Edison: AM/FM Still Tops In-Car Audio for EV Drivers
Automakers keep asking whether electric cars need a radio, and the people riding in them are still tuning in. New Edison Research data shows AM/FM remains the largest source of in-car audio time for EV drivers and riders, though its lead is smaller than among all listeners.
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Supreme Court to Consider Nielsen’s Antitrust Appeal
A ratings dispute that has rattled radio is moving toward its biggest stage yet, though not its biggest step. The US Supreme Court will take a private look at Nielsen’s petition against a Second Circuit ruling against its pricing methods.
Who’s Buying Broadcast? Forecast 2027 Follows the Money
As consolidation, valuation resets, and regulatory shifts change the math on radio deals, Forecast 2027 will put broadcast money on the line as finance executives and analysts, moderated by Randy Michaels, look at who is buying and who is positioned to win.
Google Must Answer Former NPR Host’s AI Voice Claims In Court
Can an AI voice take a radio host’s identity? A California court says the question deserves a full hearing. Former NPR host David Greene’s suit over NotebookLM’s male AI host survived Google’s challenge on all four claims, though the court has not yet ruled on the facts.
Hubbard’s myTalk Gets Down & Dirty at the Airport to Raise $132k
During a three-day stay at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, myTalk 107.1 (KTMY) hosts and producers broadcast live while learning how to be gate agents, baggage handlers, and manage duty-free shops, and the effort paid off for four local charities.
Product v. Brand
(Bob Lawrence) One of the biggest challenges facing radio is, without a doubt, the need to redefine our brands. What is our promise? So many managers tend to confuse product and brand. They really are not interchangeable. “The Best Variety” is not a true brand position.
CRS 2027 Agenda Preview: Trust, Metrics, Layoffs Talk in Nashville
Trust, transparency, and life after ratings are headed to the general sessions at next March's country radio convention. An early agenda preview also adds a four-part series on how hits get made and returning label luncheons, with more programming still to be revealed.
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UK Emergency Advice Sends Shoppers Hunting for Radios
A government checklist telling British households to keep a battery-powered or wind-up radio is sending shoppers to retailers, and the ensuing rush on physical receivers offers US broadcasters and lawmakers a live example of how to encourage in-home AM/FM access.
BFOA Opens College Scholarships Beyond Broadcast Families
Radio's talent pipeline is getting a financial boost aimed at students who might never have considered the industry. Now the Broadcasters Foundation of America is expanding its new scholarships to reach beyond the families of people already working in the industry.
Westwood One, Fox News Set Election Day Radio Plans
With all eyes and ears locked on the midterms, Election Day is shaping up as a heavy lift for national audio. Westwood One and Fox News Media are each lining up programming that spans radio affiliates, podcasts, and streams covering races across the nation.
Townsquare Media Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn to Depart
One of the executives behind Townsquare Media's shift toward digital revenue is stepping away. Chief Growth Officer Kelly Quinn is set to depart the "digital-first local media company" after 25 years that began in radio sales in Grand Rapids.
Entravision Puts Melissa Rios’ LA Morning Show on Wheels
Melissa Rios is trading the studio for the sidewalk two mornings every week. Her new show on Reyna 103.1 (KDLD) in Los Angeles brings a mix of chisme, headlines, and real conversation for Latinas out to the neighborhoods where its listeners live.
NRB Honors WMCA, Moody Radio, WMPC for 2027
Christian radio is well represented in the NRB's 2027 honors, from a station of the year to two stations marking 100-year milestones. The association announced its Special Service and Media Award recipients, to be honored at a February gala near the nation's capital.
iHeart Stays on Top of Triton’s September Podcast Ranker
Nothing moved at the top of Triton Digital's latest podcast rankings. The same three shows held their spots, iHeart Audience Network stayed far ahead of every rival in the sales network report, and a new Bomani Jones program arrived among the month's debuts.
Buzz Knight’s Takin’ A Walk Returns to Rock Hall Archives
A second batch of conversations is headed to Cleveland. Buzz Knight Media Productions has had new episodes of two music podcasts accepted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives, adding to a collection that began with Knight's first donation in 2024.
Stingray Brings Streaming Radio Apps to Ford and Lincoln
As terrestrial radio continues its battle on Capitol Hill to maintain reception in the dashboard. Stingray, the Canadian broadcaster now behind TuneIn, just planted a flag in Ford and Lincoln vehicles, with co-branded streaming radio apps joining select models.
