize premium content.
Podcast and Radio Data Align On How Host-Read Ads Win
Podcast advertising's biggest assumptions didn't hold up in Magellan AI's Q1 2026 benchmark report: host-read copy beat slicker produced and programmatic buys, and smaller, long-tail shows retained listeners better than the biggest names in podcasting.
APM Cuts a Deal With NYT to Bring Podcast to Public Radio
The New York Times has partnered with American Public Media to bring a radio-tailored adaptation of the Times' weekly podcast The Wirecutter Show, a product recommendation service featuring independent research and product testing, to APM's public radio reach starting in July.
