NABLF to Honor BELFOR for Weather Disaster Recovery Work
As the NAB Leadership Foundation honors broadcasters who provide vital support during national emergencies, the organization will recognize the world's largest disaster restoration company for its efforts to help Americans rebuild after 2024's crises.
Join Radio Ink To Tackle Industry-Wide Challenges in Houston
Economic uncertainty. Digital adversaries. Political pressures. These are problems being faced by all of radio. That's why YOU - regardless of format or target demographic - should be part of the conversation at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference.
Urban One Posts $11.7M Loss in Q1 as Radio and Digital Slide
Urban One’s Q1 2025 earnings report showed sharp declines across most revenue categories, with radio taking a significant hit - down 10.3% year-over-year - amid persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and advertiser pullbacks.
Long-Tenured Beasley Market Manager Kent Dunn To Retire
Beasley Media Group Vice President and Augusta Market Manager Kent Dunn has announced his retirement after more than three decades with the company. Dunn joined Beasley in 1991 and has managed multiple markets throughout his tenure.
Dallas’s WRR Appoints Classical Cellist to Weekend Host Role
Accomplished cellist and arts advocate Brooke Scholl has joined North Texas Public Broadcasting's WRR 101.1 in Dallas as Weekend Host and Programming Assistant. Her previous work includes a stint at Opus 3 Artists in New York.
Survey: AM/FM Tops TikTok, YouTube in Podcast Fan Conversion
A new study reveals that the radio audience doesn’t just overlap with podcast listeners - it often outperforms other platforms entirely, making AM/FM one of podcasting’s most engaged and loyal pipelines for fan growth, monetization, and audience retention.
Guest Booking to Lightning Rods: Interview Strategies That Work
(By Mike McVay) During NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas, I was honored to participate in a Sip & Speak session on Guest Booking & Interview Strategies. The day before, I was fortunate to have interviewed ESPN host, Author, Actor, and cultural figure Stephen A. Smith.
The Art of Balance: Radio, Analytics, and the Human Element
(By John Shomby) Major League Baseball is experiencing the same “data flood” that has hit the radio industry and many other businesses. Analytics has become the norm for every MLB team. The more information, the better the advantage. Sound familiar?
Magellan AI: Top 500 Podcasts Capture Half of Q1 Ad Spend
Podcast ad spending grew 21% year-over-year in Q1 2025, according to Magellan AI’s latest report, but the news might not be favorable for newcomers. As the medium matures, advertisers are consolidating around a smaller circle of proven performers.
Bob Lawrence Departs 7 Mountains Media Parkersburg Post
A year after taking the reins in Parkersburg, WV and Marietta, OH, 7 Mountains Media Market Manager Bob Lawrence is stepping away. Lawrence announced he will be leaving the six-station cluster this Friday, May 16, to pursue a new opportunity in another market.















