Phoenix Station Launches US Radio’s First All-AI On-Air Lineup
Two and a half years after the furor of “AI Ashley” introduced an artificial intelligence host to US radio, a Phoenix radio group is moving the concept beyond experimentation, opting for an entire on-air lineup of AI-generated talent on its new Alternative formatted signal.
Glass Half Full: Radio Reaches Financially Optimistic Consumers
As retailers confront the annual post-holiday slowdown, new research from The Media Audit suggests radio remains a reliable channel for reaching consumers who expect their financial situation to improve and intend to keep spending into the first quarter.
SBS, Prisa Media, Caracol Radio Launch US Audio Partnership
Spanish Broadcasting System, Prisa Media, and Caracol Radio have partnered to develop and distribute Spanish-language audio services across the United States, targeting the $4 trillion US Hispanic market through broadcast, streaming, and on-demand platforms.
Cumulus Media Adds Financial Executive Carol Flaton to Board
Cumulus Media has appointed Carol Flaton to its Board of Directors, following the resignation of Joan Hogan Gillman. The company said the board change takes effect in reflection of an ongoing focus on financial oversight and governance.
Culture to Connection: Why Radio Matters in Communities of Color
Even while media options multiply, radio remains one of the most influential and far-reaching platforms among Black Americans. For many communities of color, radio serves as a credible source woven into daily routines at home, work, and on the road. So what's the secret?
Once Again, Measuring Radio’s Yearly Growth Is A Matter of Faith
As of December 31, the FCC listed 15,686 licensed AM and FM stations, up 201 from a year earlier, a 1.3% increase, but the gains continue to hide a tale of two realities between ongoing commercial decline and noncommercial growth.
Women to Watch: LaTesa Lins
(Charese Frugé) LaTesa Lins discovered the power of radio during her junior year of college at Middle Tennessee State University, where she first stepped behind the mic at WMTS 88.3. What began as a volunteer opportunity quickly became a calling.
Connoisseur Media, Audiospace Team Up for Mass Digital Revamp
Swiss-based software platform Audiospace has inked a major Stateside partnership with Connoisseur Media to power 240 digital radio platforms following the broadcaster’s 2025 acquisition of Alpha Media, including new station websites and mobile apps.
NAFB Names Cindy Cunningham Industry Engagement Director
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has named Cindy Cunningham the Industry Engagement Director. In this role, Cunningham focuses on partner relations, collaboration initiatives, and managing association events, including Washington Watch and their annual convention.
Ownership Caps, Public Interest Collide in FCC Oversight Hearing
Deregulation, broadcast ownership limits, and public interest authority defined a contentious US House Energy & Commerce Committee oversight hearing on the FCC, with lawmakers sharply divided over how radio should be regulated as it competes with digital platforms.
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