Be Careful How You Seed the Imagination
(Jeffrey Hedquist) As creators of audio marketing, we have tremendous power. But sometimes, without realizing it, we misuse our power and leave the listener with an impression or experience that defeats the purpose of the commercial.
FCC’s Trusty Finalizes First Round of Office Staffing
FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty may have only officially stepped into her role in mid-June, but staffing changes are already underway. Marcus Maher is joining Trusty’s office as Senior Legal Advisor, where he’ll lead on wireline, enforcement, media, and consumer issues.
ESPN LA Solidifies Flagship Radio Deal With Los Angeles Rams
Days after renegotiating its deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Good Karma Brands' ESPN Los Angeles and the LA Rams have extended their partnership. The multi-year deal ensures ESPN LA's continuation as the flagship radio station for Rams football coverage.
South Florida AM Station Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Mayor
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago has reached a settlement with Actualidad Media Group in a defamation lawsuit, stemming from statements made on Actualidad 1040 AM (WURN-AM) regarding the mayor's alleged involvement in an Ethics Commission investigation.
Game On: Mike Bianchi Makes Afternoon Move in Orlando
After 15 years behind the mic in the mornings, iHeartMedia Orlando 96.9 The Game (WYGM-AM) host and Orlando Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi is shifting his radio career to afternoon drive, concluding Open Mike.
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.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
