Podcast Ad Load Dips in Q1 But Don’t Read Into It, Says Podscribe
Podcast ad load pulled back in the first quarter of 2026 after a multi-year climb, but the dip appears to be seasonal rather than structural, according to Podscribe's latest Podcast Performance Benchmark report, covering roughly 98,000 ad campaigns.
Before the Pressure Peaks, Radio Needs to Prepare
(Kathleen Fink) Drought rarely announces itself all at once. It starts quietly – a little less rain, more conversations about feed costs, and farmers watching forecasts more closely than usual. Rural communities often recognize these shifts long before national headlines do.
AWMF to Honor Steinem, Richards at 2026 Gracies Luncheon
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is marking its 51st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon with a new honor and two recipients who need little introduction: Gloria Steinem and Amy Richards will receive the inaugural Gracies Torch Award on June 16.
iHeartMedia’s Corporate Headquarters Goes Up For Sale
A building that has hosted iHeartMedia since its Clear Channel Communications days could be heading to new ownership. The broadcaster's corporate headquarters in San Antonio is listed for sale by the real estate investment trust that currently holds the facility.
Radio’s D.C. Allies Help NABLF Celebrate Service to America
The NAB Leadership Foundation brought some of Capitol Hill's most prominent AM radio compatriots to the stage Tuesday night as it hosted the 2026 Celebration of Service to America Awards in Washington, honoring broadcasters for superlative community service.
America 250: Connoisseur Reminds That ‘Radio Makes It Real’
Connoisseur Media has developed a suite of free broadcast-ready content for radio stations to use as part of the national America 250 celebration, tapping agency partner Next Rodeo to help showcase radio's role in connecting communities around historic moments.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Golden Ticket Giveaways
(Paige Nienaber) Just trolling sites, it seems like many stations will have a really busy summer of concert ticket giveaways. This is Good. However, many stations are stuck with the same old "enter keyword to win." This is Not So Good. But there is hope for your giveaways yet.
RAB Opens Registration for AI Sales Tool Webinars
The RAB is moving the AI conversation from concept to practice. The organization has opened registration for a four-part presentation series focused specifically on integrating AI tools into radio sales workflows, running from July through September.
Love Always Grant Expands WPR’s Youth Music Education Efforts
The Love Always Foundation has awarded $100,000 to Wisconsin Public Radio for the statewide expansion of WPR's Classical Music Day, an initiative born in Milwaukee that connects student musicians and youth ensembles to performance opportunities in professional concert settings.
Four Radio Groups Face ASCAP Suits Over Unlicensed Music
ASCAP filed federal copyright infringement suits today against four radio groups it claims have aired its members' music without a valid license for several years and refused to resolve the matter despite repeated outreach from the organization.
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