Audacy Board Member Named CEO of New York Public Radio
As LaFontaine Oliver steps out of his leading role with New York Public Radio in favor of a newly created Executive Chair role, Christy Tanner has been appointed President and CEO of the organization, which includes WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, and New Jersey Public Radio.
Beasley Media Invokes Grace Period On $10.2M Debt Payment
Beasley Media Group has elected to use a 30-day grace period for interest payments totaling approximately $10.2 million that were due February 1, marking the latest development in the company's ongoing efforts to manage debt after its 2024 refinancing.
WWJ Radiothon Raises $276K to Protect Detroiters From Cold
Detroit listeners helped raise $276,774 during WWJ Newsradio 950’s 23rd Annual Winter Survival Radiothon, with the Audacy station supporting The Heat And Warmth Fund’s mission to assist Michigan residents struggling to pay utility bills during brutal winter cold.
Groundhog Day… All Over Again!
(Mike McVay) Coming from the 1993 movie starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell, Groundhog Day, is a reference to something repeating over and over, unchanged. Is radio stuck in its own Groundhog Day? And, if so, how do we get out?
When Leaders Step Back, Teams Step Up
(John Shomby) “I won’t win it. It’ll be the players that win the game.” That was New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel’s response when asked if he could become the first person to win a Super Bowl with the same franchise as both a player and a head coach.
Media Mix Modeling for Radio Needs Reset, Says John Fix
Media mix modelers should reconsider radio as a new media channel and avoid constraining current radio ROI with historical performance benchmarks due to improvements in as-run delivery data, according to former Procter & Gamble media analyst John Fix.
Lytle Award Is Big Recognition For Cromwell’s Bud Walters
The Ten-Minute Trainer Network has named Cromwell Media CEO Bud Walters as the inaugural recipient of the Chris Lytle Lifetime Learner Award, honoring careers defined by continuous learning, mentorship, and impact across the media industry.
Omaha Radio Shakeup as NRG Media Exits Market
NRG Media is exiting the Omaha market, selling its six-station portfolio in two separate transactions. Five stations will transfer to Usher Media while Nebraska Public Media acquires one station for conversion to noncommercial public radio.
Ernest Liebre To Be Honored with BFOA’s Lombardo Spirit Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named CAPTRUST Senior Vice President and Institutional Financial Advisor Ernest Liebre the recipient of the 2026 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Liebre has advised the organization on its investments for over 20 years.
Salem Promotes Mosher and Murphy as Val Carolin Retires
Salem Media Group Regional Vice President and General Manager Val Carolin has retired after nearly a decade with the company, prompting the promotion of Jason Mosher and Mike Murphy to expanded roles with market oversight across multiple regions.
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