Gen Z Faith Trends Show Opportunity for Christian Radio Growth
Gen Z may be a digital-first generation, but new data suggests they are far from faith-averse, and a new survey signals a clear opportunity for Christian radio to meet them where they already listen, engage, stream, and build lasting spiritual connections.
Women To Watch: Emily Harlan; KBAY, Connoisseur Media
(Charese Fruge’) Emily Harlan didn’t map out a career in radio, but the Music Director and afternoon drive host at Connoisseur Media's Bay Country 94.5 (KBAY) in San Francisco/San Jose represents a new wave of talent reshaping the expectations of the modern on-air personality.
NAB Show 2026 Unveils AI Focused Sessions for Radio
Like a Super Bowl ad break, artificial intelligence will be front and center at NAB Show 2026, as the industry's flagship convention begins to reveal its lineup and conversations designed for AM/FM operators, including at the Small and Medium Market Radio Forum.
Salem Media Returns to NRB with David Jeremiah Conversation
Salem Media Group will return to the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville with its annual Salem Summit Breakfast and a Digital Strategy Workshop, as the longtime gathering prepares for its largest event in more than two decades.
American Public Media Starts Sixth Local Journalism Challenge
American Public Media Group’s Glen Nelson Center has opened applications for the 2026 Next Challenge for Media & Journalism, a national competition that will distribute $250,000 to nonprofit and for-profit startups advancing local journalism innovation.
SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Returns to Daytona for Race Week
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season begins this week, and SiriusXM will carry live coverage of the 68th running of the Daytona 500 on February 15, along with race broadcasts and daily programming from Speedweek at Daytona International Speedway.
DAX US, Learfield Partner on Live College Sports Audio
Global’s DAX US has reached an agreement with Learfield to support live college sports digital audio streams, expanding advertiser access to real-time play-by-play inventory across collegiate athletics, beginning with college basketball postseason coverage.
Central Florida Public Media Adds More Mort At Night
Central Florida Public Media is growing its evening programming with the addition of "Talking Central Florida," featuring Orlando journalist Steve Mort. The local news program will air on Wednesday evenings on 90.7 (WMFE) and 89.5 (WMFV) starting on February 18.
Record December Helps Podcast Ad Spending Leap 32% In Q4
As traditional audio brands searched for footing in Q4, podcast ad spending exploded, with December shattering expectations. But the real story isn't just growth; it's where the money went and what advertisers discovered about video versus audio-only shows.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Tales From The Bowl
(Paige Nienaber) Congrats. You survived The Bowl. That used to be something that it was just a given that a station would do something with. Why? Because it’s omnipresent and we need to acknowledge omnipresence. Not a ton of highlights from 2026, but here are the top three.
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