SiriusXM Brings Creed to Center Stage for Indy 500 Coverage
SiriusXM will again deliver audio coverage around the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 throughout Memorial Day weekend. The on-and-off-track coverage will culminate with live coverage of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25.
Delilah Shutters Oregon AM, Citing Local Market Challenges
Nationally syndicated personality Delilah has announced the end of her ownership of KDUN-AM in Reedsport, OR, marking the end of a deeply personal chapter in her broadcast career. No sale will be pursued, and the station’s license has been surrendered to the FCC.
Yes, Listeners Crave Live and Local – But Not the Way You Think
(By Seth Resler) “Live and local” has become a rallying cry against corporate consolidation and the loosening of ownership rules. But there’s a problem with this line of thinking: there’s very little evidence that “live and local” content alone will fix anything.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: A Dump For Dear Ole Dad
(By Paige Nienaber) If you asked me to compile a top ten list of best promotions, perhaps only three would be contests. Peppered throughout the list would be the times that a station or cluster reacted quickly and decisively when something like that occurred.
Radio: The Unexpected Hero In A Tired Digital World
(By Josh Brown) Digital marketing may still dominate ad budgets, but the tides of attention are turning. Social media, once the golden child of digital advertising, has become a crowded, chaotic landscape where users are hit with more ads than ever before.
Now On Demand: Take Your Radio Sales To ‘Hire Ground’
Hire Ground: Selling Radio for Recession Recruitment, sponsored by Marketron, is now available on-demand! Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink recruitment sales strategy - stream the session now and position your station as an essential hiring ally.
Terry Fahy Retiring After 43 Years With Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group has announced the retirement of Regional Vice President Terry Fahy, whose 43-year career helped shape the company’s radio presence across key West Coast markets, particularly through the Contemporary Christian Music format.
MediaCo Sees Q1 Revenue Quadruple After Estrella Deal
Having already published a broad painting of its first quarter performance, MediaCo filed its first quarter 2025 earnings with the SEC after a brief delay, revealing the brushstrokes of its full integration of Estrella Broadcasting - including a dramatic revenue increase.
Georgia Judge Dismisses Salem Host’s AI Defamation Case
A closely watched defamation lawsuit brought by Salem Radio Network syndicated host Mark Walters against ChatGPT creator OpenAI has been dismissed by a Georgia judge, marking a significant early precedent in the legal scrutiny of generative AI.
KQED’s Holly Kernan Heading East to Head Nashville Public Radio
Nashville Public Radio has appointed public media executive Holly Kernan as its next president and CEO. Beginning in August, Kernan will succeed outgoing President and CEO Steve Swenson, who announced his retirement in January after six years in charge.
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