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Techsurvey 2026 registration is now open as Jacobs Media and Quu invite broadcasters to join radio’s largest annual study of listener behavior, digital habits, and in-car trends, offering new data to guide programming, revenue, and strategic planning in 2026.

Before joining Meruelo, Cunningham spent more than a decade as a broadcast media consultant with Jacobs Media and Media Positioning, advising radio groups and talent across the U.S. on programming, branding, and market strategy. He previously held corporate and programming leadership roles with Cumulus Media, iHeartMedia, and Clear Channel, managing stations and format development in major markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver.

Howard University Radio's WHUR 96.3 raised more than $61,000 and collected non-perishable food during the 47th Annual Food2Feed Radiothon. The event supported families across the region as demand for food assistance increased due to federal program disruptions this year.

Audacy Sacramento has named Kyle Madson Brand Manager of ESPN 1320 (KIFM-AM). He will oversee content strategy, talent, operations, and branding. He continues to co-host The Insiders, which airs weekdays. 

Former Radio Ink Editor-in-Chief Ed Ryan is being honored by SUNY Brockport, as the university's college radio station prepares to induct him into the WBSU Hall of Fame. Ryan is one of six making up this year's class of notable WBSU alumni and contributors.

Audacy Houston’s 100.3 The Bull (KILT) marked a quarter-century of its annual Ten Man Jam by generating $65,942 for Folds of Honor, with another star-spangled lineup, including Chris Young, Old Dominion, Tyler Hubbard, The Band Perry, and Meghan Patrick.

Urban One is offering bondholders a deal to swap existing debt for new notes with extended deadlines and higher interest rates, as the broadcaster becomes the latest radio operator working to restructure its balance sheet and push back repayment obligations.

Radio stations honored American heroes and prepared communities for Thanksgiving during Week 2 of Radio Ink's 2025 Season of Giving Tally, raising $461,153.50 as Veterans Day tributes and holiday food security campaigns mobilized thousands of listeners.

MediaCo is pushing back its third-quarter earnings report, telling the SEC it needs more time to wrap up its financial statements, though the company offered a preview showing strong revenue growth offset by a ballooning loss driven by accounting rules.

“We need to hire more, better, younger salespeople to join our team.” Our ability to hire and develop fresh sales talent is going to be a powerful reason for continued success or ultimate failure for most. Here are unique ways to recruit younger generations to radio sales: