Study: Audio’s Trust and Connection Powering Creator Economy
What if the creator economy’s next wave isn't powered by viral trends or algorithms, but by genuine connection and measurable trust? That's the future that Audacy predicts, as “voice-first influencers” are poised to make radio and podcasts top stops for content.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Holiday Promo Gold
(Paige Nienaber) I was the Promotion Director at Wild 107.7 in San Francisco when I segued into this gig, working with Jerry Clifton and providing ideas and content to his clients. In the beginning™, the daily stuff went out via fax. It’s been upgraded a little over the years.
How Radio Can Win in the Age of Digital Fatigue
(Josh Brown) For years, digital advertising has dominated conversations in marketing departments. A fascinating shift is taking shape in the marketing landscape, and it’s one that radio is uniquely positioned to capitalize on.
KTSA Radiothon Raises Record for Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner
San Antonio's NewsTalk 550 KTSA and its Connoisseur Media sister stations raised a record-breaking $165,601.55 during the 18th Annual KTSA Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner Radiothon, ensuring that thousands seeking a warm meal will be fed.
Infinity, BetMGM Shows Join New Westwood One Sports Network
Building on a decade of collaboration that began in 2012 with the launch of CBS Sports Radio, Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and Audacy are joining forces once again, announcing that the Infinity Sports Network will be rebranded as Westwood One Sports.
McVay Gets National Radio Award as WMMR Wins Big at Marconis
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's WMMR had a massive night as radio’s leading voices and stations took the spotlight Tuesday evening for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan, on the eve of NAB Show New York.
How Broadcasters Can Reinvent Sales and Trust in the AI Age
Radio and television leaders will confront one of broadcasting’s defining challenges at Forecast 2026: how to bridge legacy media’s reach and influence with a marketplace where accountability driven by data, AI, and proof of performance defines value.
After AM Cuts, Tesla Dropping FM Radio From Entry Level Models
After removing AM radio from its electric vehicles, Tesla is now taking the next step in its quiet retreat from broadcast: eliminating FM radio altogether from its newest entry-level models, even as lawmakers in Washington push to keep AM tuners mandatory.
Q3 Automaker Lobbying Surge Left Mark On AM Radio Act
The third quarter of 2025 brought a surge of lobbying activity from both automakers and broadcasters as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act advanced through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, with the auto industry’s influence clearly visible.
Happy Halloween
(Mike McVay) Despite a warming trend over the last few days in the east, and unusual weather in the west, it is officially fall in the northern hemisphere. A return to Standard Time is right around the corner. Pop-up costume shops are here. Halloween is upon us.
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