Were You Seen At BFOA’s Austin Media Mixer?
The Broadcasters Foundation of America hosted its first-ever Media Mixer in Texas last night in Austin, bringing together on-air talent, executives, and peers for an evening of connection and community to raise awareness for the foundation's mission.
Dave Eanet Stepping Back from Chicago Morning Radio
After more than three decades on Chicago morning radio, WGN Radio sports anchor Dave Eanet will step down from his weekday duties on The Bob Sirott Show. Eanet, who joined WGN Radio in 1984, has been the voice of Northwestern Wildcats football since 1990.
Pillar Picks Michael Guarasi to Oversee STAR Sales In NJ and OH
Pillar Media has appointed Michael Guarasi as General Sales Manager for STAR 99.1 (WAWZ) in New Jersey and STAR 93.3 (WAKW) in Cincinnati. He returns to the STAR brand after previously serving as Senior Business Development representative.
Audacy Expands Miami Sports Station WQAM to FM
Audacy Miami is bringing 560 WQAM to the FM dial with the launch of a 100,000-watt FM simulcast on 104.3 FM. The station will now broadcast across South Florida on both signals, with the station’s call letters transitioning to WQAM-FM, pending FCC approval.
Meet The 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists
The NAB has announced the finalists for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring excellence across all facets of radio at a special dinner ceremony on October 21 at The Edison Ballroom in New York City, held the evening before NAB Show New York begins.
Shondaland Closes Podcast Division in Latest Industry Pullback
Shondaland has reportedly dissolved its podcast division, marking the end of a five-year run that helped expand the company’s storytelling footprint beyond television. The closure resulted in layoffs and leaves the production company's deal with iHeartMedia in question.
FCC Advances EAS Reform, DIRS Update, Broadcast Rule Repeal
As expected, the FCC advanced several items impacting broadcasters at its August Open Meeting, including reform of the Emergency Alert System, modernization of the Disaster Information Reporting System, and the elimination of nearly 100 broadcast rules.
Forgy on Saga’s Q2 and Future: ‘We Have to Sell Our Way Out’
Speed is the name of the game at Saga Communications, says CEO Chris Forgy. While he reported a 5% year-over-year revenue decline in the second quarter of 2025, he emphasized that the company refuses to stand still.
Chicago’s Score Breaks Fundraising Record for Brain Cancer
Audacy’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) teamed up with the Chicago Cubs for the second Cubs for a Cure radiothon, raising more than $750,000 for BrainUp, a nonprofit focused on brain cancer awareness and research - marking the station's largest fundraiser in its history.
Cumulus Has 13% Broadcast Ad Dip In ‘Frustratingly Difficult’ Q2
Market volatility defined Cumulus Media’s Q2 earnings call. As broadcast revenue slides by double digits, losses have narrowed, and long-term stability is the goal as the company confronts core challenges with digital growth heading into an uncertain final half of 2025.
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