2025 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winners Announced
The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced the national winners of the 2025 Edward R. Murrow Awards, which have honored excellence in electronic journalism since 1971 and are named for legendary CBS News journalist Edward R. Murrow.
iHeartMedia Seattle Expands Husky Coverage with UW Athletics
The University of Washington Athletics department and Huskies Sports Properties have confirmed a multi-year renewal with iHeartMedia Seattle, extending Sports Radio KJR (KJR-AM/FM) as the primary radio outlet for Husky sports coverage.
Braves’ CEO Derek Schiller Named GAB Georgian of the Year
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has named Atlanta Braves President and CEO Derek Schiller the 2025 Georgian of the Year. With more than 170 radio affiliates, The Atlanta Braves Radio Network is the largest in Major League Baseball.
Podcast Ad Spend Climbs 28% in Q2, Led By Financial Services
Podcast advertising accelerated in Q2 2025, with overall spend up 28% year-over-year and 17% over Q1, according to Magellan AI’s latest benchmark report. The data, drawn from nearly 95,000 episodes, shows steady monthly gains across April, May, and June.
Your Show Needs More Conflict (Done Right)
(Randy Lane) Conflict on your show isn’t the enemy; it’s the secret sauce for deeper listener engagement. Think about your favorite sitcom, podcast, or morning show. Most of the laughs, tension, and memorable moments come from conflict.
A Customer Service Check-Up
(Buzz Knight) It's always smart to put your customer service standards on the operating table and give them a check-up to stay in sync with your audience. Meeting and exceeding high-quality standards with regard to your customer service cannot be shortchanged.
Nebraska Radio Excellence Honored at 2025 Pinnacle Awards
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association recognized the state’s top local radio stations and broadcasters across more than 20 categories during the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, held Wednesday, August 13, at the NBA’s Annual Convention in La Vista.
Blast From The Past: Ken Calvert, 1978
Happy Holidays! This week’s Blast From The Past features Detroit radio legend Ken Calvert on September 2, 1978. Send your Blast From The Past to our Editor-in-Chief, Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Spokane Public Radio Launches Three-Channel Strategy
Spokane Public Radio has officially shifted from a mixed-format model to three dedicated, single-format stations: 91.1 SPR News (KPBX), 91.9 SPR Classical (KSFC), and 90.3 SPR Jazz (KPBZ) - a move group leaders say was necessary to secure its future.
NPR Adds Its Seventh Regional Newsroom Out West
After nearly a year of work behind the scenes, NPR has joined the Mountain West News Bureau, forming its seventh regional newsroom and building on the Bureau’s work since its launch in 2018 with backing from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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