50 Radio Stations Named Finalists for NAB’s 2026 Crystal Awards
The NAB has announced the 50 finalists for the 2026 NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring stations for outstanding community service and local impact. The awards will be presented during the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, on March 3, 2026.
FCC Ends 2,000 Dormant Dockets, Keeps Radio Reforms in Play
The Federal Communications Commission has formally closed 2,048 dormant proceedings, the largest single termination in its history, under a new order. It's not tied to "Delete, Delete, Delete," it's simply “good governance,” according to Chairman Brendan Carr.
Bold Gold Revives Former Townsquare Twosome in the Catskills
Bold Gold Media Group has brought two Catskills radio stations back to life, relaunching WDLA FM and AM. Both stations had gone silent earlier this year under previous owner Townsquare Media, and have now returned with a full slate of local programming and news.
Radio’s Festive Flippers See Early 40% Audience Gain Across US
As Thanksgiving officially kicked off the holiday season last week, it was radio that enjoyed the feast as sleigh bells brought listeners back in force. Stations from Biloxi to LA that flipped to all-Holiday formats saw huge in-car audience spikes across 15 US markets.
Report: Radio Reaches Telecom Consumers TV Can’t Find
While telecom giants pour billions into TV ads, the customers actually ready to switch carriers are listening elsewhere. New data reveals AM/FM radio continues to quietly outperform its competitors at a fraction of the price.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Squawk Talk
(Paige Nienaber)If you're into Stranger Things, then you'll know that WSQK "The Squawk" is a radio station in the show's 1980s Hawkins, IN. Global Radio in London has launched an actual WSQK for the next six weeks in partnership with Netflix, but they're not alone.
Yes, Salespeople Care About Format (Last Month Proved It)
(Josh Brown) Last month, I argued that radio needed to cast a deeper net. That our formats were stuck in a world that doesn’t exist anymore, while audiences had already moved on. I expected some pushback. I expected a few eye rolls. I did not expect what actually happened.
River Radio Gives Gateway a Boost Into The Buckeye State
St. Louis-based Gateway Media's "Hip Hop Built Different" Christian rap network has crossed state lines. Columbus broadcaster River Radio Ministries activated the Boost Radio format across five stations in its fifteen-station Ohio portfolio.
Albany Broadcasting Stays Busy With Giving This Holiday Season
Albany Broadcasting is leading a series of holiday community initiatives across New York’s Capital Region. Throughout November and December, the company’s stations are partnering with local businesses and organizations to raise funds and collect food.
WHUD Radiothon Raises $241,164 for Upstate Pediatric Care
Pamal Broadcasting’s 100.7 WHUD in Upstate New York has raised $241,164 during its annual radiothon for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, supporting pediatric services for children and families across the Hudson Valley region through listener donations.
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