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Radio Deals Hit $55.9 Million YTD, Led by Lincoln Sale

BIA Advisory Services

BIA Advisory Services has released its updated March 2026 Broadcast Media Transactions Report, showing continued deal activity across the radio sector both for the month and year-to-date. According to BIA, radio transactions totaled $25.0 million in March, spanning 60 station sales. Year-to-date, radio More

Richards Named PD for Eagle & Lone Star 92.5 Dallas

Vince Richards

iHeartMedia Dallas has named Vince Richards Program Director for Rock KEGL (97.1 The Eagle) and Classic Rock KZPS (Lone Star 92.5), effective immediately. Richards will oversee strategy, execution and day-to-day programming for the two rock stations in the Dallas cluster. He will report to Marc Sherman, More

Creative Drives Sales More Than Marketers Think

Cumulus Media | Westwood One

A new analysis from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group finds a significant gap between how marketers perceive advertising effectiveness and what actual sales data shows, particularly when it comes to the impact of creative and targeting. The findings draw on a February 2026 survey of 304 More

APM, StreamGuys Launch Public Radio Ad Network

APM and StreamGuys

American Public Media (APM) and StreamGuys have partnered to launch Inform Media Network, a new underwriting and sponsorship marketplace designed to help local public radio stations grow digital revenue. The network provides a centralized national sales platform that enables stations to monetize unsold More

Former Kansas City Radio Exec Dave Alpert Dies at 66

Dave Alpert

Former Kansas City radio executive Dave Alpert, who led local stations under Audacy during its earlier years as Entercom, has died following a battle with cancer. He was believed to be 66. Alpert served as Senior Vice President and Market Manager for the company's Kansas City cluster, a role he held from More

MIW Extends Deadline for Country Mentorship Program

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW)

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has extended the application deadline for its third annual "Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Country Radio" Mentorship Program, presented in partnership with Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB). Originally set to close earlier, the deadline has been pushed to More

Nate Lundy Joins The Bet 1430 Denver for Afternoons

Nate Lundy

KAMP-AM (The Bet 1430) in Denver has added longtime broadcaster Nate Lundy to its weekday lineup, where he will host "Mile High Sports" from 2-4pm MT. Station Brand Manager Mike Peterson said Lundy's experience and connection to the local market make him a strong addition to the station's sports More

Sunday Night Slow Jams Adds Four New Affiliates

Sunday Night Slow Jams

Benztown has announced that its syndicated program "Sunday Night Slow Jams" has added four new affiliates, expanding the show's reach across key U.S. markets. The latest additions include Hot AC KEZR-FM (Mix 106.5) in San Jose, CA, Classic Hip Hop KNUQ-HD3 (98.7 The Vibe) in Maui, HI, Rhythmic Top 40 More

Cumulus Media Q4 Revenue Falls 14%, EBITDA Drops

Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media reported declines in revenue and profitability for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, reflecting continued pressure on its core broadcast business as the company moves through a financial restructuring. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company posted net revenue More

ESPN Arkansas Expands with 93.7 FM Acquisition

ESPN Arkansas

Pearson Broadcasting of Northwest Arkansas and the Baker Family Trust have reached a definitive agreement to transfer the 93.7 FM frequency, currently home to KISR (Kisser 93), to Pearson Broadcasting. Under the agreement, KISR will shift from 93.7 FM to 93.1 FM and continue More

Russ Parr Returns to Majic 102.3 Afternoons in DC

Russ Parr

WMMJ (Majic 102.3) Washington, DC has announced the return of veteran personality Russ Parr, who will take over the Urban outlet's afternoon slot beginning Monday, April 27. He will be heard weekdays from 3-7pm. Parr rejoins the Majic 102.3 lineup following a series of social media teases confirming his More

Super 910 WGTO Adds ''Anna & Raven'' to Afternoons

Anna & Raven Show

Super 910 WGTO in the Michiana area adds syndicated "Anna & Raven Show" to its weekday lineup beginning April 13. The program will air in afternoons from 2-7pm. Hosted by Anna Zap and Raven, the show focuses on relatable, personality-driven content, including real-life stories and relationship discussions More

Record Research Announces New Whitburn Country Book

Top Country Singles 1944-2025

Record Research Inc. has announced the release of its 230th reference title, Joel Whitburn's History of Top Country Singles 1944-2025, marking the latest addition to its long-running catalog of chart-based publications. The book, available now for preorder at a discounted price of $89.95, is scheduled for More

Breck Kinsey Joins 106.3 The Core for Weekends

Breck Kinsey

Alternative WGER (106.3 The Core) in Saginaw, MI has added a familiar local voice to its lineup, naming Breck Kinsey as a weekend on-air host. She will be heard Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-3pm. Kinsey is already well known in the Saginaw market and currently hosts middays on Connoisseur Media's More

WVYL Pop-Up Station to Raise Student Scholarships

WVYL Pop-Up Station

A new pop-up radio station, WVYL - Vinyl Radio, will launch April 13 for a five-day broadcast aimed at raising funds for student radio scholarships. The station will stream continuously from 12am ET Monday, April 13 through midnight Friday, April 17, leading into Vinylthon, the global celebration of radio More

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