The Power of Podcasts
(Mike McVay) Podcast Movement ran for four days in Dallas last week. This is a conference that feels like a throwback to the growth days of radio. A time when deregulation had led to consolidation, and ownership groups were growing without a thought of the future.
Are You Ready for 9/2?
(John Shomby) Labor Day weekend, for the majority of the US, is the last official summer weekend. Attitudes change after Labor Day. As a PD, I always treated that first day back as the beginning of a new “season” for our radio station.
GAB Names 2025 Rising Stars to Be Honored at GABCON
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has revealed the 2025 Rising Stars, young professionals who will be recognized during GABCON at Truist Park, September 19-20.
Michelle Wolfe to Sign Off From “The Moose” After Three Decades
It has been announced that Michelle Wolfe will step down from Townsquare Media Bozeman’s The Moose 94.7 (KMMS) on August 29 after three decades. It's confirmed a familiar voice will take over Wolfe’s morning responsibilities, but mystery remains.
Midwest Moves: Cumulus Names Brian Sines Market Manager
Cumulus Media has appointed Brian Sines as Vice President and Market Manager for its four-station group in Des Moines, bringing a familiar face back to Iowa with more than two decades of leadership experience in Midwestern radio markets.
The Home Depot Skips 30 Spots as Pre-Labor Day Ad Blitz Begins
As radio advertisers ramp up for Labor Day, Progressive once again holds firm at No. 1 in Media Monitors’ Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of August 18–24. But it’s The Home Depot that made the biggest end-of-summer splash, rocketing 30 spots to No. 2.
VSiN Adds Hours, Hosts, and Tailgate Show For NFL Season
VSiN is rolling out a refreshed fall programming lineup for the NFL season, including expanded live coverage, new timeslots, and weekend programming enhancements across its network of sports betting content.
Cumulus Promotes Three at W4 Country, Expands Middays
Cumulus Media has announced a trio of promotions at W4 Country 102.9 FM (WWWW) in Ann Arbor, including the promotion of morning co-host and station meteorologist Brian Welch to Program Director and a familiar voice taking afternoons.
New Divisions, New Leaders: iHeart Updates Markets Group
Weeks after promoting a new leader for its Markets Group, iHeartMedia is realigning the division for the second time in two years, restructuring several leadership roles to streamline national functionality and creating new regions of operation.
Report: Gen Z Turns to Connected TVs for AM/FM
Just how much have device preferences shifted in five years when it comes to streaming AM/FM radio? According to 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research, smart speakers remain the most popular digital gateway to radio as device ownership hits saturation.
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