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It's billing itself as the first radio station programmed entirely by local streaming activity. Introducing "Streamz 100.5," powered by an HD2 facility serving Montgomery, Ala., basing its playlist on listener streaming data. The result? A specific sound shaped directly by community listening behavior.

Good news for radio sales leaders: nearly eight in ten sellers say they trust their manager, and that trust is leading to increasing retention, per a new study. Younger sellers, however, are signaling a different set of expectations that extends beyond commission alone.

Today is the deadline to comment on the FCC's 2022 Quadrennial Review of radio ownership caps, and with a flood of opinions inbound in the next few hours, one New York and Florida operator has already submitted his call for relaxing current restrictions.

(Paige Nienaber) Radio is not entirely outstanding at looking down the line and preparing for large opportunities. For instance, the 2026 Winter Olympics happen in February in Italy. I’d have my radar up for...

Cumulus Media has announced a multi-year agreement with Ramon Foster at 104.5 The Zone | Zone TV (WGFX). Foster will continue as the morning co-host of Ramon & Will, airing weekdays across broadcast and digital platforms.

Saga Communications has repurchased $2.1 million of its own common stock, a move CFO Sam Bush says reinforces the broadcaster’s confidence in its long-term strategy as it balances shareholder returns with continued investment in digital transformation.

iHeartMedia and Netflix are joining forces for an exclusive video podcasting partnership that will bring more than 15 of iHeart’s biggest shows to the streaming giant in early 2026, including Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club and syndicated Country talent Bobby Bones.

Though the rumor mill all but fizzled out, Howard Stern has ended months of speculation about his future at SiriusXM, announcing during his final show of the year that he has signed a new three-year deal to continue exclusively with the satellite broadcaster.

After years of self-syndication, Murphy, Sam & Jodi are joining Premiere Networks' national lineup beginning January 1. The weekday and Saturday show airs from Premiere owner iHeartMedia's Baton Rouge, LA, station 96.1 The River (KRVE).

Beasley Media Group stations across the East Coast turned December into a season of giving, raising more than $385,000 and collecting thousands of toys through radiothons, concerts, and toy drives benefiting St. Jude and local community charities.