Chris Long Exits Gemini XIII For iHeart Region President Role
Former SiriusXM executive Chris Long is joining iHeartMedia as the broadcaster's Dallas Region President. Long most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer for radio syndicator Gemini XIII, and will now report to iHeart Texas Region Division President Eddie Martiny.
Federal Court Blocks Layoffs Of 532 Voice of America Employees
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt layoffs at Voice of America, freezing the planned elimination of 532 full-time staff positions at the US Agency for Global Media. The cuts would have represented most of the agency’s remaining employees.
Urban One Launches Sweeping Report On Black Media’s Power
Urban One has released a major new research project quantifying how deeply Black culture shapes US society and consumer behavior, and what that means for advertisers, broadcasters, and media companies looking to connect with audiences.
Nueva Network Partners With Brilla Media; To Open Miami Office
Nueva Network has formed an alliance with Brilla Media, combining Nueva’s multi-platform audio network with Brilla’s digital storytelling assets, as the Hispanic-focused broadcast group plans to open a Miami office to expand service in the Southeast.
Daniel Ek To Move Out Of Spotify CEO Role In January
Spotify is reshaping its leadership. Founder Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO to become Executive Chairman in 2026, handing day-to-day control to two longtime lieutenants who’ve already been steering the company’s direction behind the scenes.
AM/FM Wins The Sports Audio Engagement Race, Wire-to-Wire
Sports fans are the exception to media’s rule, and AM/FM radio is still their home field. As podcasts chase headlines and streaming stumbles, new research from Harker Bos Group's Crowd React Media shows radio remains an unrivaled playmaker in sports audio.
Pew: One-Third of Americans Now Get News From Podcasts
Podcasts continue to grow as a daily information source for Americans, with Pew Research Center’s latest survey showing that 32% of US adults now get news from the medium. Just a half-decade ago, only 22% reported turning to podcasts for news.
A Broadcast Takeaway from The Kimmel Suspension
(Mike McVay) It's not often that the suspension of a former radio host makes global headlines. Yet even as Jimmy Kimmel now settles back into his late-night spot on ABC's full depth of affiliates, it is arguably a situation that’s not yet reached its conclusion.
From Woe to Whoa: When A Bold Move Changes Everything
(John Shomby) I happened to be a resident of Dallas/Ft Worth in the '80s and '90s and got to live and be a part of, at some points, the rise of the Dallas Cowboys football team. The new Netflix documentary America’s Team rekindled those memories, particularly one.
Audacy Brings Conservative Talk To Greenville-Spartanburg
Greenville-Spartanburg sports fans are hearing red, as Audacy has flipped its area Infinity Sports Radio and BetMGM Network affiliate to Conservative Talk. Upstate Red can now be heard across 1330 AM (WYRD-AM), 950 AM (WORD-AM), and WYRD-HD2.
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