Leo Kiper Jr. Returns to Appleton’s Score in Midday Overhaul
Woodward Community Media’s 95.3/99.1 The Score (WSCO-AM) in Appleton, WI, has expanded its local sports lineup with a revamped weekday midday schedule, adding new pairings and returning voices to deepen coverage across Northeast Wisconsin.
Murph Dawg and Phathead Get ‘Fresh’ Syndication Via JVC
JVC Broadcasting has a new syndicated offering, Country Fresh Radio, spotlighting brand-new releases from known stars and emerging artists. Hosted by Long Island-based Murph Dawg and Phathead, CFR is meant for early momentum without disrupting core rotations.
Magellan AI Dials Into Nielsen’s DMA Data for Podcast Attribution
Magellan AI is enhancing its measurement suite in cooperation with Nielsen by licensing the ratings company's proprietary Designated Market Area data, allowing advertisers to locally measure podcast performance across 210 standardized US media regions for the first time.
Audacy Bridges Audio and Video Podcasts With Creator Lab Add
As video podcasting booms, Audacy has added YouTube distribution to Creator Lab, its free podcast hosting platform, allowing creators to publish full-length video episodes directly to their YouTube accounts while still monetizing audio across major listening platforms.
NAB Reveals 2026 Crystal Radio Award Winners
In celebration of radio's proud tradition of public service, the National Association of Broadcasters crowned this year's ten Crystal Radio Award winners at the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon.
NAB Debuts America 250 Campaign Celebrating Radio’s Civic Duty
Ahead of America 250, the National Association of Broadcasters is launching a year-long national campaign spotlighting how local radio stations document national milestones and serve their communities through new public service announcements.
Heavy AM/FM Listeners Rev Up Auto Parts Sales, Study Finds
For auto parts stores, radio's success goes way beyond the catchy jingles. Heavy AM/FM listeners spend 26% more on auto parts and accessories than the average shopper, reinforcing audio’s connection to the vertical even as social media ad buys increase.
The Importance of Having Great On-Air Personalities
(Mike McVay) There seems to be a greater realization of the value of on-air talent of late. It’s not like air talent haven’t always been critical to a station's success, but until the industry recognized music services as a competitor, talent were on a slippery slope to being undervalued.
Can I Still Have It My Way?
(John Shomby) The President of Burger King is doing something downright impressive! Tom Curtis has set up a direct line for BK customers and plans to spend FOUR hours a day taking phone calls and responding to texts, looking for ways to elevate the customer experience.
Kevin ‘Muthaknows’ Cesar Returns to Philly Radio at 100.3 WRNB
Urban One Philadelphia has named Kevin “Muthaknows” Cesar to 100.3 WRNB for mornings and weekends. Cesar will join WRNB weekdays, where he will further localize The Morning Hustle for local listeners and launch his first solo program on Sundays.
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