CRS 2026 First Look: New Themes, More Digital, and AI Training
Country radio's biggest week is gearing up for another year of education, networking, and insight. During the latest CRS 360 webinar, Country Radio Broadcasters Executive Director RJ Curtis joined event leaders for a first look at what's on tap for CRS 2026.
Women to Watch: Erica Rico; 93Q Country, Houston
(Charese Frugé) In the summer of 2009, what started as a family adventure on TV would unexpectedly launch a radio career. Today, Erica Rico is one-third of the Morning Show on Urban One's 93Q Country (KKBQ) in Houston.
Close Those Tabs: Regaining Your Peace
(James Bahm) Last time, we identified some common areas where we lose focus in the workplace, and you probably identified a few of your own. This week, we’re going to take a look at how we can regain our focus the next time we need to close a few open tabs.
Podcast Engagement Shifts as Video Becomes Key Entry Point
Podcasts have long been defined as “audio you can understand with your eyes closed.” But Edison Research data is backing up the new reality: more listeners than ever are choosing to watch, and that shift is reshaping how creators reach audiences.
Dan Weiss Steps In For San Antonio Spurs Play-By-Play
Dan Weiss is moving up with the San Antonio Spurs, becoming the team’s new radio play-by-play announcer, beginning with the 2025–26 NBA season. Weiss moves into the seat previously held by Bill Schoening, who retired after calling games for more than 20 years.
Adventist World Radio Elects Jim Howard for Top Role
The board of directors of Adventist World Radio has elected Jim Howard as the organization’s new president. He succeeds Duane McKey, who announced his retirement during the sixty-second General Conference Session held in St. Louis.
Scott Detrow to Host NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
NPR has announced that beginning September 29, Scott Detrow will become a full-time weekday host of All Things Considered while continuing as a host of Consider This.
Fred Jacobs Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘Life Goes On’
Radio Hall of Famer and Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs, one of the most influential voices in modern radio research and strategy, has publicly shared for the first time that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Apple Music Radio Goes Cross-Platform With Global TuneIn Deal
Listeners outside the Apple ecosystem now have access to Apple’s live radio stations, thanks to a new distribution partnership with TuneIn. It marks the first time Apple’s commercial-free, 24/7 music stations are streaming on a third-party platform.
Pew: Radio’s Credibility Shines as Americans Rethink Journalism
What makes someone a journalist in 2025? That’s not just a philosophical question; it’s an audience filter that’s reshaping who listeners trust, what voices cut through, and how radio newsrooms are being judged, especially when it comes to objectivity.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
