Audio Keeps Winning the Game of Thrones Against Video
A growing body of research continues to show that audio delivers levels of attention, engagement, and effectiveness that rival, and in some cases exceed, video, even when audiences believe video is more immersive. Take Game of Thrones, for instance.
Predictions for 2026, The Year of the Fire Horse
(Mike McVay) Predicting anything is truly guessing, but it’s what we do at this time of year, as it’s a fun way to create debate and open discussion. I’ve seen a few New Year’s Eves in my life, so count me among those who love to share speculation on what’s ahead for the new year.
Four Wishes for the New Year
(John Shomby) With 2025 in the rearview, I’ve got four fresh - and very doable - wishes for this business as we start sketching out 2026. None of these are fantasy. There are steps we can take if we choose to, and every one of them puts radio back in the larger media conversation.
Jake Underwood Goes Daily on Cleveland’s WHK-AM
Salem Media Group has announced the launch of The Jake Underwood Show on Cleveland’s The Answer 1420 (WHK-AM). The program, focused on discussions covering politics, culture, faith, sports, and daily life in Northeast Ohio, airs weekdays.
The Bull Ropes Tanner Chambers For Mornings In Seattle
Hubbard Radio Seattle’s 98.9 The Bull (KPNW) is starting the new year with a local voice at the mic. The station has launched Tanner and Friends, a new weekday morning show hosted by Pacific Northwest native Tanner Chambers.
Metroplex Communications Co-Founder Bob Weiss Dead at 91
Robert Charles “Bob” Weiss, co-founder of Metroplex Communications and one of the executives who helped shape South Florida’s Y-100 into one of America’s most influential FM stations, passed away peacefully at his home on Christmas Eve at age 91.
ST Radio Adds ‘Zone’ Coverage as Bloomington’s Sports Station
Sarkes Tarzian's ST Radio has launched Bloomington’s first all-sports radio station, 98.7 The Zone (WWZN-AM). The new format, heard on 98.7 FM and 1370 AM, replaces the previous WGCL News/Talk format on the same frequencies.
WSB Raises Over $1 Million for Georgia Foster Kids’ Christmas
Cox Media Group’s 95.5 WSB (WSB-AM/WSBB) helped raise more than $1 million for this year’s Clark’s Christmas Kids campaign, fulfilling Christmas wish lists for 9,327 children in foster care across Georgia through donations and partnerships statewide.
James River Broadcasting Drives Holiday Giving In South Dakota
James River Broadcasting and its DRG Media Group stations helped make the holiday season brighter across South Dakota, leading community giving efforts that supported both healthcare and hunger relief, including $115,318 for the expansion of a local hospital.
Beasley CRO Tina Murley Exits to Join Connoisseur Media
Beasley Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley has exited the company to join Connoisseur Media as SVP, Western Region, and Market Manager for its San Francisco and San Jose markets acquired from Bonneville International and Alpha Media.
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