Women To Watch: Emily Boldon; Star 94.1, Atlanta
(By Charese Frugé) Emily Boldon is the new Brand Manager at Audacy Atlanta's Star 94.1, but she’s maybe best known for her 16 years with Cumulus Media as VP of AC Programming, where she was key in developing the company’s Stratus Music Software System.
First Things First: 6 Tips For First-Rate First Impression
(By James Bahm) What’s the most important step in your sales process? You might say all of them - and fair enough. But let me ask you this: How many times have you had a meeting that got off to a rough start that you were never able to get back on track?
Auction Set for St. Louis FM License; EMF Seeks Reimbursement
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved plans for a public auction of St. Louis community station KDHX's broadcast license, escalating the legal and financial battle over the future of the embattled outlet as the original bidder seeks compensation for its early involvement.
yaman.AI, Oink Ink, and Wondercraft Team For AI Radio Ads
Radio creative veteran Yaman Coskun has announced a new collaborative effort between yaman.AI, Oink Ink Radio, and Wondercraft to offer a new approach to commercial creative that combines traditional copywriting with AI-assisted production tools.
AccuRadio Bankruptcy Sparks Streaming Royalty Fairness Debate
Citing a "surprise" lawsuit from digital royalty fee collector SoundExchange and a royalty environment that disadvantages small and midsize streamers, online radio platform AccuRadio filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court on Wednesday.
Chattanooga Public Radio Staple Announces His Retirement
A voice well-known to public radio listeners in the Tennessee Valley is stepping away from the mic this summer after nearly four decades. WUTC host Richard Winham has announced his intent to retire from the Chattanooga NPR affiliate in June.
CCM Exit Echoes As Salem Posts Q1 Broadcast Revenue Decline
Salem Media Group posted a $7.1 million net loss for the first quarter of 2025, as the company continues to adjust following its full exit from the CCM format at the end of last year. The loss represents a dip compared to the $5.2 million loss recorded in Q1 2024.
Jessica Chenoweth Named 2025 MIW in Country Radio Mentee
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named 103.7 KSON Executive Producer Jessica Chenoweth as the second mentee for its MIW in Country Radio Mentorship Program in collaboration with Country Radio Broadcasters.
‘Driven By Listeners,’ LeGeyt Calls for Continued AM Act Push
Over 800,000 listeners have already spoken; now broadcasters must keep up the pressure, says NAB President Curtis LeGeyt. He calls the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act unlike any campaign he’s seen, driven by public support and poised for a Senate breakthrough.
Study Shows AI Audio Use Rapidly Climbing With Marketers
Despite public skepticism, artificial intelligence is becoming prevalent in modern content creation. A new global study explores how AI is actively reshaping workflows, with audio emerging as one of the fastest-growing areas of use for marketing and advertisements.















