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As the post-COVID commute continues to climb, daily drivers’ headaches are becoming brands’ best opportunities to connect. With commuters spending nearly two full days each year sitting in congestion, radio delivers consistent reach to engaged, captive audiences.

Almost six months after federal funds were rescinded from the organization, Wyoming lawmakers may be eliminating state funding for Wyoming Public Media as part of a broader package of proposed budget cuts to the University of Wyoming.

In a screen-saturated marketplace, brands would be wise to re-center around the power of sound. Katz Radio Group analysis is delivering a reminder to brands that sonic branding strengthens memory and delivers performance on par with TV, often at a far lower cost.

(Loyd Ford) Everyone wants to win. Not everyone knows how to win, and among those who do, there is an important question: Are we willing to consistently do what it takes to win? Winning isn’t about one sale. The real winners win across time and that takes specifics.

Spotify has begun notifying its US Premium subscribers of a forthcoming price increase, again raising its monthly plan rate by a dollar beginning with February billing cycles, a step that aligns with expectations set late last year.

National Association of Broadcasters Senior Vice President of Communications Alex Siciliano will depart the organization at the end of next week, closing an almost four-year run with the voice for America's radio and television broadcasters.

The News Collaborative of Central Florida is moving into its next phase with new funding, dedicated staffing, and a coordinated plan for regional election coverage in 2026, anchored by public radio participation from Central Florida Public Media.

NextKast announces the launch of StudioLink, a web-based interface designed to support modern radio station operations. The system focuses on enabling station workflow processes across multi-track voice tracking, advanced remote broadcast technology via NextKast’s GoLive, and music library management. 

It was first hinted at in June, now Urban One has received board approval to execute a reverse stock split aimed at restoring compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements for its Class D shares, restructuring all classes of its common stock at a 10-for-1 ratio.

Radio’s economics often get discussed in terms of audience reach or ad performance, but new data puts a far larger number on the board. A new economic analysis shows local radio and TV support more than $1.19 trillion in US GDP and 2.46 million jobs.