D.C. on the Docket: What’s Coming for Hispanic Radio at HRC
FCC ownership rule changes are due, and Frank Montero says that's just one of the developments Hispanic radio operators can't afford to miss. The Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth Managing Partner previews what's on the agenda at Hispanic Radio Conference 2026.
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Audacy to Local Ad Buyers: Think FAST
FAST viewership is projected to cross 125 million in 2026, yet most local ad plans still concentrate spending on premium subscription platforms. Audacy Head of Digital Marketing Solutions Jenny Sutton says that's a miscalculation radio sellers are positioned to help fix.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Here Comes The Bride
There are some stations that have been covering the Taylor Swift wedding ever since Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged last August. Radio isn’t going to see anything remotely like this for a long time. Think “Royal Wedding” + “Superbowl” on crack.
Global One Media Stations Face Liquidation After Bankruptcy
A small-market radio group operating in Nevada and New Mexico has collapsed into liquidation as Global One Media enters Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. FCC filings confirm that all broadcast assets have been placed in the hands of a court-appointed trustee.
Spokane Gets Locally Owned News/Talk With News Radio KBNW
Washington State Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Keith Shipman is putting his money where his mission is, teaming with Roger Nelson to co-launch News Radio KBNW, a locally owned News/Talk simulcast on KBNW-FM and KSBN-AM in Spokane.
Embracing Digital
(Mike McVay) On average, my travels put me in a radio station every other week. What appears to be consistent, despite market size, is the erosion of the value of AQH and the lack of consensus on how radio stations are approaching the use and offering of digital media.
For Radio Geeks Only
(John Shomby) A random Facebook post led me to a YouTube podcast called For the Record. It’s hosted by two old friends and industry vets: longtime radio programmer and air personality Dave Sholin and former major-label exec Ric Bisceglia. Their guest? Scott Shannon.
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Can Radio Replace A Billboard? New Research Says Yes
When outdoor advertising inventory runs dry, can radio fill the gap? New analysis from Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group makes a data-driven case that it can, reaching the same audiences at the same locations with a screen to match.
Radio Training Network Picks Up Three Cumulus Stations
On Sunday night, Cumulus Media quietly tipped its hand with a press release about two Atlanta stations, revealing a much larger filing confirming the company is selling three broadcast assets across the Deep South to Radio Training Network for $2.45 million.
Spanish Broadcasting System Formally Files for Bankruptcy
Spanish Broadcasting System has followed through on the path it announced in April, filing a prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Monday in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware as it moves to restructure its balance sheet.
Beasley Media Group Adds Independent Director Tied to Debt Deal
The debt restructuring Beasley Media Group completed last month is reshaping its boardroom. Jeffrey Goldberg now fills a newly created seventh seat and the first named figure on a Strategic Alternatives Committee that has simultaneously formed.
Dallas’ Ticket Kicks Around Expanded Show For 2026 World Cup
Cumulus Media's 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM) in Dallas is expanding its long-running soccer program for a fourth time. The KickAround will deliver 36 shows and 44 hours of original programming throughout the 2026 World Cup, running June 11 to July 19.
Pat McNally, Radio Executive and Detroit Native, Has Died
E. Patrick McNally, known to colleagues throughout the radio industry as Pat, died on May 7. A native Detroiter and Michigan State University alumnus, McNally built a career that took him from the Motor City to Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
iHeartMedia Maps New Partnership To Give Audio More Car Time
In time for summer road trips, MapQuest and iHeartRadio have partnered for an audio integration on MapQuest.com, allowing users to listen to live iHeartRadio stations alongside their turn-by-turn directions. Mobile app integration is slated for a future update.
Zeno Media Extends WKU Student Radio’s Digital Reach
Western Kentucky University's student radio station is expanding its digital footprint with Zeno Media. The deal extends the reach of Revolution 91.7 (WWHR) across mobile, web, and connected devices beyond its South Central Kentucky broadcast footprint.
NextKast Aligns With Optimized Media Group for Installs
NextKast has a new implementation partner. The radio automation and music scheduling platform has teamed up with broadcast consulting and engineering firm Optimized Media Group to offer broadcasters turnkey installation, configuration, and deployment services.
