Nashville Public Radio CEO Steve Swenson to Retire
After almost six years leading Nashville Public Radio, Steve Swenson has announced his impending retirement as President and CEO. The organization has begun a search for a successor to oversee 90.3 WPLN News, WNXP 91.1, and the group's digital offerings.
Cumulus Media Welcomes Farnham Back As Shreveport Leader
Paul Farnham Jr. has returned to Cumulus Media after ten years away from the company to serve as Market Manager for its Shreveport/Bossier City operations in Louisiana. Farnham spent the last decade as General Sales Manager for Townsquare Media Lafayette.
Former WAMU Tech Leader Rob Bertrand Joins Inrush As Partner
Broadcast tech provider Inrush Broadcast Services has announced the addition of Rob Bertrand as a partner. Bertrand most recently served as the Head of Technology at American University's NPR member station WAMU in Washington, DC.
CBUS Media Group Gives Critical Warmth To Homeless Ohioans
As arctic temperatures take hold over the Eastern United States, Saga Communications' CBUS Media Group concluded its annual “Stay Alive 5 – Stuff the Bus” campaign with support from its listeners to provide critical warming items to Ohioans in need.
CMG Jacksonville Knights A New Afternoon Host For Hot 106.5
Cox Media Group Jacksonville's HOT 106.5 (WHJX) is adding Shawn Knight as the station's new afternoon drive host starting Monday, January 27. Knight’s radio background includes hosting roles in Chicago; Topeka; Columbus, GA; and Tyler, TX.
Brad Riter Adds New Buffalo Radio Chapter With WLVL
Buffalo radio personality Brad Riter will debut as the new live and local talk show host on WLVL 1340 AM, starting Monday, January 27. Riter’s two-hour midday program will air on weekdays, featuring a mix of local issues and open discussion.
John Morris Adds To SoundStack as Chief Product Officer
Former WideOrbit executive John Morris has joined SoundStack as its new Chief Product Officer. The audio-as-a-service company adds Morris to strengthen its capabilities in podcast and streaming delivery, programmatic advertising, and measurement.
Jacobs Media Explores Radio at CES’ Transformative 2025
"A transformative CES," was the focus of Jacobs Media's annual webinar chronicling the group's annual trip to the Las Vegas show. While radio was not a central CES focus, the technological advancements showcased carry profound implications for the medium.
Audioscape 2025 Report Shows Untapped Podcast Ad Potential
As digital audio continues to grow revenue for traditional broadcasters that take advantage of the medium, a new report shows brands are failing to maximize podcast advertising potential - with most campaigns reaching less than 25% of monthly podcast audiences.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Good Cause, Great Promos
(By Paige Nienaber) We got mail. Long-time reader, first-time writer Sun in Seminole asks, “What was the best local charity campaign that you ever witnessed?” There are two that quickly come to mind: one that changed radio and one that changed its market.















