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Nielsen: Radio Still Leads U.S. Audio Reach in 2026

Nielsen

A new report from Nielsen finds that radio continues to reach more Americans than any other media platform, maintaining its position as the leading source of ad-supported audio in the United States. According to Nielsen's Audio Today 2026: How America Listens report, radio More

Townsquare Media Reports Q4 Revenue Decline, Digital Growth

Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media reported lower revenue for both the fourth quarter and full year 2025, reflecting declines in broadcast advertising, while its digital businesses continued to represent a growing share of the company's overall results. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, More

WARQ Columbia, SC Flips to ''93.5 The Bubble''

WARQ-FM (93.5 The Bubble) Columbia, SC

Connoisseur Media has flipped WARQ-FM in Columbia, SC from Live 93.5 to 93.5 The Bubble, introducing a new "feel good" music format designed to blend hits from the past three decades with current pop favorites. The station's new brand references Columbia's nickname, "Soda City," and is positioned to More

Wright Media Group Expands With Veteran Radio Team

Wright Media Group

Wright Media Group has announced a major expansion, assembling what President Brian Wright describes as a "street-level alliance team" aimed at helping broadcasters grow ratings and revenue. Wright said the move comes at what he believes is a pivotal moment for the radio industry. "For the last few years More

AWMF Announces the 2026 Board of Directors & Officers

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF)

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has introduced its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors. "As we continue the momentum following last year's landmark 50th anniversary of the Gracie Awards and look ahead to the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, strong and visionary More

Study Finds Radio Drives Strong Results for QSR Brand

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

A fast-food brand in Australia that had planned to cut its AM/FM radio advertising reversed course after a marketing analysis found the medium delivered strong sales impact and efficiency compared with other channels. According to a new blog post from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group, More

Dr. Laura Program President Geoff Rich Dies

Geoff Rich

Geoff Rich, President of Take On The Day, LLC and a longtime leader behind The Dr. Laura Program, died suddenly Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Rich was a serial entrepreneur who co-created Radio Today and played a key role in guiding The Dr. Laura Program through Take On The Day, LLC, where he served as More

Rumba 97.7 to Air Revolution Home Games in Spanish

WZRM (Rumba 97.7) Boston

The New England Revolution and iHeartMedia Boston have announced a new media partnership naming WZRM (Rumba 97.7 FM) as the Spanish-language broadcast home for all 17 Revolution home games during the 2026 Major League Soccer season. The broadcasts will be available on Rumba 97.7 FM More

Lotus Names Adams GM, Connell Ops Director in Seattle

Andrew Adams and Jeff Connell

Lotus has appointed Andrew Adams as General Manager of its Seattle cluster and Jeff Connell as Director of Operations & Brand Management. Adams will oversee the company's three Seattle stations, including KVI-AM, KNWN AM-FM, and KPLZ-FM. According to Chief Operating Officer Jim Kalmenson, More

Urban One Reports Q4 Revenue Decline, Wider Loss

Urban One

Urban One reported lower revenue and a wider loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting weaker advertising demand and the absence of political advertising seen in the prior year. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Silver Spring, MD-based media company posted net More

Podcast, Online Audio Use Hit New Highs in U.S.

Edison Research at SSRS

Podcast and online audio consumption in the U.S. have reached record levels, according to The Infinite Dial 2026 study released by Edison Research at SSRS with support from SiriusXM Media. The annual report, presented by Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovick alongside Podnews editor James More

iHeartMedia Launches TikTok Radio on 28 Stations

TikTok Radio

iHeartMedia and TikTok have partnered to launch TikTok Radio from iHeart, a new music and culture station that blends trending songs with the creators and viral moments driving discovery on TikTok. The fast-paced format will debut March 13 on the free iHeartRadio app and across 28 stations More

Urban One Extends Rickey Smiley Show, Launches Podcast

Rickey Smiley

Urban One has expanded its partnership with veteran radio personality and comedian Rickey Smiley with a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the launch of a new video podcast series. The company announced that Rickey Smiley On The Spot will debut March 24 on More

YMH Studios Teams with Magellan AI for Free Ad Attribution

Magellan AI

YMH Studios has announced a strategic partnership with Magellan AI that will provide full multi-platform attribution free of charge to advertisers and agencies running campaigns across its podcast network. Under the agreement, attribution coverage across RSS audio distributed through Megaphone, Spotify More

Salem Media Reports 2025 Revenue Decline, Net Loss

Salem Media

Salem Media Group reported lower revenue and a net loss for 2025, according to its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Christian and conservative multimedia company posted total net revenue of $212.7 million in 2025, down from $237.6 million in 2024, a decline of roughly 10% year over More

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