Women to Watch: Adjoa ‘Lili Chanel’ Henderson; Audacy Virginia
(Charese Frugé) Heard across multiple Audacy Virginia markets, including 106.5 The Beat (WBTJ) in Richmond, Z104 (WVNZ) in Hampton Roads, and 95.7 R&B (WVKL) in Norfolk, Adjoa “Lili Chanel” Henderson has built a reputation as a dynamic on-air personality.
Alliance for Women in Media to Honor MacDowell as Gracies Icon
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation will honor actress Andie MacDowell with the Gracies Icon Award at the 51st Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 19, with two-time Emmy-nominated Yvette Nicole Brown hosting the evening’s ceremony.
Kenny Beecham Takes Enjoy Basketball Live on SiriusXM
A rising voice in basketball media is heading to satellite radio. Kenny Beecham, founder of the media and lifestyle brand Enjoy Basketball, is joining SiriusXM's NBA Radio to host The Kenny Beecham Hour throughout the 2026 NBA postseason until the NBA Draft in June.
Classical California San Francisco’s Bill Lueth to Retire
After 38 years in radio, Bill Lueth is stepping down as President of Classical California San Francisco at the end of June. Lueth has led KDFC in the Bay Area for nearly three decades and helped integrate Los Angeles' KUSC into a single broadcast and digital platform.
Wausau Stations Rally $46K for Wisconsin Tornado Victims
After an EF-3 tornado tore through Ringle, WI, last Friday, Midwest Communications of Wausau rallied its listeners to raise $46,082.60 for disaster relief; the result of a community cookout held April 23 in the ACE Hardware parking lot in nearby Weston.
Beasley Knocks $110M Off Its Debt With Exchange Completion
The debt restructuring plan Beasley Media Group announced in March is complete, with the company exchanging nearly all of its Second Lien Notes for new paper due 2027, which Beasley expects to clear the going concern opinion from auditors with its 2025 earnings.
Cumulus Q1 Sees Smaller Loss, Steeper Revenue Decline
With FCC sign-off pending on its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, Cumulus Media released what could be among the last earnings reports the public will see from the broadcaster before it goes private, reporting a 47.9% improvement in its year-over-year net loss.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by Investing in Hispanic Radio’s Future
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: You’re One To Talk
(Paige Nienaber) People will often ask me about “stations to follow” in terms of promotion, and I always tell them that the Hubbard stations in Cincinnati, 93Q in Syracuse, and Y94 in Fargo are my go-tos. They always seem to have at least two things going on.
Europe’s Audio Ad Gap Has a Lesson for US Advertisers
The gap between what advertisers believe about audio and what they spend on it isn't just an American problem. A new study across nine European markets puts the same tension in sharper relief, and offers a few data points the US industry should pay attention to.
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