New findings from Nielsen, with added insights from Edison Research's Share of Ear, reaffirm AM/FM radio's position as the leading media platform in the U.S., with unmatched reach and usage across every major demographic -- this according to data, highlighted by Katz Radio Group. More

Cumulus Reports Q2 2025 Results Amid Industry Headwinds

Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, highlighting both progress in digital revenue initiatives and continued pressure across the broader advertising market. The company posted total net revenue of $186 million for the quarter, down 9.2% from the same period in 2024. Net loss More

FCC to Repeal 98 Outdated Broadcast Rules & Requirements

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has repealed 98 broadcast-related rules and requirements deemed obsolete or unnecessary, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce regulatory burdens under the "In re: Delete, Delete, Delete" docket. The rules eliminated in today's action date back as far as the More

Townsquare Exceeds Q2 Guidance as Digital Revs Expand

Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media has announced results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting adjusted EBITDA that surpassed its previously issued guidance and underscoring the company's continued focus on digital growth and disciplined financial management. For the quarter ended More

Entravision Reports Q2 Revenue Growth Driven by Ad Tech

Entravision Communications

Entravision Communications posted a 22% increase in consolidated net revenue for the second quarter of 2025, driven by substantial gains in its Advertising Technology & Services segment, despite a continued decline in traditional broadcast revenues. Second quarter consolidated revenue reached $100.7 More

Spanish-Language Radio Maintains Strong Reach, Influence

Crowd React Media

Radio continues to be a vital platform for Spanish-speaking Hispanic audiences in the U.S., according to the 2025 State of Spanish-Language Media report from Crowd React Media. With a 69% total reach (cume) and 53% weekly usage among adults 18-54, Spanish-language radio remains a consistent part of daily More

Auddia Pursues Merger with Thramann Holdings

Auddia

Auddia Inc., known for its AI-powered faidr app that provides ad-free AM/FM listening and podcast features, has announced that it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to pursue a business combination with Thramann Holdings LLC. The proposed merger would transform More

Salem Media Expands Loan Deal with Siena Lending Group

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group has entered into a third amendment to its existing Loan and Security Agreement with Siena Lending Group LLC, enhancing the company's financial flexibility. The amendment, dated July 28, 2025, modifies the original agreement from December 26, 2023, and applies to More

Creative Drives Sales More Than Targeting, Studies Show

Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group

A new series of studies from NCSolutions, TikTok, and Podscribe is challenging longstanding assumptions in media buying and advertising strategy. According to the latest Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog, authored by Pierre Bouvard, the most effective driver of sales isn't advanced More

SiriusXM Reports Lower Q2 Earnings Amid Modest Revs

SiriusXM

SiriusXM posted second-quarter 2025 revenue of $2.14 billion, marking a 2% decline from the same quarter in 2024. Net income for the quarter was $205 million, down from $354 million a year ago, while diluted earnings per share fell to $0.57 from $0.74. The company's adjusted EBITDA More

Radio Still Dominates Ad-Supported Audio Landscape

Nielsen

Despite the rise of digital platforms and changing consumer habits, traditional radio continues to dominate the ad-supported audio landscape in the U.S., according to The Record, a quarterly report produced by Nielsen and Edison Research. The Q2 2025 edition of The Record reveals More

Podcast Ads Lead All Media in Driving Consumer Action

Sounds Profitable

A newly released report from Sounds Profitable and Signal Hill Insights reveals that podcast advertising continues to outperform other ad-supported media in driving consumer engagement and action. The study, titled The Advertising Landscape: Driving to Action (June 2025), is the third installment in a More

FCC Suspends Biennial Ownership Reports for 18 Months

Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced an 18-month suspension of the requirement for broadcasters to file biennial ownership reports, citing ongoing concerns about the regulatory burden and limited public benefit of the reports. In a Public Notice issued July 29, 2025 (DA 25-671), the More

FCC Chair Faces Ethics Complaint Over Merger Comments

FCC Chair Brendan Carr

The Freedom of the Press Foundation has filed an ethics complaint against FCC Chair Brendan Carr, alleging misconduct tied to the agency's recent approval of the Paramount-Skydance merger. As reported by The Hill, the complaint accuses Carr -- a close ally of President Trump -- of abusing his position More

Radio Listeners Led All Media in Prime Day Purchases

Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group

A new national study reveals that ad-supported audio audiences -- particularly AM/FM radio listeners -- outpaced all other media in Amazon Prime Day 2025 purchases. The findings, detailed in the latest Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog, are based on a survey of 925 Americans conducted by More

Spring PPMs Shows Surge in AM/FM Radio Listening

Nielsen

Nielsen's just-released Spring 2025 Portable People Meter (PPM) results show significant audience growth for AM/FM radio, with Average Quarter-Hour (AQH) listening among persons 25-54 soaring 19% over Fall 2024 levels. The gains span all demographics and dayparts, with weekends and More

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