AM Radio Shines in 2025 NABLF Service to America Awards
As legislative pressure mounts to make automakers keep AM radio in vehicle dashboards, this year’s NAB Leadership Foundation awards prove its value. AM stations like WWNC, WCCO, and WBAL are being honored for lifesaving public service and community connection.
Neville and Rieder Raised To Music Director Roles at NRG Omaha
NRG Media Omaha has elevated two of its on-air personalities to Music Director roles. Mike Neville, afternoon host on 101.9 The Keg (KOOO), and Megan Rieder, co-host of the morning show on Sweet 98.5 (KQKQ), have both been promoted.
Louisiana Radio Excellence Celebrated at 2025 Prestige Awards
Radio stations and personalities across Louisiana were recognized for excellence in programming, community service, and innovation at the 2025 Prestige Awards, hosted by the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters in Baton Rouge.
Triton Digital Adds All Publishers to US Podcast Ranker
In addition to the current monthly ranker, Triton Digital is expanding its US Podcast Ranker to include all publishers regardless of whether they currently use Triton’s measurement services in a new quarterly listener-based ranking set to debut later this year.
CRS 2026 Seeks Agenda Committee Members
Country Radio Broadcasters is now accepting applications for the Country Radio Seminar Agenda Committee, the volunteer team responsible for shaping the educational programming of CRS 2026, through Friday, April 18.
Gomez and Simington To Lead FCC Policy Talks at NAB Show
With broadcast ownership caps, DEI initiatives, and potential payola under renewed scrutiny, FCC Commissioners Anna Gomez and Nathan Simington are set to take center stage at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas in two high-profile sessions.
Leaders Say In-Car Radio Must Adapt Beyond Knobs and Presets
Quu built on its second annual In-Vehicle Visuals Report during a Wednesday webinar. The topline? While radio is still ubiquitous in new vehicles, access is no longer automatic, and broadcasters will need strategy and strong programming to hold their place in the car.
Women To Watch: Shayna Sawyers; WBTF, Lexington
(By Charese Frugé) Shayna Sawyers is the newly appointed Program Director and Afternoon Host at 107.9 The Beat in Lexington, KY. It’s her second tour at the station, where her “official” radio career began after college as a promotions assistant and weekend air talent.
It’s Time For Companies To Give Up The Ghost
(By James Bahm) Last fall, I applied for a position with a local radio cluster and was immediately invited to interview with the General Sales Manager. We scheduled a Teams meeting, which I joined five minutes early. I waited... but the GSM never showed.
Birmingham Radio Personality and Station Founder Killed in Crash
A well-known voice in Central Alabama’s Spanish-language radio community has died following a rural traffic accident. Alejandro “El Potrillo” Castillo Andrade was killed early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash. He was 34.
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