Midterm Ads Could Raise Radio CPMs by 80% in Key Markets
The 2026 midterm elections are on track to be the most expensive non-presidential cycle in US history - a windfall for broadcasters. While a majority will feel the lift, only a handful of states and markets are now expected to be especially fortunate.
FCC’s Trusty Urges Federal Action as Copper Theft Crisis Grows
Copper theft isn’t just knocking stations off the air. It’s now at the center of a national conversation about public safety and whether the law is doing enough to protect America’s communications infrastructure, says FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Group (Contest) Therapy
(Paige Nienaber) Group contests came up with a client, and the one thing that we agreed on was that they all sound the same. If promotions are the art of getting people to notice you, why would you do something that everyone else is doing? If you feel stuck, here's how you win.
What a Bluegrass Festival Taught Me About Radio Sales
(Josh Brown) This Labor Day weekend, a few close friends and I did something a little crazy. We started our own bluegrass festival. There was no corporate producer. Just a handful of folks who love bluegrass, a barn, and a field in West Georgia. And guess what?
Broadcasters Foundation Media Mixer Heads to Washington, DC
Perhaps it's fitting that after setting the pace for broadcasters in 2025, the nation's capital will play host to the Broadcasters Foundation of America's next Media Mixer at the National Association of Broadcasters headquarters in Washington, DC, on Thursday, November 6.
Bonneville Exits San Francisco Market in Sale to Connoisseur
One month after completing its acquisition of Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media is again expanding its domain with the purchase of Bonneville International’s San Francisco market stations, adding 98.5 KFOX (KUFX), KBLX, 99.7 NOW (KMVQ), and 96.5 KOIT.
iHeart Begins Another Round of Layoffs Ahead of Q3 Earnings
iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs impacting management, programming, and on-air staff across multiple major markets. The cuts include at least one market president as the broadcaster continues to streamline operations and consolidate leadership.
Connoisseur Portland Places Handwerger at the Helm
Connoisseur Media is ushering in a new chapter of leadership in Portland, naming Mark Handwerger as Market Manager of the former Alpha Media cluster, effective October 16. Handwerger assumes the top spot after years as Director of Sales.
Beasley Adds Some Regional Mexican Color To Detroit Radio
Beasley Media Group has introduced a new Spanish-language format in Detroit with the launch of La Tricolor on WMGC-HD2 and its two FM translators. The Regional Mexican station replaces Tropical-formatted La Playa, which had been on air since January 2024.
Urban One Makes Multi-Market Leader Moves In DC, Ohio, & More
Urban One’s Radio One division has named a new slate of operations and programming leaders across several major markets, part of what the Black-focused broadcaster calls a broader internal realignment across its local brands.
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