8 Ways To Make Talent Endorsements Work
(Randy Lane) Endorsements from trusted radio and podcast personalities can have as much, or even more, impact than a personal recommendation from a friend. When endorsements work, they deepen the host’s relationship with the audience. When they don’t, it's a real speed bump.
CMB Names 2026 Award Finalists Ahead of May’s Momentum
Christian Music Broadcasters has named its finalists across six award categories ahead of the CMB Awards Ceremony at Momentum on May 29, with stations from markets ranging from Duluth to Washington, DC, competing for Station of the Year honors.
Edison Research: Radio Leads In-Car Audio Amid Removal Threat
As automakers continue to test the waters of complete radio removal from their vehicles, Edison Research's first public look at its Q1 2026 Share of Ear data shows AM/FM still commands 55% of in-car audio time among US listeners 13 and older.
Women To Watch: Timisha Collins; 94.1 The Beat, Savannah
(Charese Frugé) As the voice behind The Saturday Beat Brunch on 94.1 The Beat in Savannah and Real 96.3 in Brunswick, GA, Timisha Collins delivers an experience that blends music, storytelling, and community with an unmistakable energy her listeners have come to love.
Ford & Fleming Rally Cantrell & Rutherford for Q2 Sales Convo
Rainmaker Pathway Consulting Works Chief Strategic Officer and Radio Ink columnist Loyd Ford has the lineup set for The Encouragers: The Radio Rally's Q2 sales roundtable, featuring Seven Mountains Media's Kristen Cantrell and Stingray Radio's Dean Rutherford.
BIA Raises Radio’s 2026 Local Ad Forecast On Political Strength
Right when it may need it the most, radio's combined revenue outlook for 2026 just got a lift. BIA Advisory Services has bumped its US local advertising forecast to $184.5 billion, now projecting that over-the-air and digital radio will together clear $12.4 billion.
Multiple Regional Leaders Out At iHeartMedia In Latest Layoffs
iHeartMedia's latest $100 million cost-reduction push is hitting its regional management ranks, with at least four leaders confirmed out and more departures expected as the company works through successive rounds of restructuring.
Survey: AI Adoption Outpaces Integration in Sales Orgs
Is your sales organization buying AI faster than it can use it? A new sales industry survey of 154 revenue professionals finds the tools are in place at many companies, but deep integration, consistent messaging, and frontline adoption remain elusive.
Beasley Media Adopts ‘War Room’ Mentality After $190M Q4 Loss
Beasley Media Group may have ended 2025 with a going concern from its auditors, a debt exchange in motion, and a $196.5 million net loss, but Wednesday's Q4 earnings call came with a unified message that the best is yet to come as the company begins its 65th year.
All-News Radio Leads Cable on Political Balance, Research Says
With concerns about perceived political bias in American newsrooms raising alarms from the FCC to the family dinner table, is All-News radio the answer? Audacy puts forward that the format is the most balanced and effective environment for candidates.
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