Nicole Osei Takes ‘Morning Edition’ For North Texas
North Texas Public Broadcasting’s KERA News is welcoming Nicole Osei as the new local host of Morning Edition. She’ll join the station’s newsroom team of Sam Baker, Bella Syrus, Justin Martin, and Rebekah Morr to deliver news to North Texas listeners each weekday.
Beasley Media Group Taps Matt Scarano To Lead Detroit Cluster
Former iHeartMedia Chicago Region President Matt Scarano has found a new home in the Motor City, joining Beasley Media Group Detroit as Vice President and Market Manager. He succeeds Patti Taylor, who transitions to Vice President of Sales for the cluster.
One Year Later: Meruelo Media Reflects On the LA Wildfires
A year after the catastrophic wildfires reshaped daily life across Los Angeles, radio’s emergency role continues to shape how broadcasters prepare, respond, and serve. For Meruelo Media, the lessons learned now guide long-term strategy across Cali 93.9, Power 106, KDAY, and KLOS.
Not This Year – And Here’s Why
For decades, CES has been a must-attend event for broadcasters. But this year, I stayed home. And while the show may be over, my reasons for not going transcend a four-day show, they revolve around critical issues broadcasters need to keep in mind.
Congress Moving Toward 6.6% Budget Increase For FCC
The FCC is due to get everything it asked for in fiscal year 2026 under a new bipartisan appropriations deal. Congress approved $416.1 million in spending authority for the agency, locking in its move toward a leaner, technology-driven compliance model.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: February Fever
(Paige Nienaber) The first couple of weeks of February are back-to-back promotional opportunities with Super Bowl on the 8th, Valentine's on the 13th, and Mardi Gras on the 17th. That’s a whole lotta fun crammed into a short period of time.
Radio’s Pricing Problem Runs Deeper
(Josh Brown) The reality is this: it’s no longer 1997, and small businesses know it. Today, a local business can spend fifty dollars boosting a Facebook post and see something tangible almost immediately. Reach, engagement, messages, clicks - in short, proof.
Audacy Announces Leader and Lineup Changes Across Markets
Audacy is kicking off 2026 with a series of programming and leadership updates across its markets, including new roles in San Francisco and Milwaukee and refreshed lineups in Madison. In the Bay Area, John Allers has been named Brand Manager of Alice 97.3 (KLLC).
Asheville’s Mix 96.5 Updates Weekday Lineup
Mix 96.5’s morning voice is changing time slots, but not tone. Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has announced that WOXL host Melanie Wilkinson is moving from mornings to afternoons, as the station unveils a new weekday lineup.
Radio Customs Enters The Syndication Game With Bubba
Radio Customs is expanding into radio syndication and national ad sales through a new partnership with Jeff Weber Media Group. The move includes new affiliate representation and monetization for Bubba the Love Sponge and sports talk duo Miller & Moulton.















