Susan Larkin Fills Former Field Seat on NAB Radio Board
Audacy Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin has been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors. Board Chair Collin Jones made the appointment in accordance with the association’s bylaws, filling the seat previously held by David Field.
WFRE Listeners Push St. Jude Fundraising to New Heights
99.9 WFRE’s Free Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon raised a record-breaking $615,905 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Since launching the annual event in 2006, the Maryland station owned by Local Daily Media has contributed nearly $8 million.
Spot Ten Rankings: Wendy’s Climbs, Babbel Breaks Into the Top 5
With spring on the way, Quick Service Restaurants are starting to make seasonal ad moves, with Wendy's leading the way on radio. In the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings, the fast food chain jumped ten spots in the span of a week.
Has Radio Stopped Inviting Listeners In?
Radio remains competitive, but its marketing struggles persist. A key CRS 2025 panel gathered experts to address the challenge, exploring ways to reconnect with audiences, leverage social media, and rethink promotions to keep AM/FM top-of-mind.
The Price Isn’t the Problem
(By Loyd Ford) You and I know that sometimes sellers develop fear about selling a product or service when the price is considered high. This can cause radio salespeople to sell clients enough ads to get a check but not enough that the client reaches their goals.
Happy Three Minute Day
(By Steve Allan) Today marks a monumental shift in how radio ratings are gathered in all PPM markets. At noon local time, you will have the opportunity to see what has changed with the January survey release – on a granular level.
South Dakota Radiothon Hits New Milestone for St. Jude
Riverfront Broadcasting’s annual Black Hills Cares for St. Jude radiothon set a new fundraising record, collecting $95,154 in donations from XROCK (KDDX) and Eagle Country (KZZI) listeners across Rapid City and Spearfish, SD.
KQED Expands FM Coverage With MaxxCasting in East Bay
KQED, the NPR affiliate serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has deployed a MaxxCasting system via GeoBroadcast Solutions. The system is designed to improve FM signal coverage in the East Bay, addressing long-standing reception challenges.
MRN, PRN Partnership Creates New NASCAR Racing Network
NASCAR’s Motor Racing Network and Speedway Motorsports’ Performance Racing Network have launched the NASCAR Racing Network, a collaboration designed to expand and enhance radio coverage into the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
Dan Bongino Named FBI Deputy Director, To End Radio Show
Cumulus Media syndicated personality Dan Bongino has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of the FBI. President Donald Trump announced his selection of the Conservative talker and former Secret Service agent on Sunday night on social media.
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