American Public Media Starts Sixth Local Journalism Challenge
American Public Media Group’s Glen Nelson Center has opened applications for the 2026 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, a national competition that will distribute $250,000 to nonprofit and for-profit startups advancing local journalism innovation.
Record December Helps Podcast Ad Spending Leap 32% In Q4
As traditional audio brands searched for footing in Q4, podcast ad spending exploded, with December shattering expectations. But the real story isn't just growth; it's where the money went and what advertisers discovered about video versus audio-only shows.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Tales From The Bowl
(Paige Nienaber) Congrats. You survived The Bowl. That used to be something that it was just a given that a station would do something with. Why? Because it’s omnipresent and we need to acknowledge omnipresence. Not a ton of highlights from 2026, but here are the top three.
Audacy Named Exclusive US Sales Partner for Sonos Radio
Following its partnerships with iHeartMedia and TuneIn for streaming radio distribution, Audacy will serve as the exclusive US sales and distribution representative for Sonos Radio's streaming inventory under the Audacy Digital Audience Network.
FCC’s Gomez Warns Consolidation May ‘Hollow Out’ Broadcasting
Less than a week after fellow Commissioner Olivia Trusty expressed her belief that broadcast ownership deregulation would boost competition, the FCC's Anna Gomez used her State of the Net Conference address on Monday to argue for just the opposite.
The Most Recognized Traits of Highly Successful Radio Stations
(Mike McVay) A couple of decades ago, Edison Research President and Co-Founder Larry Rosin and I collaborated on an analysis, The 7 Traits of Highly Successful Stations. We looked at stations that had big ratings and were strong revenue generators. The traits were clearly evident.
2016 Radio Tried To Tell Us; Did We Listen?
(John Shomby) If you haven't seen, the internet decided that "2026 is the new 2016." I thought about where our industry was in 2016 vs. where it is today. Radio already knew the issues then. The story is what we did - or didn’t - do next.
iHeartMedia Lights Up Las Vegas Radio Dial With Neon
iHeartMedia Las Vegas has flipped 93.1 The Mountain to Neon 93.1 (KYMT), swapping Classic Rock for Variety Hits. The new brand blends Pop, Rock, and Hip-Hop from the past three decades, while keeping station personalities, including The Woody Show.
RAB: Digital Revenue Is Now Radio’s ‘Primary Growth Engine’
As more radio operators go "digital-first" or favor hybrid sales models, digital advertising now accounts for one-quarter of radio industry revenue, reaching $2.3 billion in 2025 and offsetting declines in traditional sales, according to RAB's Digital Benchmarking Report.
Launching A Local Radio Sales Investment Team
(Loyd Ford) Launching a Sales Investment Team for your local radio cluster isn’t a budget line item; it’s a mindset. It’s a declaration that sales growth doesn’t come from cutting or waiting for better market conditions. It comes from building culture and opportunity with intention.
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