Affirmation; Not Information
(Mike McVay) In November, the Alliance for Women in Media honored Katie Couric with the Gracies Icon Award during the 2025 Leadership Awards. During the Fireside Chat that followed, she said something I'd heard her say before, but with a brand new addendum.
‘Greatness Is Not About You; It’s About Who You Serve’
(John Shomby) I heard the above quote recently, and it hit me harder than I expected. Maybe because it’s simple. Maybe because it’s true. Or maybe because, as we roll through the holiday season, we’ve all seen the incredible things radio stations do in their communities.
JVC Broadcasting Partners With L.I. Town For Toy Drive
On-air personalities attracted unwrapped toys for children in need across the day. The result? JVC brought in the largest single-day toy collection in the event’s history.
iHeartMedia Launching Video Podcast Support In 2026
As video podcasting becomes the platform's new boom, iHeartMedia will bring full-length video to its podcast platform, giving creators the ability to distribute video episodes directly through the iHeartRadio app, while keeping full control over rights and monetization.
iHeart Milwaukee Updates WISN Lineup With Yount and Goch
iHeartMedia Milwaukee's NewsTalk 1130 WISN will have a new lineup for the new year. Starting January 2, Midday host Benjamin Yount will move to morning drive, with Jason Goch stepping into the midday slot. Goch will also provide newscasts for Yount's show.
Nicole Alvarez Finds An ‘Alt’ Home In LA Radio Return
Nicole Alvarez is returning to Los Angeles radio, this time on iHeartMedia’s Alt 98.7 (KYSR). The SoCal personality, who spent 23 years at Audacy's KROQ before departing in August, will fill in for hosts over the holidays and remain part of Alt’s on-air staff going forward.
Stugotz Moves To FOX Sports Radio; Isn’t Done With Le Batard Yet
Dan Le Batard Show co-host Jon “Stugotz” Weiner is making his return to live sports radio with iHeartMedia, signing a multi-year contract that will give him afternoons on the nationally syndicated FOX Sports Radio and his own podcast network starting in January.
Cumulus Stations In Two Markets Raise Over $1.5 Million For Charities
Cumulus Media stations in two distinct markets have raised a combined $1.5 million through December fundraising campaigns in support of organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Make-A-Wish, and local organizations.
A Coat Drive Hits The Right Notes For Max Media’s ‘Vibe’
A Max Media Adult R&B station serving the Norfolk market successfully collected more than 300 winter coats during its second Vibe Coat Closet drive, a play on the station's branding.
A NEW Achievement Rewards Foster Children With Toys
Audacy in New York’s WNEW-FM 102.7 is celebrating the collection of some 10,000 items during its third annual Karen Carson in the Morning toy drive. Donations supported Children’s Aid NYC and were designated for foster children across the New York area this holiday season.
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