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.
A Familiar Face Returns To Host ‘New Faces’ Show at CRS 2026
Elaina Smith will return to host the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS 2026 in Nashville, spotlighting six emerging artists as the long-running showcase continues its five-decade tradition of connecting rising talent with country radio programmers and industry leaders.
Alice Delivers Million-Dollar Day for Children’s Hospital Colorado
Audacy Denver’s Alice 105.9 (KALC) added another $1,087,000 to its 25-year ongoing total for Children’s Hospital Colorado. Since 2001, the station's “Alice Cares for Kids Radiothon” has generated more than $27 million for pediatric care in the region.
Five Years In, ‘Throwback 2K’ Evolves Into Seven-Day Syndication
Throwback Brands is expanding its syndicated Throwback 2K program into weekdays through Skyview Networks, broadening the early 2000s-focused show to a seven-day-a-week offering as the Chris Cruise-hosted show celebrates five years on air.
As AM Act Awaits Vote, NAB Rolls Out Hyper-Local Thanks PSAs
With the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act tantalizingly close to a floor vote, the National Association of Broadcasters has debuted a new angle for its "Depend on AM" PSA campaign: state-specific radio spots that thank legislators by name for their support.
Christian Radio Front and Center at NRB 2026 Convention
The National Religious Broadcasters used day one of its 2026 Convention in Nashville to reinforce radio’s policy priorities, leadership pipeline, and long-term role in faith-based media, with resolutions, elections, and industry recognitions for Christian broadcasters.
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