Chuck Tyler Moves to Music Director at Family Life Radio
Chuck Tyler is moving from the programming chair to the music library at Family Life Radio. The Tucson-based Christian network has named Tyler as Music Director, a lateral shift from his current role as Program Director, which he has held since October 2024.
New SEC Rule Could Cut Radio’s Financial Transparency in Half
What President Trump floated on Truth Social in 2025 is now a formal SEC rulemaking, and could present a tradeoff: publicly traded radio companies could file half as many financial reports, while investors and the industry at large get half as many chances to see inside.
AWM Foundation’s Local Gracie Awards Return to New York
A reminder that local radio still connects. A celebration of the next generation. Two pioneers receiving a torch they spent decades earning. The Alliance for Women in Media's 51st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon brought it all into focus on Tuesday in New York City.
RAB’s Career Series Encourages College Talent to Consider Radio
The RAB has completed its 2026 Media Career Academies, in conjunction with its National Radio Talent System, bringing college students face-to-face with content and sales career paths across broadcasting and audio through programs in three states.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: How To Get Press In 2026
(Paige Nienaber) Will a media outlet care that people can enter their email on your station website to win gas? No. I don’t even care. But traffic snarled up for three blocks in all directions, and crowds of people waiting to get gas? THAT is something they’ll come and shoot.
Salem Media Elevates Young to President of Broadcast Media
Salem Media is keeping its radio leadership changes in the family. The company has promoted Linnae Young to President of Broadcast Media and elevated Jeff Reisman to Executive Vice President of Operations, both effective October 1.
KSON Goes Rolling Along With MRN As NASCAR Races the Base
NASCAR is racing onto an active military base for the first time, and San Diego's 103.7 KSON will be along for the ride. Motor Racing Network has named the Audacy station as its local broadcast partner for the inaugural NASCAR San Diego Race Weekend.
Atlanta’s Bull Gets Programmer and Afternoon Host In One Swing
iHeartMedia is doubling down on its Atlanta Country station. The company has named Ashley Layfield as Program Director and Corey Calhoun as Afternoon Drive host at 94.9 The Bull (WUBL), filling both roles simultaneously from within the company.
Hope Media Group Alum Clint Lewis Lands at Dallas’ KCBI
Clint Lewis is joining First Dallas Media as Business Relations Director for CCM-formatted 90.9 KCBI. Lewis previously served as Hope Media Group Executive Director of Partner Engagement, and held positions at Gateway Church, Salem Media, and ABC Radio.
After 25 Years at iHeart, McCartney Crosses The Street in SLC
Cumulus Media's Salt Lake City cluster has named programming veteran Jeff McCartney Operations Manager and PD for KBER 101 and Power 94.9 KENZ. McCartney was just at iHeartMedia SLC, where he spent 25 years in senior programming and operations roles.














