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Audacy Study Highlights News/Talk's Marketing Power

Audacy

Audacy is making the case that News/Talk radio remains one of the most valuable environments for advertisers, citing new research that positions the format as radio's largest across both broadcast and streaming while highlighting high levels of audience loyalty, trust and purchasing power. According to More

Kaylin Mozdzen Wins Throwback Brands Scholarship

Kaylin Mozdzen

Throwback Brands, in partnership with Skyview Networks, has named Kaylin Mozdzen of WTCB-FM (B106.7) in Columbia, SC, the grand prize winner of its 2026 Throwback Brands Boot Camp Experience scholarship. The fully funded scholarship will send Mozdzen to this year's Morning Show Boot Camp (MSBC) in Cleveland, More

Study: Listeners Struggle to Spot AI Voiceovers

Crowd React Media

A new study from Crowd React Media suggests radio listeners often can't distinguish between AI-generated and human voiceovers in blind listening tests, but perceptions shift significantly once listeners learn a voice was created by artificial intelligence. The research, conducted in May and June 2026 More

Lon Helton to Receive CRB President's Award

Lon Helton

Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) will honor legendary broadcaster and industry leader Lon Helton with the 2026 CRB President's Award, recognizing his decades of service and leadership in advancing Country radio and the Country Radio Seminar (CRS). The award recognizes individuals whose dedication has More

NYSBA Selects Hall of Fame Class of 2026

New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA)

The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) has announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, with 77WABC/New York morning host Sid Rosenberg leading a group of broadcasters who will be honored during an induction luncheon at the Rainbow Room in New York City on October 22. "The Hall of Fame Class of More

NAB Updates Broadcast Self-Inspection Guides

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has released updated Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides for AM, FM and television stations, providing broadcasters with practical resources to help ensure compliance with FCC rules and policies. Developed in partnership with the Society of Broadcast More

LPM Names Hines Business Partnerships Director

Melissa Hines

Louisville Public Media (LPM) has appointed Melissa Hines as Senior Director of Business Partnerships, effective July 7. She brings more than 15 years of experience in revenue generation and marketing, having led high-performing teams across cultural organizations, venture-backed startups and Fortune 1000 More

TOGETHXR, iHeart Launch Women's Sports Podcast

Everybody Watches Women's Sports

TOGETHXR and iHeartMedia are teaming up to launch "Everyone Watches Women's Sports," a new weekly audio and video podcast that will debut July 9 as part of the iHeart Women's Sports lineup. Billed as a premium series celebrating the rapidly growing women's sports landscape, the podcast will feature More

Johnjay & Rich Enter PHOENIX Magazine's Hall of Fame

Johnjay and Rich

The hosts of Premiere Networks' syndicated The Johnjay & Rich Show have been inducted into PHOENIX magazine's Hall of Fame after earning the publication's Best Morning Radio DJ/Team honor for the 11th time. The recognition comes as part of the magazine's 2026 Best of the Valley issue, which highlights the More

Fuzion 94.5 Set to Debut on 94.5 FM in Dallas

KFZN (Fuzion 94.5) Dallas-Fort Worth

Encouragement Media Group (EMG) has launched Spanish Christian Fuzion Radio on 94.5 FM in Dallas-Fort Worth, bringing what the company says is the region's first full-power Spanish Christian format to one of the nation's largest Hispanic communities. The former Adult R&B outlet KZMJ More

Jeffrey Parke to Retire From KCAL, KOLA

Jeffrey Parke

Jeffrey Parke will retire July 24 after nearly 40 years with KCAL-FM and KOLA-FM, closing a broadcasting career that helped shape two of the Inland Empire's most successful radio outlets. Parke joined KCAL-FM on January 1, 1987, as Sales Manager and was promoted to General Manager in 1989. During his tenure, More

Lauren ''Lern'' Elwell Joins 97.1 The Drive Evenings

Lauren ''Lern'' Elwell

Hubbard Radio Chicago has added Lauren "Lern" Elwell to the on-air lineup at Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive), where she will host evenings. A Chicago-area native, Elwell returns to her home state with what she described as an exciting new chapter in her career. "I am beyond thrilled to be back in the More

Trapper Young Takes Mornings at 95.9 The Goat

Chuck Archer

Centennial Broadcasting has named longtime Fredericksburg radio personality Trapper Young as the new morning host of Classic Hits WGRQ-FM (95.9 The Goat) in Fredericksburg, VA. Young officially launched the "Trapper In The Morning Show" after concluding a 29-year run in afternoons on sister WBQB (B101.5), More

Study: AM/FM Radio Boosts Allergy Brand Performance

Cumulus Media | Westwood One

A new study from the Cumulus Media | Westwood Audio Active Group found that a national AM/FM radio campaign significantly improved brand awareness, favorability and consumer engagement for a nasal congestion and allergy relief brand, while also highlighting audio's effectiveness in reaching category users. More

Impact Play With Dr. J Joins FCB Faith Radio

Dr. Franceska Jones

FCB Faith Media has added Impact Play with Dr. J, the leadership and community-focused sports program hosted by Dr. Franceska Jones, to its radio and podcast lineup. The show made its debut on FCB Faith Radio on Saturday, July 4, and now airs Saturdays at 8am on WNWV-HD2 (107.3) in Northeast Ohio. It is also More

Dave & Mahoney Adds 60th Affiliate in New Orleans

Dave & Mahoney

The Dave & Mahoney Show has added its 60th affiliate with the addition of Cumulus Media's Alternative WZRH-FM (ALT 92.3) in New Orleans. Hosted by Dave Farra, Jason Mahoney and Audrey Drake, the syndicated morning show features a mix of humor, sports and pop culture. "We are excited to welcome Dave & More

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