John Kobylt Returning to Afternoon Drive On LA Talk Radio
Los Angeles’ KFI AM 640 will roll out a new weekday programming lineup beginning February 17, repositioning several of the iHeartMedia station's most recognizable voices, including the return of John Kobylt to afternoon drive for the first time since 2023.
Matt Miller Makes Big Morning Move
Matt Miller has joined Big Radio as Morning Host on Northern Illinois' The Big Rock Q102 (WQLF), with additional on-air work at The Big FM 93.7 (WBGR). Miller makes his move after years as General Manager and Morning Host at 88.3 The Lighthouse (WFEN).
Salem Media Steels Pittsburgh Operations With GSM Hire
After Jason Mosher's promotion from Regional Director of Sales to General Manager of Salem Media Group's Atlanta and Pittsburgh markets earlier this month, Dave Cuddihy is joining the Christian broadcaster as General Sales Manager for its Steel City operations.
Audacy Named Exclusive US Sales Partner for Sonos Radio
Following its partnerships with iHeartMedia and TuneIn for streaming radio distribution, Audacy will serve as the exclusive US sales and distribution representative for Sonos Radio's streaming inventory under the Audacy Digital Audience Network.
NBA Hall of Fame to Induct Lundy and Kugler In 2026 Class
Four Nebraska broadcasters will enter the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, with two coming from radio. The NBA is inducting iHeartMedia Omaha morning host Steve Lundy and national radio play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler
FCC’s Gomez Warns Consolidation May ‘Hollow Out’ Broadcasting
Less than a week after fellow Commissioner Olivia Trusty expressed her belief that broadcast ownership deregulation would boost competition, the FCC's Anna Gomez used her State of the Net Conference address on Monday to argue for just the opposite.
The Most Recognized Traits of Highly Successful Radio Stations
(Mike McVay) A couple of decades ago, Edison Research President and Co-Founder Larry Rosin and I collaborated on an analysis, The 7 Traits of Highly Successful Stations. We looked at stations that had big ratings and were strong revenue generators. The traits were clearly evident.
2016 Radio Tried To Tell Us; Did We Listen?
(John Shomby) If you haven't seen, the internet decided that "2026 is the new 2016." I thought about where our industry was in 2016 vs. where it is today. Radio already knew the issues then. The story is what we did - or didn’t - do next.
NextKast Adds Traffic and Billing to Its Radio Automation Platform
NextKast has launched NextTraffic, a built-in traffic and billing system designed to streamline operations for independently owned radio broadcasters using the San Antonio-based company's NextKast OnAir automation platform.
iHeartMedia Lights Up Las Vegas Radio Dial With Neon
iHeartMedia Las Vegas has flipped 93.1 The Mountain to Neon 93.1 (KYMT), swapping Classic Rock for Variety Hits. The new brand blends Pop, Rock, and Hip-Hop from the past three decades, while keeping station personalities, including The Woody Show.















