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Global Ad Market Growth Slows, Digital Remains Resilient

MAGNA

The global advertising industry is expected to grow by 4.9% in 2025, reaching $979 billion, according to MAGNA's Summer Update of its Global Ad Forecast. While that represents a notable deceleration from 2024's 10.3% surge, the report points to digital platforms as the main driver of More

Report: UK Surpasses U.S. in Online Audio Reach

The Infinite Dial UK

New research from The Infinite Dial UK 2025 reveals significant shifts in digital media consumption across the United Kingdom, with strong growth in smart tech ownership, online audio listening, and podcast engagement. The findings were presented at The Podcast Show in London last More

Bay Area Sports Collective Launches Three New Podcasts

Bay Area Sports Collective

The Bay Area Sports Collective, a new podcast network founded by veteran broadcasters Tom Tolbert, Paul McCaffrey, and John Lund, has announced the launch of three original sports podcasts hosted by some of the most familiar names in Bay Area sports media. The new shows debut this week and are available via More

Report: Local Digital Ad Spending Tops $100 Billion

Borrell Associates

Local digital advertising surged past the $100 billion mark in 2024, now accounting for roughly 70% of all local ad spending, according to Borrell Associates' 2025 Annual Report. The landmark report underscores the dramatic shift from print and traditional broadcast media to digital formats, marking a More

Salem Media Adds ''KeepTheFaith'' to 38 Stations

Salem Media Group

Salem Media Group is expanding its inspirational programming lineup with the addition of KeepTheFaith, a faith-based music and entertainment radio show, to 38 of its owned and operated broadcast signals across the country. The move, according to Salem, is "in direct response to More

Westwood One Touts NFL Audio's Big Impact for Brands

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

As the 2025 NFL Draft wraps up, marketers and media buyers are setting their sights on the new NFL season, which kicks off September 4. This week's Westwood One | Cumulus Media Audio Active Group blog outlines key reasons for why advertisers should include NFL audio in their media plans. Westwood One's More

AFN to Cut Radio Programs May 1 in Streamlining Move

American Forces Network (AFN)

The American Forces Network (AFN) has announced it will reduce the number of radio programs available through its services beginning May 1, 2025, in an effort to streamline operations. Among the programs being cut are AFN Legacy, Freedom Rock, The Blend, and Joe Radio, along with More

BIA Names Senan Mele VP of Forecasting & Data Analysis

Senan Mele

BIA Advisory Services appoints Senan Mele as Vice President of Forecasting and Data Analysis. In this role, Mele will lead the company's forecasting initiatives and enhance its local advertising intelligence services. Mele joins BIA from Horizon Media, where he oversaw the transformation of media spending More

NAB Urges FCC to Eliminate Natl. Broadcast Ownership Cap

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to abolish the national broadcast ownership cap that currently restricts media companies from owning more than eight radio stations in a radio market with 45 or more stations and TV stations that More

WWO to Air Entire NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

Westwood One Sports

Westwood One, the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA, has announced its broadcast plans for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Starting with the First Four on Tuesday, March 18, Westwood One's coverage will include every game up to the National Championship on April 7. Live More

Bay Area Sports Veterans Launch Sports Podcast Network

Bay Area Sports Collective

Bay Area local sports figures Tom Tolbert, Paul McCaffrey, and John Lund have teamed up to create the Bay Area Sports Collective, a new podcast network that promises to bring fresh and engaging sports content to fans. The network officially launched Wednesday with three headline shows: "The Tom Tolbert More

Podcast Industry Needs Strategic Shifts to Reach $5B

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

The podcasting industry has seen rapid growth, but reaching the $5 billion revenue milestone will require significant strategic adjustments, according to Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer at Cumulus Media | Westwood One's Audio Active Group. In a recent interview with Steve Goldstein, CEO of Amplifi More

Greg T. Launches New Weekly Podcast ''Greg T. LiVE''

''Greg T. Live''

Veteran radio personality Greg T. has introduced his latest venture, a weekly podcast entitled 'Greg T. LiVE,' which made its debut on January 13. With a rich background in the radio industry, Greg T. is set to captivate his audience with his characteristic wit and charm in a new format. 'Greg T. LiVE' will More

Cumulus Media Joins Bonneville in Daly City Facility

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In a restructuring of San Francisco's radio landscape, Cumulus Media is set to consolidate its operational centers with Bonneville International in Daly City. This move comes after Cumulus announced last November the relocation of Sports outlets KNBR (680) and KNBR-FM (104.5) to Levi's Stadium. Effective More

TikTok Sensation Larry Stewart Hosts New Digital Radio Show

''The Morning Juice with Stew''

MAT Media Group is set to transform morning radio with its latest digital venture, "The Morning Juice with Stew," hosted by TikTok phenomenon Larry Stewart, known to his followers as Stew. Launching on January 13, the show will air live weekdays from 7am to noon on the Inferno Radio app, promising a blend of More

iHeartMedia Launches Redesigned iHeartRadio App

iHeartRadio

iHeartMedia has unveiled the latest version of the iHeartRadio app featuring new, mobile capabilities and exclusive content. This significant update, the first of its kind since the app's 2011 debut, aims to blend the simplicity of traditional car radio with the advanced features of mobile streaming. The More

CNN Audio Unveils ''Terms of Service'' Podcast with Duffy

''Terms of Service''

CNN Audio has announced the debut of "Terms of Service," a weekly podcast aimed at unraveling the complexities of emerging technologies that are becoming integral to daily life. Hosted by CNN tech writer Clare Duffy, the series promises to shed light on a range of technologies from facial recognition to More

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