iHeart, Saquon Barkley Foundation Host Philly Backpack Giveaway
Ahead of the Super Bowl champion Eagles' return to the gridiron, iHeartMedia Philadelphia teamed up with the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation and Carpenters Union Local 158 to help local students start the school year prepared.
As Funding Cuts Hit, Two Alaska Public Radio Stations Get Lifeline
As public broadcasters navigate the fallout from federal funding cuts with significant job cuts, one organization is stepping in to help ensure that local voices and news coverage aren’t lost at two of Alaska's most remote public radio outlets.
Funkmaster Flex Instagram Post Misread as Exit From Hot 97
A misconstrued social media post from Hip-Hop radio mainstay Funkmaster Flex created panic among fans on Thursday night that the beloved NYC host would be turning off the mic on MediaCo's Hot 97 (WQHT) forever. Fortunately, it will be a much smaller change.
Catskills Mark End of Era as Radio Newsman Mike Sakell Retires
One of the Catskills’ most recognizable radio voices is retiring after more than four decades on air. Bold Gold Media's Mike Sakell is stepping down, with Sullivan County native Dylan Price taking over as the broadcaster's Catskills News & Sports Director.
Former ‘Morning Edition’ Host Now Brings Sports to Public Radio
Philadelphia's WHYY and public radio syndicator PRX have partnered for Sports in America, a new weekly program and podcast hosted by David Greene. Greene is best known for his decade as host of NPR’s Morning Edition and the morning news podcast Up First.
ESPN Radio College Tailgate Tour Returns for 2025 Season
ESPN has confirmed the return of its College Football Tailgate tour, set to launch nationwide on August 29. The weekend lineup includes Amber & Ian: On the Road on Friday nights and a Saturday morning live broadcast from top tailgating locations across the country.
A Handshake and A Hug in the Age of AI
(Deborah Parenti) “I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do.” Who said it: Benjamin Franklin, Lord Byron, or Albert Einstein? It’s actually HAL 9000, the infamous AI in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Supply Chain Outlook Puts Radio In Sweet Spot For Retailers
Heading into the holidays, retailers are nervous. Tariffs, port shifts, and tighter inventory strategies are pushing brands to order earlier, stock cautiously, and scramble to move product once it hits US shelves. For radio, that volatility is an opportunity.
A Labor Day Message From Radio Ink
We find ourselves at another summer's close. The long days and short nights are giving way to a season that will test radio in profound ways. Like you, we’ll take the chance to step back and recharge this Labor Day.
Your Brand Speaks Louder Than Ratings
(Randy Lane) The most valuable asset you have as a talent isn’t your last Nielsen trend; it’s your brand. The most successful hosts extend their brand well beyond the studio. They launch podcasts, host live events, create businesses, and build personal platforms.















