Pro-AM Radio Lobbying Topped $5M in Q1, Outpacing Opposition
Automakers and the Consumer Technology Association spent heavily in Washington during the first quarter of 2026 as the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act sits without a scheduled floor vote in either chamber, but radio groups and the NAB are still fighting strong.
Women to Watch: Cat Sodano; CMG’s 106.1 BLI
(Charese Frugé) Cat Sodano makes her own opportunities. “If you’re waiting for someone to hand you something in this business, you’re already behind,” she says. “I go out and create what I want.” That mentality has fueled a rapid rise at Cox Media Group’s 106.1 BLI.
When Farms Feel the Pressure, Radio Becomes Essential
(Kathleen Fink) Across rural America, farmers are heading into this season with more uncertainty than they’ve seen in years. That’s where radio quietly plays a role. Not as the headline, but as part of how farmers find what they need.
BFOA Breakfast Sends NAB Show 2026 Out on a High Note
The Broadcasters Foundation of America closed out NAB Show 2026 with its Annual Breakfast on Wednesday at the Encore Resort in Las Vegas, honoring eight broadcasters and sending the industry off with a reminder of why broadcasting and the BFOA matter.
Atlanta’s V-103 Adds Amiker and Ski in Programming Spree
Audacy Atlanta’s V-103 has announced weekday programming updates with four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Francesca Amiker joining The Big Tigger Morning Show, Frank Ski returning to the station, and Greg Street Afternoons producer DJ Sturgess at nights.
Benztown + McVay Turn Bestselling Novel Into Narrative Podcast
Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks has adapted a bestselling Pacific Northwest disaster novel into a six-episode narrative podcast. American Afterlife, based on Pedro Hoffmeister's novel, is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
CMG Instates Shannon as San Antonio Ops Manager
Cox Media Group San Antonio has found its new Operations Manager in a familiar Texas radio name. Jay Shannon, who held senior programming roles at iHeartMedia across Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, joins the six-station cluster effective May 4.
SiriusXM, YouTube Strike Exclusive Audio Ad Partnership
SiriusXM Media has secured a partnership that puts it at the center of YouTube's audio advertising business. The companies announced an agreement making SiriusXM Media the exclusive US advertising representative for YouTube audio inventory.
Broadcasters Are Ready to Own the America 250 Moment
With America's 250th anniversary nearing, broadcasters are ready to own the moment. Those strategies came into focus on Tuesday at NAB Show as executives from radio and television shared ideas and plans for this once-in-a-generation national moment.
Borrell Addresses 74% Problem Facing Radio’s Digital Sales Teams
Radio's digital revenue hit $2.3 billion in 2025 and is helping to stabilize the industry, but sellers might still not be dreaming big enough, Borrell Associates CEO Gordon Borrell told NAB Show attendees during the digital benchmarking session held with the RAB.
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