CPB Funds Bipartisan Storytelling Program To Four Public Stations
As partisan fighting continues over public radio's future funding in DC, four public radio stations are joining an initiative that fosters political understanding at an individual level that is supported by a grant from the organization that Republicans seek to defund.
Joe Pags Bags New Flagship Station In San Antonio
As Alpha Media transitions toward new ownership under Connoisseur Media, the company has announced that its San Antonio signal will now be the flagship for syndicated Conservative Talk host Joe Pags, who is joining 550 KTSA beginning July 1.
Six Months Into a Wild 2025, CRS360 Asks ‘Are We Okay?’
As Country Radio Seminar continues to track the evolving state of the format, its latest CRS360 webinar, Are We Okay? Assessing Country’s Year So Far, examines where Country radio stands at the mid-point of 2025 - and where it might be headed.
Hope Media Group to Acquire Christian Broadcaster Worship 24/7
It was a partnership that started in 2023 with a Local Marketing Agreement on a single station in Oregon. Now, Hope Media Group and Worship 24/7 are set to formally unite in a merger of the two Christian radio networks, in a significant global expansion for HMG.
JVC Broadcasting Makes A Magic Deal In The Sunshine State
JVC Broadcasting is expanding its reach across the Gulf Coast with the purchase of four Panama City radio stations from Magic Broadcasting. The new cluster joins JVC's Floriday properties in Fort Walton Beach, Ocala, and Orlando.
RTDNA’s Shelley: Transparency, AI Ethics Will Define News’ Future
As he prepares to retire at 2025's end, RTDNA President and CEO Dan Shelley is offering a candid assessment of the challenges facing broadcast journalism - from news deserts to political interference, safety threats, and the rise of AI.
On Demand: Learn Gen Z Recruitment Strategies For Radio Sales
The newest Radio Masters Sales Series webinar from Radio Ink is now available for on-demand viewing, offering a deep dive with RAB CEO Mike Hulvey into one of radio’s most urgent workforce challenges: recruiting and retaining Gen Z sales talent.
iHeartMedia Brings Radio to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Don Henley was the first to mention Ray-Bans and the radio in the same song, but iHeartMedia is the first to make the combination literal. The company is integrating its app into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, giving users hands-free access to radio on the go.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: What’s Going On?
(Paige Nienaber) As a Promotion Director, my self-imposed job description was to “give the talent stuff to talk about.” When I look at a station’s site and all they’re promoting is the app download, it tells me that they don’t have a lot going on.
A Love That Doesn’t Fade
(Chris Stonick) After being a part of the radio industry in one way or another for the past 47 years, I can say this out loud… I still feel the love! What about you? How’s your love affair with radio? With the industry?
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