Midterm Ad Dollars Are On The Table At Forecast 2026
After a record-breaking 2024 election cycle and the global spotlight of the Olympics, broadcasters are heading into a midterm year where ballots are heavy and expectations are heavier. If radio wants its due from the war chests, it needs to act now.
Saga Asheville Charity Auction Benefits Continuing Helene Relief
As the anniversary of Hurricane Helene's devastation in Appalachia nears, Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group raised $9,500 for the Marshall Relief Alliance’s recovery mission by way of the Year of Revival Auction.
Master Hot Button News Stories
(Randy Lane) Music station shows live by a simple rule: talk about what everyone else is talking about. But when stories like Charlie Kirk and Jimmy Kimmel collide, it gets tricky. Some shows avoided the stories. Others barely touched it. But here’s the risk:
Creators, Brands, and Platforms Converge at NAB Show New York
(Sponsored Content) NAB Show New York spotlights the business of creation — where content, community and commerce meet. The show runs Oct. 22-23 at the Javits Center, with Creator Day on Oct. 23 devoted to how creators across social video, streaming, and branded content.
Norsan Bringing Spanish-Language Cowboys Calls To Austin
Norsan Media has been named the official Spanish-language radio broadcast partner of the Dallas Cowboys in Austin, beginning with the 2025–2026 season. Fans can hear live play-by-play coverage on La Raza 104.9 and 95.1 (KTXX).
Dayton Dusts Off Z93 and Opens The Fridge for Alt Rock
Connoisseur Media has unveiled its next set of flips as it refreshes the former Alpha Media portfolio. This wave brings back one of Dayton, OH’s most recognizable radio brands and introduces an Alt-rock format that pays homage to a different famous Gem City brand.
NPR Accuses CPB of Pandering to Trump Over Satellite Funding
The fight for control of public radio’s distribution backbone has escalated into federal court, with NPR accusing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting of "a last-ditch attempt to carry out the President’s desire to defund NPR and thereby curry his favor."
68% of Americans Reject Government Pressure on Broadcasters
As the debate over free speech and government power has moved from the abstract to the urgent, two new national surveys reveal how Americans themselves view these tensions over free speech, media accountability, and the role of government in content decisions.
Beyond the Click: Why Radio Still Works
For today’s sales managers, navigating the digital marketplace requires more than delivering clicks. Radio offers advertisers something digital alone cannot: live, local voices that build trust, create personal connections, and move listeners to action.
Radio Ink’s Parenti to Lead NAB Show New York Panel on Content
As specialized content pulls in loyal communities and real dollars for broadcasters willing to go niche, Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti is joining the lineup at NAB Show New York with a star panel to turn that programming into profit.
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