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Cumulus Media has appointed Tony Randall as the Afternoon Drive on-air personality for KAT Country 103 (KATM) in Stockton Modesto. Randall will debut his weekday show on December 1.

As automakers eye their options to cut AM and FM radio from their vehicles, a new report finds that 96% of Americans say built-in radio is important in a new car. The preference for in-car radio access cuts across all demographics, including those who don’t regularly listen.

Young broadcasters continue to look ahead at radio’s future with clear goals and strong interest in growth across platforms. When asked what part of radio’s future they want to help shape, many point to digital expansion, human connection, and the next phase of storytelling that supports long careers.

An FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released in August, launched a “ground up” review of the Emergency Alert System. In its final reply comments, the NAB’s response focuses on one central message: explore enhancements, but preserve broadcast's proven success.

(Charese Frugé) If you’ve tuned into Chicago's 101.9 The Mix on a Sunday, you’ve heard the unmistakable spark of Jasmine “Jaz” Bennett, a Southside native whose voice carries both the rhythm of the city and the confidence of someone who’s exactly where she’s meant to be.

(Kathleen Miller Fink) The more I listen to people in my community, the more I realize that rural healthcare isn’t just “disappearing,” it’s slipping quietly through the cracks of everyday life. Even something as simple as getting your medicine can feel like a choreographed challenge.

After a slight delay, MediaCo posted a strong year-over-year revenue increase for Q3 2025, led by growth in digital and video advertising. However, higher operating expenses and non-cash valuations turned last year’s profit into a steep net loss for the quarter.

Radio Ink's Black Friday introductory deal cuts a full year of print and digital access to $99: $40 off the standard rate and cheaper than print alone. The discount matters, but the real value is twelve months of intelligence in a business where missing one signal can cost you.

Beasley Media Group’s 93.3 WMMR is honoring Pierre Robert's legacy with a tribute concert on December 17. Pierre Robert: A Show of Life will see artists Robert supported over his career come together to honor the host, who passed away last month at the age of 70.

It was a sweet, but not particularly short, victory for Sabrina Carpenter, who for the second year in a row was the most-played artist across iHeartMedia's more than 860 stations and on its digital platforms. The news came with the broadcaster's 2025 iHeartRewind.