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Audacy Seattle’s 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF) has raised $400,000 during its fifth annual Operation K9 Companion fundraiser. The effort supports Northwest Battle Buddies, which provides trained service dogs for veterans managing PTSD.

With podcasting now a revenue wheel for many radio companies, Triton Digital’s Q3 2025 US Podcast Ranker maps listener behavior to retail intent, identifying where audiences shop, what they engage with, and which genres and programs continue to expand.

Cumulus Media’s 102.9 (KARN) has completed its United We Feed Food Drive supporting the Arkansas Food Bank through November 6-7. The two-day event collected food and financial donations to assist families across the region during a local effort held onsite.

Cumulus Media has appointed Tony Randall as the Afternoon Drive on-air personality for KAT Country 103 (KATM) in Stockton Modesto. Randall will debut his weekday show on December 1.

Young broadcasters continue to look ahead at radio’s future with clear goals and strong interest in growth across platforms. When asked what part of radio’s future they want to help shape, many point to digital expansion, human connection, and the next phase of storytelling that supports long careers.

An FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released in August, launched a “ground up” review of the Emergency Alert System. In its final reply comments, the NAB’s response focuses on one central message: explore enhancements, but preserve broadcast's proven success.

(Charese Frugé) If you’ve tuned into Chicago's 101.9 The Mix on a Sunday, you’ve heard the unmistakable spark of Jasmine “Jaz” Bennett, a Southside native whose voice carries both the rhythm of the city and the confidence of someone who’s exactly where she’s meant to be.

(Kathleen Miller Fink) The more I listen to people in my community, the more I realize that rural healthcare isn’t just “disappearing,” it’s slipping quietly through the cracks of everyday life. Even something as simple as getting your medicine can feel like a choreographed challenge.

After a slight delay, MediaCo posted a strong year-over-year revenue increase for Q3 2025, led by growth in digital and video advertising. However, higher operating expenses and non-cash valuations turned last year’s profit into a steep net loss for the quarter.

Radio Ink's Black Friday introductory deal cuts a full year of print and digital access to $99: $40 off the standard rate and cheaper than print alone. The discount matters, but the real value is twelve months of intelligence in a business where missing one signal can cost you.