Townsquare Media Profit Rises in Q2 as Digital Revenue Hits 56%
Townsquare Media has long been led by its off-air business, but will the Digital First Local Media Company's digital revenue reach 60% of total share by year’s end? Q2 financials suggest it’s within reach, and for now, it’s powered the company back to profitability
Ebiquity: Human Judgment Essential in AI-Driven Media Planning
After Futuri sounded an alarm about the growing use of artificial intelligence in Marketing Mix Modelling and how radio could be left behind, a new analysis by global marketing insight firm Ebquity is calling for a hybrid touch when it comes to AI in ad planning.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down By January
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the elimination of federal support in the latest Congressional budget package. The move comes after more than half a century of public funding and programming support.
More Than a Closer: Lessons From a Radio Wayne Streetfighter
Reigning Radio Wayne “Streetfighter of the Year” Jodi Korlacki of CMG Jacksonville proves trust, strategy, and radio’s unmatched attention still win. Catching up with Radio Ink, she shares what clients really want and how to win the battle for Main Street.
Radio Holds 64% of Ad-Supported Audio in Q2; News/Talk On Top
Radio remains the top dog in US ad-supported audio by far, but Nielsen and Edison Research are once again going on The Record to show podcasting continuing to hold its ground, particularly among younger listeners.
Prime Numbers: Radio Fuels E-Commerce for Amazon and Beyond
With 71% of Black Friday shopping happening online this year, retailers are again turning to radio to reach digital buyers. From Prime Day to Cyber Monday, AM/FM continues to prove its value as e-commerce’s most effective awareness engine.
Radio Ratings Soar Higher In Q2 Under Nielsen 3-Minute Rule
The 2025 Q2 PPM results are in, and radio is skyrocketing under Nielsen’s revised three-minute rule, with the latest data showing increases of 17% to 19% across every major demographic, including double-digit gains in every weekday and weekend daypart.
Epstein Fallout Stalls AM Act Momentum With Early House Recess
With strife in DC at a fever pitch over the Jeffrey Epstein files, House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly ended the chamber's legislative session a day early, sending lawmakers away for more than a month just as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act gains momentum.
Automaker Anti-AM Spend Doubles In Q2; Broadcasters Fight Back
As the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act gains traction on Capitol Hill, automakers doubled down on efforts to block it. Broadcasters are answering in kind with intensified lobbying to defend AM’s place in the dashboard and involvement in numerous efforts across DC.
Digital Gains, Traditional Strains As Borrell Updates Radio Forecast
The future of radio advertising may be in question, but the latest update to Borrell Associates’ Local Ad Forecast reveals that the downturn may not be as steep, or as simple, as it seems - because your individual market results may vary.
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