How Relevant Radio Navigates Emotional Moments with Listeners
(Paige Nienaber) Well, that was an interesting week... If you haven't read Mike McVay's recap, please do so. Dolly was one of those moments where you saw stations really step up and be relevant, in the moment, and a part of their audience's shared experience.
Dolly’s Gift of Connection
(John Shomby) Much has been said about Dolly Parton this past week. I was fortunate enough to spend a little time with her twice in my lifetime, and when I heard about her passing, I felt the same as so many others. It felt as if we had lost a friend. Think about that.
MIW Opens Applications for Fourth ‘Behind The Mic’ Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has opened applications for its fourth annual Behind The Mic Mentorship program, which will give one female on-air talent a year of one-on-one industry mentorship and a trip to NAB Show 2027 in Las Vegas next April.
Audacy’s ‘I’m Listening’ Mental Health Initiative Returns For Year 10
In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, Audacy's annual I'm Listening mental health broadcast returns for the tenth year across the company's radio stations and digital platforms with special programming from September 8 to 13.
Salem Media Promotes Two Finance Leaders After CFO Exit
Salem Media's first leadership moves since going private are landing in finance. The company has promoted Autumn Marcus to Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, and Monica Montijo to Senior Vice President, Controller and Accounting.
CMA Reveals Finalists For 2026 Broadcast Awards
The Country Music Association has released its 2026 Broadcast Awards finalists, honoring on-air personalities and radio stations across the US and Canada, with winners to be announced ahead of the CMA Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony next month.
Broken $6K Promise Costs Montana FM Its FCC License
A promise to pay within a week turned into another broken deadline, and now a Montana FM has lost its license entirely. The FCC has revoked KBOQ in Lima, MT, after owner Southwest Montana Media failed to settle more than $6,700 in delinquent regulatory fees.
Tommy Castor Fills iHeartMedia SLC Market President Seat
iHeartMedia has named Tommy Castor Market President for Salt Lake City. The role had been open since Castor's predecessor, Joyce Wirthlin, left iHeart amid a round of layoffs and resurfaced across the street as Market Manager for Cumulus Media SLC.
Skyview Opens A New National Sales Door With Stillman Hire
A new sales leader with agency-side experience is joining Skyview Networks. The company has named Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales, tasking her with growing network audio sales and building new agency and advertiser relationships across its affiliate platform.
Nueva Network Staffs Up After Liberman Promotion
After promoting Jeffery Liberman to co-leader of its operations, Nueva Network is filling out the team around him. The Spanish-language broadcaster announced four new hires spanning digital sales leadership, agency partnerships, and local account roles.
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