Beasley’s Digital Audience Passes Broadcast In Q2; Income Jumps
Beasley Media Group's second quarter had a little bit of everything: a massive shift to net income thanks to its debt restructuring, continued revenue losses, and the revelation that its digital listening now outpaces its over-the-air audience for the first time in its history.
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Saga Means Business on Monetization As Digital Blend Grows
Chris Forgy has a one-line mission statement for Saga Communications right now: execute and monetize what's already built. The President and CEO used the phrase twice on the broadcaster's Q2 earnings call, framing a quarter of asset sales and digital growth.
Radio Ink Unveils 2026 Radio Wayne Award Finalists
Representing independent groups to the industry's largest players, the 2026 Radio Wayne Awards finalists have been revealed, honoring the streetfighters, digital sellers, managers, and support staff driving radio's revenue forward, ahead of NAB Show New York.
The Modern Curator: The Evolution of Radio’s Best PDs
The job title hasn't changed, but almost everything else has. As AI, streaming, and social audio multiply the number of places a listener can go, here's how the Best Program Directors in America see the role evolving and remaining important.
Ornelas: Radio Ownership Cap Reform Is About Survival
Local radio's ownership fight isn't about getting bigger for its own sake, according to NAB Radio Board Chair Chris Ornelas, it's about survival. As television gets cap relief from the FCC, Ornelas argued radio faces even steeper competitive pressure.
Radio’s Identity Crisis
(Josh Brown) It seems like every few weeks we read another story about layoffs somewhere in the radio industry. Positions are eliminated. Local shows disappear. Newsrooms get smaller. Markets consolidate. One person takes on the responsibilities that used to belong to five.
RAB Teams With NuVoodoo On Radio Sales Survey
RAB has partnered with NuVoodoo to survey radio sellers nationwide about the state of their day-to-day work with advertisers. Topics include attribution, AI, client retention, sales challenges, and the tools and resources sellers say they need to succeed.
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Salem Media Q2: Loss Shrinks As WaterStone Sale Nears Close
Salem Media filed what could be its last earnings report as a public company, with shareholders now on record approving its sale to WaterStone. Q2 results showed a narrower net loss but continued revenue declines heading into an expected August close.
Nienaber Leads Faculty Reveals For Final Conclave Sessions
After nearly five decades, The Last Conclave is finalizing its farewell preparations for its 45th and final conference, with the group's Board of Directors revealing session details ahead of the event, set for September 15 through 17 in Bloomington, MN.
TUDN Lands Arizona Cardinals Spanish Radio Rights
TelevisaUnivision has secured a multi-year partnership with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal sees the football franchise's Spanish-language flagship coverage fly to 105.1 TUDN (KQBU) in Phoenix. Games will also be offered on Latino Mix 100.3 (KQMR) in neighboring Globe.
Nick Rivers Comes Back To Charlotte Radio as Beasley APD
Beasley Media Group Charlotte has tapped Nick Rivers as Assistant Program Director for Country 103.7 (WSOC) and K104.7 (WKQC), adding afternoon drive duties on the former as he returns to the market where his career started nearly 20 years ago.
Lee Harris Out At Red Apple Media After Three Months
After joining Red Apple Media in May to help launch its Worldwide News Network, Lee Harris has exited the company. According to a company spokesperson, Harris was asked to depart the operation over differences linked to his leadership style.
Bengals Radio Network Expands With Pike, Danneman Additions
Bengals Radio Network listeners will hear two new voices once the preseason kicks off. iHeartMedia host Tony Pike joins the network as a second analyst, and WXIX-TV's Joe Danneman picks up a weekly radio hosting role, under a newly expanded partnership.
SiriusXM Rings In New Era With WWE Radio
Ahead of SummerSlam, SiriusXM and WWE are launching WWE Radio on channel 156, the new official audio home of WWE. Starting July 27, the channel will feature daily programming from key talent and live play-by-play of WWE’s Premium Live Events.
World’s Largest EV Maker Adopts DTS AutoStage
The world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer is getting hybrid radio and video entertainment built in. Chinese automaker BYD is adopting Xperi's DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform, becoming the fourteenth major automaker to sign on.
TM Studios, Mix 96.5 Reunite For New Jingle Pack
TM Studios and Mix 96.5 Brand Manager JR Ammons are working together again, this time on a new jingle package for Audacy's Houston Hot AC station. The package, called "Mix Hot AC 2," is already on air on KHMX and is now available for syndication.
