Digital Hits 50% of Revenue for MediaCo In Q1
MediaCo posted a 12% revenue gain in Q1 2026, fueled by a digital surge that pushed digital's share of total revenue to 50%—up from 34% a year earlier— as the multicultural broadcaster's digital revenue nearly doubled, climbing from $9.5 million to $15.5 million.
Connoisseur Wins FCC Waiver; Closes On Bonneville in the Bay
Connoisseur Media has officially covered the Bay Area, completing a purchase of four Bonneville International stations after securing a local radio rule waiver in another litmus test of where the wind is blowing when it comes to allowed ownership limits at the FCC.
Meet WaterStone: The Christian Nonprofit Acquiring Salem Media
The company taking Salem Media Group private isn't a broadcaster, a private equity firm, or a media holding company, which has left many in the industry asking, "Who is WaterStone?" — the Colorado nonprofit that will likely soon own a Christian radio giant.
Cuts Nearly Match Misinformation as Journalists’ Top Challenge
Last year, job cuts across radio, TV, newspapers, and digital media rose 18% compared to 2024, and journalists are feeling the strain. Per new data, resource constraints have nearly caught up with misinformation as the defining pressure on those working in news.
Winning Sellers Don’t Just Sit When Inflation Rises
(Loyd Ford) When inflation rises, especially when fueled by fuel prices, the impact spreads quickly across local economies. Shipping becomes more expensive. Vendors charge more. Suddenly, nearly every local business is looking for ways to protect revenue.
No News Is No News
(Steve Allan) The Media Research Project recently released a study of news consumption habits and perceptions. The study included respondents as young as 13 years old. There is a wealth of interesting information in the study, but I want to focus on one particular chart.
NAFB Brings Rural Radio’s Case to Capitol Hill
In March, state broadcast associations headed to Capitol Hill to tell their stories of community service and advocate for radio access. Earlier this month, farm broadcasters got their shot, as NAFB members arrived on Capitol Hill for Washington Watch.
Speed and a ‘Unicorn’: Behind Red Apple’s News Network Launch
Red Apple Media President Chad Lopez and Red Apple Network News Director Lee Harris spoke with Radio Ink about filling the void left by CBS News Radio, the deliberate strategy behind its new network, and a longer-term vision that extends well past American borders.
WDVE Gets a Tad More Wissel for Pittsburgh Mornings
After serving as a weekly contributor for six months, Tad Wissel is moving to a permanent co-host chair at Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show on iHeartMedia Pittsburgh’s 102.5 WDVE Rocks, joining hosts Randy Baumann, Abby Krizner, and Mike Prisuta.
Buffalo Bills Draft Cumulus Media for Radio Network Partnership
After ending a 14-year partnership with Audacy’s WGR AM 550, the Buffalo Bills have teamed up with Cumulus, redesignating 97 Rock (WGRF) the Bills’ broadcast home. The announced alignment kicks off the first major initiative for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network.
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