Canadian Broadcaster Stingray Acquires TuneIn In $175m Deal
Streaming aggregator TuneIn is being acquired by Stingray Group in a transaction valued up to $175 million. The agreement will see TuneIn, which will continue to operate under its existing brand, integrate its streaming and ad platform with Stingray’s distribution network.
Jay Stevens Joins Cortona Media as Partner at Relaunched WRNR
Recently relaunched Annapolis-area rocker WRNR (WYRE-AM) has announced a new partnership and lineup additions. Longtime programming executive and consultant Jay Stevens has joined Kirk Litton’s Cortona Media as a partner, replacing Steve Kingston.
Crista St. John Dubbed Director of Sales For Bonneville Seattle
Bonneville International has promoted Crista St. John to Director of Sales for its Seattle market. In her new position, St. John will oversee all sales operations for KIRO Newsradio (KIRO-FM), Seattle Sports 710 (KIRO-AM), Seattle Red (KTTH-AM), and MyNorthwest.com.
Emmis Brings Lizette Alicea Home to Lead La Exitosa Brand Efforts
La Exitosa 98.7 (WEPN/WLIB-AM), Emmis Corporation’s newly launched bilingual station in New York City, has named Lizette Alicea as Director of Brand Sponsorship. Alicea previously served as VP of Sales at iHeartMedia Philadelphia, where she helped launch Rumba 106.1.
Countdown to Forecast 2026: This Is Your Last Chance
The wait is almost over. Forecast 2026 begins tomorrow at the Harvard Club of New York City. With less than a trio of seats left, this year’s conference promises another sold-out year of exclusive insights. Don't be the one left outside.
FCC To Get First Full Senate Oversight Hearing In A Half Decade
Lawmakers wanting to get FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to Capitol Hill after September's Jimmy Kimmel controversy will get their wish before the end of the year. All three sitting FCC Commissioners will appear for a Senate Commerce Committee oversight review.
Radio: From OFF to ON
(Mike McVay) I was digging through some old files recently, and some decades-old ratings and research caught my attention. It was a reminder of how cyclical trends are, habits can be, and how that which is unique and unignorable can take radio from Off to On.
The Gift of a Poor Decision
(John Shomby) Are there any career decisions you regret? Ones that you wish you could do over? A poor decision can haunt you for years if you let it. But it can also become one of life’s most powerful teachers, again - if you let it.
MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Program Opens for 2026
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for the second annual Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Program. The year-long initiative provides professional development for women in senior leadership roles across the radio industry.
Saga’s Qfm96 Awards $31K in Support to Central Ohio Heroes
Saga Communications Columbus’s Qfm96 has awarded $31,000 in grants through the Red, White & Q Fund to eight local charities. The program supports veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families through financial and community partnerships.
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