Women To Watch: Katie Carmichael; Z 94.5
(Charese Frugé) Katie Carmichael has built a career on grit, determination, and a passion for Country music. Today, she serves as Operations Manager, Program Director, and Morning Show Host at Z 94.5 (WBYZ) in Baxley, GA, South Georgia’s #1 Hit Kickin’ Country.
Nielsen: Podcast Ads Boost Brand Metrics Across Verticals
As podcasting enjoys growing mainstream success, new data from Nielsen is showing that podcast ads aren’t just background noise. The 2025 Podcasting Today report shows how effective podcast advertising has become across industries, platforms, and demographics.
Beasley Drops Podcast Radio For Florida Alumni Radio In Tampa
Beasley Media Group is launching a new sports station designed for Florida fans and alumni, officially rebranding 1010 WJBR-AM as Florida Alumni Radio. The change marks the end of Beasley’s use of the Podcast Radio format in Tampa.
Philadelphia’s New 96.5, PSPCA Raise $21K for Pets
The New 96.5 (WTDY) in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania SPCA partnered for the inaugural “Bennett’s Buddies - Paws for a Cause.” The three-day adoption and fundraising campaign raised $21,000 and has helped 221 pets find forever homes.
Triton Digital Adds Audience Segments to Podcast Ranker
As the company announces its list of top-performing podcasts in Q2 2025, Triton Digital is evolving its US Podcast Ranker with a suite of new audience intelligence tools designed to give advertisers a clearer view of podcast reach, relevance, and ROI.
Portland Trail Blazers Renew Radio Partnership With iHeartMedia
The Portland Trail Blazers and iHeartMedia Portland have signed a multi-year extension that keeps Rip City Radio 620 AM as the official flagship of the Trail Blazers Audio Network for game broadcasts, pre- and post-game coverage, and expanded year-round programming.
Audacy’s 106.5 The Wolf Revamps Lineup in Kansas City
Audacy Kansas City’s 106.5 The Wolf (WDAF) will launch a revamped weekday lineup on September 9, highlighted by the debut of Jenny and Jagger in the Morning with Jenny Matthews, Jagger, and Matt Gapske.
Mike McVay Named 2025 NAB National Radio Award Recipient
Using the occasion of National Radio Day, the NAB has announced that respected programmer, talent coach, and industry advocate Mike McVay has been named the 2025 recipient of the NAB National Radio Award.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Not Just For Kids
(Paige Nienaber) Going out to high school sporting events is not just a CHR teen promotion, as I learned during my formative years. Dan Seeman dispatched me in the station vehicle to idyllic Hutchinson, MN, a community out on the far fringes of the surveyed area.
Keep Your Friends Close…
(Chris Stonick) And your enemies closer. You know the line. That saying is often attributed to Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist, and is found in his work, The Art of War. Sales is kind of a war. You need sound strategies, but I find myself disagreeing with Mr. Tzu on this.
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