Edison’s Evolving Ear Finds Limits to AI Acceptance in Audio
As radio's on-air AI debate reignites, new data from Edison Research suggests that while audiences are increasingly aware of AI in audio, listener acceptance hinges less on technology itself and more on trust, authenticity, and the expectation of human connection.
Why Main Street Continues to Prove Radio’s High Value To Brands
In a city of just 175,000 people, nearly one in three cannot name a single plumber. One in four can’t think of a heating and air company. Almost the same number draw a blank when asked about auto repair. But the ones that can, can because of AM/FM radio.
Winter Storm Fern Puts Radio Back in Its Most Critical Role
As the massive Winter Storm Fern swept across much of the eastern half of the US this weekend, radio once again found itself operating in its most familiar role: a resilient, always-available source of information and continuity amid power outages.
Report: Programmatic Audio Is a Core Buy for Marketers in 2026
Programmatic audio is moving from the test budget to the main budget, and radio sellers need to pay attention to where those dollars are coming from, because marketers are funding that growth by pulling back from traditional TV and radio buys, per a new report.
Big Tech Is Existential Threat to Localism, Broadcasters Tell FCC
More radio broadcast groups of all sizes are pressing the FCC to dismantle local ownership caps, arguing that rules built for a pre-digital era now leave broadcast radio structurally disadvantaged against tech platforms that face no limits on scale or market concentration.
AM Radio Lobbying Remained Lively In Q4 Despite DC Shutdown
A federal government shutdown that stretched from October into November reshaped fourth-quarter lobbying around broadcasting; flattening, but not stopping, the battle between automakers and broadcasters over the future of radio in vehicle dashboards.
Angela Yee on Gracies, Growth, and Why Recognition Matters
As the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation prepares for the upcoming Gracie Awards entry deadline on January 29, four-time Gracie Award winner Angela Yee reflects on her journey and the impact of being recognized across radio and podcasting.
Broadcasters, Advocates Make Closing Cases On Radio Caps
With a likelihood of deregulatory action growing, broadcasters, industry advocates, and the general public are getting in their final words on the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Review of local radio ownership rules, with plenty of differing visions for the future.
After the Fires: What KNX Learned About Serving LA in Crisis
A year after devastating wildfires tore through Southern California, the rebuilding continues - and so do the lessons for radio. At Audacy's KNX News, the crisis became a defining moment, not just for the station but as an industry benchmark for coverage done right.
Tunkel: Court Ruling Could End Nielsen Nationwide Radio Ratings
Calling it “commercially unworkable,” Nielsen has briefly paused the preliminary injunction granted to Cumulus Media, warning it will “suffer significant irreparable harm” and may be forced to retire its Nationwide radio ratings product if the ruling stands.
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