AM/FM Captures Huge In-Car Audio Share Among Top Auto Brands
Traditional radio commands 81% of in-car ad-supported audio time among Ford drivers and 90% among Chevrolet drivers, positioning broadcast radio as the dominant medium for automotive advertisers targeting both loyalty buyers and conquest audiences.
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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
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.
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.
iHeartMedia Q1: Revenue Up, With More Cuts on the Way
iHeartMedia's Q1 revenue grew 9.6%, but that headline number wasn't all that management led its earnings call with: the company announced a third round of cost reductions and a commitment to returning broadcast to profitability growth before year-end.
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.
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FCC Sets A Date For The First FM Auction Since 2021
For the first time in half a decade, the FCC is opening the door to new FM radio station ownership with hundreds of vacant FM channels to hit the auction block. The agency has announced plans to auction 132 FM construction permits beginning in February.
Townsquare Media Digital Revenue Hit New Heights in Q1
Townsquare Media's digital divisions generated 59% of net revenue in the first quarter of 2026. As CEO Bill Wilson puts it, "By now, it should be very clear that Townsquare has transformed from a legacy broadcast company into a digital-first local media company."
Hulvey: Radio Is the ‘Force Multiplier’ Digital Budgets Need
RAB President and CEO Mike Hulvey pointed to John Morgan's testimonial on the power of radio with the Florida Association of Broadcasters as proof of concept for an industry pushing back against a wave of negative coverage that made headlines last month.
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.
Andrews Picks Up Third Programming Role at Audacy Wisconsin
After joining Audacy from iHeartMedia last July, Brett Andrews is already expanding his programming footprint across the Wisconsin cluster, adding Brand Manager of Milwaukee's 99.1 The Mix (WMYX) to a portfolio that already includes Mix 105.1 (WMHX) in Madison.
Amelia Ryerse Signing Off From Baltimore’s 98 Rock
Heard across Hearst Television Baltimore's 98 Rock (WIYY) since 2003, including the Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel morning show and afternoon drive before landing in her current midday slot, host Amelia Ryerse has announced she will retire at the end of 2026.
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.
