Nielsen Finds Listening Still Drives Podcast Consumption
Podcasts have carved out a growing share of Americans' daily audio habits, but new Nielsen data confirms listening, not watching, remains the format's true foundation, with the large majority of monthly podcast consumers still choosing audio over video.
No Strings Attached
(Josh Brown) Nearly every modern media interaction begins with a transaction. Give us your money. Give us your information. Give us permission to track your activity. Give us your attention in exchange for access. Even things that are “free” are not free. But not radio.
Bills Grow New Radio Network With Affiliates and Shows
As the Buffalo Bills rebuild their radio strategy from the ground up, the team has revealed new shows and its first wave of affiliates, spanning across the Empire State, Pennsylvania, and even one station 1,325 miles from the Bills' new home at Highmark Stadium.
USA Water Polo Names iHeartMedia Official Partner
With the 2028 Summer Olympics ahead, iHeartMedia has partnered with USA Water Polo to grow the sport's footprint nationwide, designating iHeart as the Official Radio Partner of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, the world's largest youth water polo tournament.
BFOA Media Mixer Joins Forces With Hubbard in Cleveland
The first stop was NYC. Next stop for the Broadcasters Foundation of America? Cleveland, as the BFOA Media Mixer merges with Hubbard - Media That Connects' opening reception for Morning Show Boot Camp 2026 on August 5 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
FCC’s Impending TV Cap Vote Puts Radio’s Expectations in Focus
Television's national ownership cap may soon be gone. The FCC has announced plans to vote on replacing it with case-by-case review, and radio broadcasters watching their own ownership fight are asking the obvious question: if TV goes first, how far behind is AM/FM?
As Cumulus Rattles the Ratings World, It Inks Flagship Xperi Deal
As its legal fight with Nielsen grinds on, Cumulus Media is looking elsewhere for audience data. The broadcaster has become the first commercial licensee of Xperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, rolling out the in-car measurement service across its 393 stations.
Study: No In-Dash AM/FM Is Major Dealbreaker for US Car Buyers
As automakers continue testing the waters of removing terrestrial radio access from vehicles, new Nielsen research suggests the experiment carries real risk: roughly half of US car buyers say they would walk away from a car purchase entirely without it.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Say Yes To A Mess
(Paige Nienaber) We're in Show Business, but the bottom-dwelling Circus Freak level of Show Business, so it's always been a source of dismay to me when talent balks at venturing outside their comfort zone. A daredevil attitude toward content goes a long way.
Houston’s Reggie and Ron Radiothon Scores 72,000 Meals
For the second year, Audacy Houston's SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) raised more than $24,000 for the Houston Food Bank through its Reggie and Ron Radiothon. The annual event is hosted by In the Loop's Reggie Adetula and The Drive's Ron Hughley.
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