Watching the Index: Hispanic Sampling in a Sensitive Climate
(Steve Allan) Of the three ethnicities Nielsen tracks in both PPM and diary worlds, Black, Hispanic, and Other, the one that tends to spend the most time with radio is the Hispanic congregation. While every market is different, Hispanics tend to be heavier radio users.
Keith Urban Steps Up For St. Jude Q&A at CRS 2026
Country Radio Broadcasters has added a high-profile philanthropic spotlight to the CRS 2026 agenda, announcing that Keith Urban will take part in a featured Q&A session focused on his longstanding support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
From Niche to Nation: How Radio Strengthens Communities
(Deborah Parenti) I discovered WDAO, “Ohio’s Stereo Soul Giant,” as a pre-teen. It gave me more than just the grooves of James Brown and the Ohio Players; it gave me my first view of the depth and vibrancy of African American culture. That’s one of radio's many advantages.
Former Rep Cites Privacy, Public Safety in Push for AM Radio Bill
Former Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is the latest to join the throng urging Congress to advance the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, arguing the bipartisan measure is critical for data privacy, public safety, and preserving radio’s vital role in American life.
YouTube’s Podcasting Rise Shifts Habits, But Not Audio Loyalty
Video podcasts may grab headlines, but audio is far from surrendering its loyal fans. Exclusive listeners still outnumber exclusive watchers nearly two to one, and traditional radio companies continue to rank among the medium's heaviest hitters, per 2025 data.
Elevate Your Show’s Emotion
(Randy Lane) Personality radio shows often believe they’re in the content business. They’re not. They’re in the emotional experience business. Portland, ME morning ace, Blake Hayes at Coast 93.1, shared an episode with me from Guy Raz's brand-oriented How I Built This.
Alice Delivers Million-Dollar Day for Children’s Hospital Colorado
Audacy Denver’s Alice 105.9 (KALC) added another $1,087,000 to its 25-year ongoing total for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Since 2001, the station's “Alice Cares for Kids Radiothon” has generated more than $27 million for pediatric care in the region.
Five Years In, ‘Throwback 2K’ Evolves Into Seven-Day Syndication
Throwback Brands is expanding its syndicated Throwback 2K program into weekdays through Skyview Networks, broadening the early 2000s-focused show to a seven-day-a-week offering as the Chris Cruise-hosted show celebrates five years on air.
As AM Act Awaits Vote, NAB Rolls Out Hyper-Local Thanks PSAs
With the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act tantalizingly close to a floor vote, the National Association of Broadcasters has debuted a new angle for its "Depend on AM" PSA campaign: state-specific radio spots that thank legislators by name for their support.
Christian Radio Front and Center at NRB 2026 Convention
The National Religious Broadcasters used day one of its 2026 Convention in Nashville to reinforce radio’s policy priorities, leadership pipeline, and long-term role in faith-based media, with resolutions, elections, and industry recognitions for Christian broadcasters.
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