Portland Fire, Thorns Head to Radio With Audacy Partnership
Fans of the WNBA's Portland Fire and NWSL's Portland Thorns can follow season coverage on the radio for the first time, per an Audacy and RAJ Sports partnership. 910 ESPN Portland will serve as the Fire's flagship with select simulcasts on 105.1 The Fan.
Inner Banks Media CMN Radiothon Banks $121K for NC Kids
Inner Banks Media listeners across eastern North Carolina have shown up for the children at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital yet again, wrapping IBX's annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon with the strongest result in the event's recent history.
In a Crisis, Radio Is Not Optional
(Grace Whaley) There is a revealing question making the rounds after comments from an automotive company CEO at a recent auto show: “Do you even need radio in your car?” Obviously, the answer is an unequivocal yes. Because in an emergency, simple wins.
FCC Plans Leaner Staff, Possible FM Auctions in Budget Request
The FCC's fiscal year 2027 budget request, submitted to Congress late last week, points to two developments broadcast radio operators should watch: the possible return of FM construction permit auctions and a continued reduction in Commission headcount.
Destined to Fail?
(Mike McVay)The station changes format. A beloved, longtime talent leaves a major daypart. A competitor encroaches on your format. These things all negatively impact the opportunity to build or maintain an audience. Yet the expectation for performance remains.
The 18-Inch Gap That A.I. Cannot Cross
(John Shomby) Artificial Intelligence is here. Not coming. Not evolving. Here. And like every major shift before it — the internet, smartphones, streaming — it’s getting better, faster, and easier by the day. New platforms, new tools, new capabilities. But there’s one place it will never go.
NABLF Vegas Mixer To Let Employers TAP Into New Hiring Pool
NABLF and NAB Pilot have teamed up to host their second mixer for this year’s Technology Apprentice Program on the Saturday of NAB Show 2026, connecting emerging broadcast talent to engineering and technology opportunities across the industry.
Borrell Details Radio Gains as All Other Legacy Media Slides
Something is working in radio that isn't working anywhere else in legacy media. Revenue is growing, and the answer, according to new analysis from Borrell Associates, comes down to a bet most stations are only beginning to make. Yet the good news comes with a warning.
There Is A Strong Next Chapter
(Lisa Fields) Change is one of those things nobody asks for, but it has a funny way of leading to something better. Even if it takes a minute to feel that way. Any kind of transition around layoffs is never easy, and it’s completely normal to feel a mix of uncertainty and frustration.
Marketron Expands Traffic as a Service for Broadcasters
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources.
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