Radio Faces Rising AI Anxiety in the US as Integration Deepens
The United States is currently the most AI-anxious country in the world, and as artificial intelligence continues to make inroads into radio, public concern over transparency and usage is growing among audiences and industry professionals alike.
Cantwell: Trump Moves Against CPB Threaten Local Journalism
Another US lawmaker is sounding the alarm over a series of recent actions by the Trump Administration targeting public broadcasting, including cutting NPR and PBS funding and proposing a budget that would eliminate the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Carr Highlights FCC Overhaul, Defends Handling of Free Speech
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr used the Milken Institute Global Conference to celebrate his first 100 days as head of the Commission and outline his ongoing priorities when it comes to aggressive deregulation and free speech on public airwaves.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Summer Is Here, Get Out
(By Paige Nienaber) Memorial Day Weekend is great because it's like the Fourth of July: people will be off work and will be outside enjoying the weather, and thus very susceptible to being promoted to.
Is It the Sales Rep or the Product? Why Adaptation Wins
(By Josh Brown) I’ve seen many radio GMs get frustrated when young sales hires quit after just a few months, often with few or no sales, then chalk it up to this new generation who doesn’t understand the value of hard work.
Spotify Introduces ‘Plays’ to Reveal Podcast Episode Popularity
In its battle for podcast supremacy, Spotify is adding a new data point to give deeper insight into episode performance. The company is rolling out "Plays," a publicly visible metric that shows how often a podcast episode has been actively listened to or viewed.
Former Madison News Anchor Gets Big Radio Gig At New Stations
Big Radio has hired Wisconsin broadcast stalwart Josh Wescott to strengthen its local news programming as morning drive news anchor and regional reporter. Wescott previously served as News Director and morning host at iHeartMedia Madison's 1310 WIBA.
Familiar Names Dominate Top Podcasts Of 2025 So Far
Edison Research’s latest quarterly report of the top fifty podcasts in the US confirms what many in the industry already know: the biggest shows are staying big. Q1 2025 rankings reveal remarkable inertia among the medium's top-tier performers.
iHeart, Zimmer Lead Among 2025 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
The finalists for the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards have been revealed, with 107 radio and audio spots advancing to the final round. The shortlisted entries span a mix of advertisers, agencies, production companies, platforms, radio stations, and student creators.
Q1 In-Car Listening Data Shows Global Appeal of Genre Fusion
What do Lady Gaga, a Korean drinking game, and a genre-bending country anthem have in common? According to Xperi’s In-Car Listening Report for Q1 2025, they’re defining what drivers want to hear, revealing the most listened-to songs across worldwide dashboards.
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