Philadelphia Rock Radio Great Pierre Robert Found Dead At 70
Philadelphia radio has lost one of its most enduring local voices. WMMR midday host Pierre Robert was found dead at his home on Wednesday. Robert joined WMMR in 1981 and became synonymous with the city’s rock identity for more than four decades.
Armen Williams to Lead Westwood One’s 24/7 Sports Network
Cumulus Media has named Armen Williams Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming. Williams will lead the development and production of the network’s new around-the-clock sports content, officially joining the team on November 3.
iHeartMedia Named Audio Partner for 2026 Winter Olympics
iHeartMedia will again serve as NBCUniversal's exclusive audio partner for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, to be held February 6–22, 2026. iHeart will deliver 24/7 play-by-play audio channels featuring NBCUniversal’s full linear coverage of the Games.
Local Radio Emerges as America’s Most Trusted News Source
As disinformation and social media fatigue reshape America's relationship with news, traditional news radio is experiencing a resurgence. According to a new report, local all-news stations now rank as the nation’s most trusted source for credible information.
ACS Gets $25,000 From Audacy’s WCBS With Race Taylor’s Help
Audacy New York’s WCBS 101.1 raised $25,000 for the American Cancer Society through participation in the Making Strides Walk at Jones Beach on Long Island. The station's effort was led by morning host Race Taylor and his group, Team Taylor.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Sora Winners
(Paige Nienaber) In 2025, social media videos are essential for backing up the regular imaging that we run for our promotions. They allow you to have some fun and not necessarily have to stick to the corporate-dictated appointment times and music positioning statements.
WUSF General Manager JoAnn Urofsky Plans January Retirement
JoAnn Urofsky, General Manager of University of South Florida NPR affiliate WUSF, has announced her retirement after 33 years with the Tampa-based public media organization, closing a 45-year career in radio and public broadcasting.
National Student Media Convention Concludes First Denver Event
The National Student Media Convention concluded in Denver after four days of workshops, networking, and awards recognizing student excellence in media. 70 sessions led by more than 45 media professionals covering topics for tomorrow's professional broadcasters.
SoCal Hard Rocker KNAC Gets A Resurrection on the I-15 Corridor
On Halloween night, California's iconic Metal station, KNAC, is coming back from the grave for a new era with Heftel Broadcasting. The identity is replacing Highway Rock across three signals serving more than 40,000 square miles of the Mojave Desert.
WBUR Names Indira Lakshmanan Co-Host of NPR’s ‘Here & Now’
Boston-based NPR affiliate WBUR has made three new appointments at Here & Now, the live midday news program airing on 500 NPR member stations nationwide. As part of the change, Indira Lakshmanan will join Scott Tong and Robin Young as co-host.
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