Roberts Metro Picks Darius Bradford For St. Louis Morning Drive
Roberts Metro Broadcasting is reshaping mornings in St. Louis with the debut of The Darius Bradford Show on Foxy 106.9 (KXBS-HD3). Bradford, a national touring comedian, returns home to lead the program with St. Louis television journalist and host April Simpson.
Keith Urban Steps Up For St. Jude Q&A at CRS 2026
Country Radio Broadcasters has added a high-profile philanthropic spotlight to the CRS 2026 agenda, announcing that Keith Urban will take part in a featured Q&A session focused on his longstanding support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
MBA Awards Eight Scholarships to Missouri Broadcasting Students
The Missouri Broadcasters Association has awarded eight MBA Foundation Scholarships to students pursuing careers in broadcasting and digital media. The 2026 class will be honored during the MBA Awards banquet on June 6, closing the association’s convention.
Seahawks’ John Schneider Rejoins Seattle Sports for Weekly Show
Following their Super Bowl LX win, Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider's offseason show is back on Bonneville International's Seattle Sports 710 (KIRO-AM) for its fourth consecutive year to discuss offseason plans, draft preparation, and free agency.
From Niche to Nation: How Radio Strengthens Communities
(Deborah Parenti) I discovered WDAO, “Ohio’s Stereo Soul Giant,” as a pre-teen. It gave me more than just the grooves of James Brown and the Ohio Players; it gave me my first view of the depth and vibrancy of African American culture. That’s one of radio's many advantages.
Former Rep Cites Privacy, Public Safety in Push for AM Radio Bill
Former Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is the latest to join the throng urging Congress to advance the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, arguing the bipartisan measure is critical for data privacy, public safety, and preserving radio’s vital role in American life.
YouTube’s Podcasting Rise Shifts Habits, But Not Audio Loyalty
Video podcasts may grab headlines, but audio is far from surrendering its loyal fans. Exclusive listeners still outnumber exclusive watchers nearly two to one, and traditional radio companies continue to rank among the medium's heaviest hitters, per 2025 data.
Elevate Your Show’s Emotion
(Randy Lane) Personality radio shows often believe they’re in the content business. They’re not. They’re in the emotional experience business. Portland, ME morning ace, Blake Hayes at Coast 93.1, shared an episode with me from Guy Raz's brand-oriented How I Built This.
Compass Points Sperling To Affiliate Sales Director Role
Compass Media Networks has promoted Sydney Sperling to Director of Affiliate Sales, expanding her role in shaping affiliate strategy and network growth. Sperling joined Compass Media Networks in July 2023 after graduating from Trinity College that spring.
Q104.3’s Kerr Locks In Another Half Decade Of Waking Up NYC
Radio Hall of Famer Jim Kerr is staying put at iHeartMedia New York’s Q104.3 (WAXQ). The morning host signed a five-year contract extension, which will be added to his more than five decades on air in America's largest market and time at Q104.3 since 2002.
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