Christy Holifield Named Market President For iHeart Greensboro
iHeartMedia has appointed Christy Holifield as President of its Greensboro, NC, market. She replaces Kellie Holeman, who held the role since 2019. Holifield previously served as Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Columbia.
Media Monitors Spot Ten: Progressive Leads, Grainger Hits Third
Progressive has reclaimed the number one spot on the Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of February 10-16 in monitored markets. TurboTax, which held the top position last week, now ranks second.
US Soccer and Westwood One Sports Announce Audio Partnership
US Soccer and Cumulus Media have signed a multi-year agreement making Westwood One Sports the team's exclusive English-language audio partner. The partnership grants Westwood One Sports broadcast rights to all US Soccer Federation-hosted matches.
Meruelo Media CEO Otto Padron To Step Down
Otto Padron has announced his resignation as President and CEO of Meruelo Media, effective at the end of February. His position will be filled by Tomas Trujillo, Meruelo Media's current Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations.
Legislators Speak Up: AM Radio Must Stay in American Vehicles
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has quickly regained momentum in the 119th Congress and lawmakers are speaking up on the bill's behalf. With half of the Senate already co-sponsoring the legislation, supporters argue that radio is a critical emergency tool.
Alliance for Women in Media Announces 2025 Board of Directors
The Alliance for Women in Media has revealed its 2025 National Board of Directors and Officers, marking a pivotal year as the organization prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards.
Country Music is H-O-T
(By Mike McVay) At the first CRS that I attended in the very early '90s, discussion included the stereotype that Country listeners all drive pickup trucks with gun racks in the back. Now, Country is hotter than ever.
If That’s Not Country… What Is?
(By John Shomby) If I had a nickel for every time I heard, "THAT’S NOT COUNTRY," in my programming career, I could probably buy Radio Ink! With DSPs now as big players in the music discovery mix, the lines are even more blurred.
Doing More With Less
(By Buzz Knight) As the saying goes, "Time is a currency you can only spend once, so be careful how you spend it.” In a time of precious resource allocation - no matter your business - you need to constantly consider the question of “How can I do more with less?”
Richard Cross to Take SuperTalk Mississippi Mornings After Gallo
SuperTalk Mississippi Media has found its successor for the time slot left vacant by longtime host Paul Gallo, who passed away in January. Mornings with Richard Cross will air weekdays on SuperTalk Mississippi’s statewide radio network.















