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The 2026 NAB Show will be held in Las Vegas from April 18–22, and registration is now open for the annual event that places a spotlight on production, distribution, and monetization across media, broadcast, and digital platforms.

Last week, Radio Ink's 2025 Season of Giving Tally smashed all prior records for dollars raised by AM and FM stations across the U.S. Now, week No. 7 is done — and the stunning fundraising efforts we've seen up until December 21 are nothing short of remarkable.

The woman who has served as General Sales Manager for the Brevard County audio brands of Cumulus Media is now set to rocket the trio to new heights, as she's been named VP/Market Manager of the FMs targeting audiences along the Space Coast of Central Florida.

She joined Morgan Murphy Media 22 years ago at WISC-3 in Madison, Wisc., before shifting into corporate level digital leadership. Now, she will serve as the radio and television broadcasting company's VP of Digital Strategy.

The four Cumulus Media radio stations serving the Lexington, Ky., market will see a new VP/Market Manager take on oversight of the properties come January 1, rising from a decade-long role as Sales Manager.

"Culture-shifting multimedia mogul" Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of iHeartMedia New York's WWPR "Power 105"-based Premiere Network-syndicated "The Breakfast Club," agreed to the new multi-year agreement announced Friday by iHeartMedia.

One of the highlights of each Forecast conference is Deborah Parenti’s opening remarks, which set the tone for the day (and by extension, the year). This year’s were particularly powerful, and deserve a wider audience. We asked her to share them again here.

Audacy stations have demonstrated their respective support of community organizations through fundraising drives and radiothons. The efforts seen in December raised funds and collected toys, bicycles, and supplies benefiting children, families, and animals through local and national non-profit partners.

It has served the African American community in Wisconsin's largest market since 1967. Pending FCC approval, it will become the latest property in the Civic Media stable — along with a 61-year-old newspaper serving the Black community of Milwaukee.

(By Buzz Knight) I’ve observed something in the podcast sector that is also critical for traditional radio. It seems that every time you pick up a batch of followers, and a few drop off. For the next two columns, I want to focus on growth versus retention strategies.