NYC’s Hot 97 & WBLS Will Soon Be On-Air In California & Texas
In an extension of the national presence of its flagship radio brands, New York City's Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS will now be heard in major multicultural markets across Southern California and Texas, taking talent like Ebro, Funk Flex, and Jusnik out west.
Rick Dees, Gary Sandy Join Benztown’s ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’
Ahead of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation's Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon, Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody featuring two honorees: syndicated host Rick Dees and actor Gary Sandy.
Spotify Faces Advertising Pressure Despite Q3 Subscriber Gains
As the company prepares for a leadership transition in early 2026, Spotify’s third-quarter earnings show the audio streaming giant riding subscriber momentum but facing mounting pressure to grow its advertising business in a parallel of challenges faced by radio.
AP, Skyview Networks Continue Collaboration on Radio Ad Sales
The Associated Press has renewed its network audio sales partnership with Skyview Networks. The two companies first teamed up in January 2021, with Skyview representing AP’s premium short-form advertising units that air alongside national AP Radio content.
SiriusXM Lifts 2025 Outlook as New Ad, In-Car Strategies Pay Off
SiriusXM entered Q4 with renewed confidence, raising guidance after a flat but resilient third quarter that saw record free cash flow, rising ad and podcast revenue, and the groundwork laid for addressable in-car advertising and a new era of digital growth.
Triton Digital Develops TAP Ecosystem With AdBuilder AI
Digital audio ad tech operation Triton Digital has brought to market an AI-powered self-service advertising platform for podcast, broadcast, and streaming audio, aiming to give broadcasters new access to small and mid-sized business client revenue.
VSiN Expands Radio Reach in Cleveland and Charleston
Sports betting network VSiN is expanding its national footprint with new and expanded radio partnerships with iHeartMedia in Cleveland and Cumulus Media in Charleston, adding to a recent deal in Missouri with Mid-West Family Broadcasting.
Skyview, Veritone Partner on Network Audio Sales
Skyview Networks will be starting the new year with a new network audio sales partnership with Veritone. Through the agreement, Veritone will work with Skyview’s sales leadership team to enhance its AI-powered VeriAds network starting January 1.
‘Charlie Kirk Show’ Sees Boost In The Wake Of Host’s Killing
With politics defining the national conversation, new Triton Digital podcast data highlights strong performance from news and commentary formats, with iHeartMedia, NPR, and Audacy maintaining their lead positions across podcast distribution.
International Podcast Bodies Join Forces in New Global Alliance
France’s Syndicat des Producteurs Professionnels et Indépendants de l’Audio and the UK’s AudioUK have partnered to launch the International Podcast Alliance, a new transnational coalition representing podcast and audio producers and publishers.















