RAB’s Career Series Encourages College Talent to Consider Radio
The RAB has completed its 2026 Media Career Academies, in conjunction with its National Radio Talent System, bringing college students face-to-face with content and sales career paths across broadcasting and audio through programs in three states.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: How To Get Press In 2026
(Paige Nienaber) Will a media outlet care that people can enter their email on your station website to win gas? No. I don’t even care. But traffic snarled up for three blocks in all directions, and crowds of people waiting to get gas? THAT is something they’ll come and shoot.
Salem Media Elevates Young to President of Broadcast Media
Salem Media is keeping its radio leadership changes in the family. The company has promoted Linnae Young to President of Broadcast Media and elevated Jeff Reisman to Executive Vice President of Operations, both effective October 1.
KSON Goes Rolling Along With MRN As NASCAR Races the Base
NASCAR is racing onto an active military base for the first time, and San Diego's 103.7 KSON will be along for the ride. Motor Racing Network has named the Audacy station as its local broadcast partner for the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Race Weekend.
What Really Gets You Hired in Sports Radio? Not TikTok, Pros Say
Sports personalities have undeniably used social media to great effect. So is TikTok and X fluency the fast track to a solid career in sports radio? Two veteran sportscasters say the industry's talent pipeline depends on young people hearing the answer is "no."
Lessons from Office Hours
(Mike McVay) The Alliance for Women in Media's 2026 Gracie Awards Luncheon is today in Manhattan. Because of my involvement with AWM, I was recently a Guest Speaker on the AWM program, Office Hours, which magnified my excitement for where media is migrating.
My Original Mentor’s Mantra
(John Shomby) Since I ask the question often, occasionally it comes back to me as to who my biggest influences have been in my life and career. Usually, the answer starts and ends with my Dad. Every day, I reflect on his life and the influence he continues to have on me.
Salem Media President of Broadcast Allen Power To Retire
Salem Media President of Broadcast Media Allen Power is marking 50 years in broadcasting today by setting an end date to his impressive career. Power intends to retire from the Christian broadcast group on September 30, transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor.
Cumulus Eyes An Exit Window from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Cumulus Media has named a target date for its Chapter 11 exit for the first time since filing for bankruptcy protection in March, as the clock keeps running on two simultaneous high-stakes proceedings that will shape what the broadcaster's ratings access on the other side.
Beasley Takes Ownership Reform Case To Carr, Media Bureau
Beasley Media Group's Caroline Beasley is the latest radio CEO to take its case for radio ownership reform to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Beasley and the company's General Counsel, Chris Ornelas, also met with Acting Media Bureau Chief Alex Sanjenis.














