Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Something For Uncle Sam
(Paige Nienaber) With the Winter Olympics starting in just a couple of weeks, that’s going to bring with it an onslaught of national advertisers touting 2026 as the 250th birthday of the US: yep, kinda snuck up on you didn’t it? Here is a metric 4th ton of stuff to start building from.
Podscribe Extends Ad Verification Tools Into Over-the-Air Radio
As many radio companies increasingly turn their attention to podcasting, one podcast measurement firm is expanding its capabilities for agencies, brands, and publishers into AM/FM, saying, "Radio is a powerful channel and now it gets the verification it deserves."
Stephen A. Smith To Receive First-Ever BFOA Personality Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor ESPN's powerhouse personality Stephen A. Smith with its first-ever Broadcast Personality of the Year Award at the charitable organization's annual gala on March 9 at New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel.
Portland’s Nick and Kristen To Be Honored For Service At CRS ’26
After raising millions for listeners in need, Audacy Portland's 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) morning duo Nick Steele and Kristen Flowers will be recognized for their outstanding giving and community achievements at CRS 2026 as the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award honorees.
Red Apple Media Builds Syndication Momentum With Joe Concha
Less than a month after Red Apple Media multiplied FOX News contributor Joe Concha's presence on New York City's 77WABC from Sundays to weekdays, now the broadcaster is adding Concha At Night to its growing syndicated talk lineup via Red Apple Audio Networks.
X Marks The Spot For Rebecca Romo In Cape Cod
Cape Cod’s X 106.5 and 102.3 (WGTX) has added Rebecca Romo to its on-air lineup, expanding the station's weekend programming and bench strength. Romo brings over 25 years of experience, including stops in Seattle, New Orleans, and College Station.
Nueva Network Lifts Agostino, Lyke, & Finley in Leadership Update
As Nueva Network approaches its fifth anniversary, the Hispanic-owned audio and digital company has promoted three executives as it continues to expand its national sales and business development operations, per founder and CEO Jose Villafañe.
MediaCo Launches New Network With Former SBS AIRE Chief
As its "growth mode" continues, MediaCo has launched a new multicultural audio network targeting Hispanic, Black, Asian American, and bicultural audiences. Sigma Audio Networks is led by former Spanish Broadcasting System Chief Network Officer Elisa Torres.
Angela Yee on Gracies, Growth, and Why Recognition Matters
As the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation prepares for the upcoming Gracie Awards entry deadline on January 29, four-time Gracie Award winner Angela Yee reflects on her journey and the impact of being recognized across radio and podcasting.
Radio Reaches 92% of Black Consumers, Podcast Listening Jumps
With radio’s scale and podcast growth creating clear opportunities for advertisers and broadcasters, Black audiences remain a high-reach, high-attention market for US audio advertisers, according to the latest report of Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series.















