Boston’s WRKO Raises $137K For Disabled Veterans
Ahead of the Veteran's Day holiday, iHeartMedia Boston’s 680 WRKO-AM raised $137,736 during its tenth annual DAV Radiothon to support the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts. The one-day event aired over 13 hours on November 7.
Detroit’s Doug Podell Ending 50-Year Rock Radio Career
The Motor City's “Doc of Rock” is hanging up his headphones. Doug Podell is retiring from afternoons on iHeartMedia's 106.7 WLLZ Detroit's Wheels as of December 5, marking the end of a half-century of broadcasting around Detroit and the Midwest.
Townsquare Media Cuts $17M in Debt as Digital Again Drives Q3
Radio's "digital-first" archetype hit its Q3 targets despite revenue headwinds, leaning on digital growth and cost controls to preserve margins. Townquare Media's digital operations now drive 55% of both revenue and profits, as the company still seeks the 60% mark.
Phoenix to Host Radio Ink’s 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference
As the world prepares for a historic Copa Mundial, Hispanic radio's biggest annual gathering will bring its own championship-level energy to Phoenix. Mark your calendars for Radio Ink's 2026 Hispanic Radio Conference at the stunning Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort.
Volkswagen AG Accused of Overwriting Radio Broadcast Metadata
With automakers and broadcasters increasingly at odds over ongoing concerns about signal integrity in new vehicles, a Georgia-based broadcaster is issuing a formal cease and desist order to Volkswagen AG over broadcast data interference affecting AM/FM and HD Radio.
Radio’s 2025 Season of Giving Nears $500K Mark in Week One
Radio stations across the country kicked off the 2025 Season of Giving Tally with an impressive wave of community support, collectively raising $410,567 and mobilizing listeners for causes spanning children’s health, animal welfare, and local youth initiatives.
10 Steps To Help Your Sales Team Close Out Q4 Together
(Loyd Ford) The fourth quarter is crunch time in radio; the season when strong teams separate themselves from everyone else. It isn’t over. To hit and exceed your goals, you don’t just need individual effort; you need alignment, communication, and collective drive.
Reinvent Your Client for Fun & Profit
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Your client works hard, but they’re not getting the same results or the same increases in business they used to get. Their response: “We’ll do even more of what we’ve been doing, or we’ll work harder, or we’ll sell for less.” Here's how you need to intervene:
Zeno Media Adds Mike McVay as Strategic Advisor
Digital audio provider Zeno Media has appointed McVay Media President Mike McVay as a strategic advisor. McVay will collaborate with company leadership on content strategy, programming, and Zeno’s global audio footprint across traditional and digital platforms.
NYC’s Hot 97 & WBLS Will Soon Be On-Air In California & Texas
In an extension of the national presence of its flagship radio brands, New York City's Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS will now be heard in major multicultural markets across Southern California and Texas, taking talent like Ebro, Funk Flex, and Jusnik out west.
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