In Dallas, The Fan Hosts A $77k Masterpiece For Charity
Audacy’s 105.3 The Fan (KRLD) midday hosts Kevin Hageland and Cory Mageors raised $77,000 during the station’s 12th annual Piece-a-Thon fundraiser, supporting two non-profits through a daylong live broadcast featuring local sports stars and guests.
WYPR’s Tom Hall Takes New Role as Senior News Analyst
Tom Hall will step down from daily hosting duties on Baltimore Public Media's 88.1 (WYPR) in early 2026 to take a new role as Senior News Analyst. In his new role, he will continue interviews, analysis, and reporting across station programming.
OUT NOW: Chachi, 30 & Under Superstars, and the Future
With 2026 days away, Radio Ink’s December issue celebrates optimism in action, from Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes’ belief in culture and creativity to the 30 & Under Superstars shaping radio’s next era with purpose, confidence, and connection across broadcast and digital.
Radio Positioned to Win in Growing Home-Equity Ad Market
Rising interest in home-equity borrowing is creating a high-power sales lane for radio. As lenders look to reach established homeowners, data shows AM/FM holds a unique edge in connecting banks, credit unions, and fintechs with qualified borrowers.
SBS Trims Expenses, Records $2.8M Gain From Puerto Rico Sale
Even as overall revenue declined year-over-year, Spanish Broadcasting System more than doubled its third-quarter 2025 net income from 2024's Q3 results through aggressive expense reduction and the sale of its Puerto Rico television properties.
When The Jobs Are There – But The People Aren’t
(Kathleen Miller Fink) A few weeks ago, I drove past a local manufacturing plant with a big banner stretched across the fence: “NOW HIRING - APPLY ONLINE.” Out here, those words hit differently. That’s why, even in 2025, radio remains one of rural America’s most powerful workforce tools.
WJZA Smooth Jazz Serves Up Holiday Hope Across Atlanta
Davis Broadcasting’s WJZA Smooth Jazz 101/100 provided holiday meals to 200 Atlanta families on November 22. In partnership with Mabra Law and Georgia Power, each family received a turkey, potatoes, onions, collard greens, rolls, and a McDonald’s gift card.
Federated Media Picks Bear Handler Guderian For Ops Spot
Federated Media has promoted Kyle Guderian to Director of Operations for its Fort Wayne and South Bend clusters in Indiana. Guderian has served as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) in Fort Wayne and its counterpart, WRBR, in South Bend since 2019.
Urban One Gives WBT New FM Home In Charlotte, Bumping Block
Urban One Charlotte is expanding the reach of WBT News Talk to a new 100,000-watt FM simulcast at 107.9. The move starts a game of musical chairs in the cluster that ends with two stations at new frequencies and another one gone for good.
Washington Food Banks Get $440K Thanks To PNW Media Group
Saga Communications' PNW Media Group raised $440,577 through the 2025 Feed the Need fundraiser to support food banks across Northwest Washington. Funds will assist hunger-relief agencies serving families in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties.
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