Pat McNally, Radio Executive and Detroit Native, Has Died
E. Patrick McNally, known to colleagues throughout the radio industry as Pat, died on May 7. A native Detroiter and Michigan State University alumnus, McNally built a career that took him from the Motor City to Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
FCC Sets A Date For The First FM Auction Since 2021
For the first time in half a decade, the FCC is opening the door to new FM radio station ownership with hundreds of vacant FM channels to hit the auction block. The agency has announced plans to auction 132 FM construction permits beginning in February.
Andrews Picks Up Third Programming Role at Audacy Wisconsin
After joining Audacy from iHeartMedia last July, Brett Andrews is already expanding his programming footprint across the Wisconsin cluster, adding Brand Manager of Milwaukee's 99.1 The Mix (WMYX) to a portfolio that already includes Mix 105.1 (WMHX) in Madison.
Amelia Ryerse Signing Off From Baltimore’s 98 Rock
Heard across Hearst Television Baltimore's 98 Rock (WIYY) since 2003, including the Mickey, Amelia and Spiegel morning show and afternoon drive before landing in her current midday slot, host Amelia Ryerse has announced she will retire at the end of 2026.
Townsquare Media Digital Revenue Hit New Heights in Q1
Townsquare Media's digital divisions generated 59% of net revenue in the first quarter of 2026. As CEO Bill Wilson puts it, "By now, it should be very clear that Townsquare has transformed from a legacy broadcast company into a digital-first local media company."
Hulvey: Radio Is the ‘Force Multiplier’ Digital Budgets Need
RAB President and CEO Mike Hulvey pointed to John Morgan's testimonial on the power of radio with the Florida Association of Broadcasters as proof of concept for an industry pushing back against a wave of negative coverage that made headlines last month.
Time To Rethink Your Client List
(Loyd Ford) Even if you're working, showing up, following through, at some point in a radio seller’s career, the numbers flatten. The same accounts, the same categories, the same budgets are producing the same results. That’s not a motivation problem. It’s a portfolio problem.
Red Apple Media Expands Beyond NYC With Massachusetts Buy
John Catsimatidis's Red Apple Media is officially buying into New England. An asset purchase agreement filed with the FCC on May 7 shows the company acquiring Worcester, MA, talk station WCRN-AM 830 from Carter Broadcasting Corp. for $1.45 million.
Michael Johnson Jr. In Talk PD Helm at iHeart Hartford
iHeartMedia has tapped Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the Sports and Talk stations in its Hartford and New Haven radio cluster. He will lead programming for Fox Sports 97.9 (WUCS), NewsRadio 1410 (WPOP-AM), 960 WELI-AM, and Fox Sports 1300.
Detroit Sports Radio Host Pat Caputo Dead at 67
Pat Caputo, a fixture of Detroit sports media for more than four decades as a newspaper columnist and radio talk show host at WXYT-FM 97.1 The Ticket, died on May 7 at his home in Lake Orion, MI, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67.
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