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Radio is facing real challenges, but independent operators are proving that those obstacles can be overcome. From California to Kentucky, these groups are showing that the path forward for radio may be in doubling down on what local operators deliver best.

(Mike McVay) During the recent Morning Show Bootcamp gathering in Austin, I had the honor of moderating The Radio Roundtable, exploring radio's inferiority complex, today's business realities, and embracing roles beyond traditional one-dimensional positions.

(John Shomby) Unless you have been living under a rock, you are now probably aware of a software company called Astronomer, which was introduced to most of us through a very... revealing Coldplay concert video involving its now ex-CEO a few weeks back.

Marquee Broadcasting West has reached an agreement to purchase Bicoastal Media’s cluster of five radio stations in Southern Oregon. The company already operates four broadcast television stations in the Rogue Valley.

Hubbard Broadcasting's New Country 103.1 (WIRK) morning hosts Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor are taking a trip from Palm Beach to Music City to take part in the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary Celebration as guest announcers on December 5.

Beasley Media Group and University of South Florida Athletics have launched a multi-year radio partnership, secured by Bulls Athletic Properties. Beginning with the 2025–26 season, Q105 (WRBQ) will become the flagship home of USF Football, delivering expanded coverage to fans across Tampa Bay.

Former Procter & Gamble analyst John Fix is among those praising Media Monitors' latest announcement - one he says could help advertisers more accurately measure the sales impact of terrestrial radio and eliminate longstanding data gaps.

Hearst Communications' 98 Rock (WIYY) in Baltimore has announced Justin Johnson as its new Program Director, effective September 1. Johnson, who has been Assistant Program Director since 2023, succeeds Rick Strauss, who is retiring.

In the wake of the elimination of federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting under the Rescissions Act of 2025, the organization's ongoing closure could soon deal a serious blow to emergency readiness, particularly in rural and at-risk communities.

Progressive had a rare week outside of the number one spot on Media Monitors' latest Spot Ten rankings of the top national radio advertisers. For the week of August 11–17, Ice Cube's BIG3 took it to the rim for the win, making the most of the league's iHeart deal.