LAST CHANCE: Lessons From Radio’s Top Digital Sellers
The new year opens with a jolt of momentum, and a Radio Ink packed with the leaders driving radio’s evolution, from Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw’s bold new chapter to the digital sales mavens bringing in one in four industry dollars
Cheers To 2026 from Radio Ink
2026 promises transformation for radio and Radio Ink will be there every step of the way. Tomorrow, we will pause headlines tomorrow to celebrate the New Year, returning Friday with a special year-end collection.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: New Year’s Revolutions
(Paige Nienaber) As we close the books on 2025, I have three simple wishes for you and the New Year. These aren’t equated to Plasma Physics, but a couple of simple things that could only benefit your station/s going forward:
Jade Jones, Tyler Frye to Co-Host New Westwood One Night Show
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One is launching a new national nighttime CHR program, Nightly with Jade & Tyler, debuting Monday, January 5. The five-hour weeknight show will be hosted by Jade Jones and Tyler Frye, with a mix of Top 40 hits and pop culture buzz.
MBA to Induct Seven Broadcasters Into Hall of Fame In 2026
A Hall of Fame baseball voice, a Pro Football Hall of Famer turned broadcaster, and a co-founder of MTV are among the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, honoring leaders in radio, television, and public media.
The Wave Signs Off as Coast 103 Debuts in Salt Lake City
A new sound has arrived on Salt Lake City’s 103.1 FM frequency. Capital Broadcasting has launched Coast 103 (KLO), replacing former alternative outlet The Wave with an Adult Contemporary format centered on smooth pop hits from the 1970s through today.
UC San Diego Teams Up With Audacy for Tritons Basketball
UC San Diego and Audacy’s 97.3 The Fan (KWFN) have announced a multi-year partnership making the station the exclusive over-the-air home for Triton men’s and women’s basketball. The agreement covers the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
Mojo’s Seven Nights on a Bus Nets 2,000 Toys For Gulf Coast Kids
Cumulus Media’s 97.5 WABD turned a school bus into a holiday headquarters once again, as Program Director and midday host Vincent “Mojo” Wilson camped out for an entire week to collect more than 2,000 toys for children across the Gulf Coast.
B98.5’s Merry Little Christmas Helps 10 Atlanta Families in Need
Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB) in Atlanta made the holidays brighter for ten local families through Tad, Drex & Kara’s Merry Little Christmas. With support from listeners and sponsors, families in need received gifts and essentials for the event's ninth year.
Audio Podcast Ads Outperform YouTube by 25%, Study Finds
Podcast audiences are increasingly opting to watch podcasts instead of experiencing them through audio alone, but a new report finds that audio podcast ads still outperform their YouTube variants by a wide margin, converting up to 25% better for advertisers.
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