BIA: Digital Is The Key To Radio’s Revenue For The 2026 Election
Now that the 2024 election cycle is in the rearview mirror, broadcasters have the opportunity to assess what worked, what didn’t, and how to refine their strategies for the profitable cycles ahead in 2026 and 2028. Here are what two experts agree on:
The Year That Wrapped Unraveled
(By Cameron Coats) If you spent any time on social media on Wednesday, you noticed the observance of Spotify Wrapped day. Yet for Spotify's pièce de résistance, this year's Wrapped was... underwhelming. And radio should take notes.
Paul Lambert Takes Houston Region’s Top Role for iHeart
iHeartMedia has named Paul Lambert as Region President for its Houston market. Lambert, a 24-year company veteran, will report to iHeartMedia Division President Eddie Martiny, who previously held the role before being elevated to his current position in October.
Charleston Radio Mourns ‘Two Girls & a Guy’ Host Mike Edwards
Charleston morning host Mike Edwards, known for his years as a co-host on Mix 95.9's Two Girls & a Guy, has died. Saga Communications confirmed Edwards' passing on Thursday. He was also the station's Program Director.
Kevin Kietzman Is ‘Uncanceled’ In Kansas City Radio Comeback
Five years after Kevin Kietzman was fired from his show on WHB-AM for inflammatory comments about Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, he's back on the air at Cumulus Media's KCMO-AM. Kietzman’s new show, Kevin Kietzman Uncanceled, debuted this week.
Michael Kay Making Solo Move to Middays at ESPN New York
After more than two decades of afternoon radio in New York City, The Michael Kay Show is coming to a close on December 13. However, the longtime broadcaster and voice of the New York Yankees won't be far away - he's moving to ESPN New York middays, solo.
American Public Media Integrates Magellan AI for Digital Portfolio
American Public Media and audio analytics firm Magellan AI have signed an exclusive partnership, introducing real-time attribution and audience analytics to advertisers for APM's slate of on-demand audio content and podcasts.
Todd Cavanah Made VP of Cumulus Media’s Classic Hits Stations
Cumulus Media has named 94.7 WLS Program Director Todd Cavanah as Vice President of Classic Hits. In this new position, he will provide strategic content guidance for the company’s 24 Classic Hits-formatted stations. He will remain in Chicago.
Charlie Harger to Lead KIRO’s ‘Seattle’s Morning News’ In 2025
As Seattle’s Morning News co-hosts Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien prepare for retirement, KIRO Newsradio has announced that veteran journalist Charlie Harger will take over as host starting in January. Harger joined Bonneville International's KIRO as News Director in 2021.
New Study Reveals Majority of Drivers Demand Radio in Their Cars
As AM/FM fights for its future in the dashboard, a new study shows that a majority of Americans consider radio an uncompromisable part of their automobile as a "third space" and would not even consider buying a car without over-the-air radio.
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