NAB Outlines 2026 Road Ahead for AM Radio Legislation
Nearly three years after its introduction, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act appears closer than ever to becoming law as 2025 closes. So what will it take to get the bill across the finish line? The NAB is giving an update on the path forward for this landmark legislation.
Audio Podcast Ads Outperform YouTube by 25%, Study Finds
Podcast audiences are increasingly opting to watch podcasts instead of experiencing them through audio alone, but a new report finds that audio podcast ads still outperform their YouTube variants by a wide margin, converting up to 25% better for advertisers.
The Eagle and Hampton Roads Listeners Raise $202K for St. Jude
Max Media of Hampton Roads' 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) in Norfolk, VA, raised $202,836 during its 33rd annual St. Jude Radiothon, uniting listeners, sponsors, and community partners across Hampton Roads to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
iHeartMedia Named Official Audio Partner of US Figure Skating
US Figure Skating has named iHeartMedia as an official partner leading into the 2026 Winter Games, marking a collaboration that will bring original audio storytelling, athlete-driven content, and promotional support to iHeart’s broadcast and digital platforms.
Resolutions for a New Year
(Mike McVay) The New Year is always famous for resolutions, promises we make to ourselves, and those things we fantasize about accomplishing in the new year. All too often, like a gym membership, they’re forgotten by Groundhog Day. Not this year.
Saga’s Capitol Media Group Grants Holiday Wishes in Springfield
Saga Communications' Capitol Media Group and 100.5 WYMG have announced they completed another Christmas Wish season, granting ten wishes for individuals in need throughout the holiday season. All nominations were submitted by WYMG listeners.
SCETV’s Kristina Thacker Steps Into ‘Morning Edition’ Role
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio has named Kristina Thacker as the interim local host of Morning Edition. Thacker, a familiar voice to South Carolina audiences, will provide state and local headlines, weather, and reports from communities across the Palmetto State.
Bill Hess Closing Out Decades of News/Talk Excellence in DC
Cumulus Media is bidding farewell to one of its most accomplished programming leaders. Bill Hess, Program Director of Washington, DC's NewsTalk 105.9 (WMAL) and former Vice President of News/Talk, will retire on December 31, concluding a 48-year radio career.
Paul Burt Appointed Chief Engineer at Guaranty Media
As the Baton Rouge-based broadcaster prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, Guaranty Media is bringing broadcast engineering expert Paul Burt out of retirement to serve as Chief Engineer and promoting Brittany Tully to Creative Manager.
Tulsa’s Big Country Revives KVOO Legacy Ahead of Centennial
Griffin Media will ring in 2026 with a nod to Oklahoma radio history, announcing new call letters for its two Tulsa Country stations. Effective January 5, Big Country 99.5 will officially return to KVOO, while 98.5 The Bull will take on KXBL.
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