BIA Raises Radio’s 2026 Local Ad Forecast On Political Strength
Right when it may need it the most, radio's combined revenue outlook for 2026 just got a lift. BIA Advisory Services has bumped its US local advertising forecast to $184.5 billion, now projecting that over-the-air and digital radio will together clear $12.4 billion.
StreamGuys, APM Launch Inform Ad Network for Public Radio
StreamGuys and American Public Media have launched Inform Media Network, a private audio ad marketplace tailored to local public radio, connecting stations to format-aligned underwriting. Stations can also sell local underwriting to APM’s national podcast library.
Multiple Regional Leaders Out At iHeartMedia In Latest Layoffs
iHeartMedia's latest $100 million cost-reduction push is hitting its regional management ranks, with at least four leaders confirmed out and more departures expected as the company works through successive rounds of restructuring.
Spanish Broadcasting System To File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Spanish Broadcasting System announced it intends to voluntarily file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after reaching a Restructuring Support Agreement with a majority of debtholders.
Survey: AI Adoption Outpaces Integration in Sales Orgs
Is your sales organization buying AI faster than it can use it? A new sales industry survey of 154 revenue professionals finds the tools are in place at many companies, but deep integration, consistent messaging, and frontline adoption remain elusive.
Beasley Media Adopts ‘War Room’ Mentality After $190M Q4 Loss
Beasley Media Group may have ended 2025 with a going concern from its auditors, a debt exchange in motion, and a $196.5 million net loss, but Wednesday's Q4 earnings call came with a unified message that the best is yet to come as the company begins its 65th year.
All-News Radio Leads Cable on Political Balance, Research Says
With concerns about perceived political bias in American newsrooms raising alarms from the FCC to the family dinner table, is All-News radio the answer? Audacy puts forward that the format is the most balanced and effective environment for candidates.
Central Florida Public Media Adds Elections Reporter
With midterms approaching, Central Florida Public Media has a new reporter on the political beat: Sam Stockbridge, who joins from a Texas legislative desk to cover elections and investigative stories for the Orlando-area public radio audience.
KSE Scores Two Executives to Lead Commercial, Analytics
Denver's Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is expanding its executive bench, choosing Lacy Ekert as Chief Commercial Officer and Curran Raclin as SVP of Strategy and Analytics to oversee commercial partnerships and data operations across the organization.
Christian Radio Reaches Far Beyond the Faithful, Data Shows
Christian radio's challenge isn't distribution. It's retention. That was NRB Vice President of Public Policy Nic Anderson's central argument during a joint webinar with Pew Research Center Director of Data Labs Aaron Smith, which had lessons for all of radio throughout.
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