Sports Radio Rivals Digital on Conversions, Case Studies Show
Sports radio’s trusted voices are more than companions on game day; they’re moving the needle for advertisers. Fresh Audacy/Claritas case studies highlight how host-read ads and customized creative are driving sign-ups, app installs, and even auto sales.
CRS 2026 First Look: New Themes, More Digital, and AI Training
Country radio's biggest week is gearing up for another year of education, networking, and insight. During the latest CRS 360 webinar, Country Radio Broadcasters Executive Director RJ Curtis joined event leaders for a first look at what's on tap for CRS 2026.
Women to Watch: Erica Rico; 93Q Country, Houston
(Charese Frugé) In the summer of 2009, what started as a family adventure on TV would unexpectedly launch a radio career. Today, Erica Rico is one-third of the Morning Show on Urban One's 93Q Country (KKBQ) in Houston.
Close Those Tabs: Regaining Your Peace
(James Bahm) Last time, we identified some common areas where we lose focus in the workplace, and you probably identified a few of your own. This week, we’re going to take a look at how we can regain our focus the next time we need to close a few open tabs.
Podcast Engagement Shifts as Video Becomes Key Entry Point
Podcasts have long been defined as “audio you can understand with your eyes closed.” But Edison Research data is backing up the new reality: more listeners than ever are choosing to watch, and that shift is reshaping how creators reach audiences.
Pew: Radio’s Credibility Shines as Americans Rethink Journalism
What makes someone a journalist in 2025? That’s not just a philosophical question; it’s an audience filter that’s reshaping who listeners trust, what voices cut through, and how radio newsrooms are being judged, especially when it comes to objectivity.
Copper Theft That Collapsed OK Radio Tower Leads to Prison Time
Two Oklahoma residents have been sentenced in federal court for a copper theft that destroyed an FM broadcast tower, causing more than $500,000 in damage and temporarily taking Payne Media Group's K95.5 (KITX) off the air in January 2024.
Gen Z Audio Habits Shift in Fall: What Radio Brands Can Learn
As students return to class, their listening habits are shifting and bringing fresh data for radio and podcast brands to rethink how they engage audiences during key fall dayparts, including how Gen Z consumes audio and where attention is heading next.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Last Splash, First Scream
(Paige Nienaber) As we trudge towards the end zone, the final weekend of Summer 2025, clutching our deflated pool floaties and half-melted popsicles, one way to recap it would be to steal a page from Z-102.9 and let the summer interns do it for you.
The Power of Showing Up: Why In-Person Meetings Still Matter
(Josh Brown) I was on Loyd Ford’s podcast this weekend, and this topic came up, and it inspired me to write about it. In today’s world of emails, phone calls, and video conferences, it’s easy to convince ourselves that face-to-face meetings are a thing of the past.
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