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SiriusXM to Air Every FIFA World Cup 2026 Match

SiriusXM

SiriusXM will deliver live audio coverage of all 104 matches of FIFA World Cup 2026, providing listeners across the U.S. with comprehensive access to the tournament from June 11 through the championship match on July 19. The broadcasts will feature FOX Sports' English-language More

AM/FM Radio Dominates Audio Reach Among Kia Drivers

Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group

A new blog post from Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group highlights the continued dominance of AM/FM radio among Kia drivers, citing newly released data from Edison Research's "Share of Ear" study. The report, authored by Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer for Cumulus Media and Westwood More

WWI Returns as Home of Women's College World Series

Westwood One Sports

Westwood One will once again provide exclusive national audio coverage of the NCAA Division I Women's College World Series from OG&E Energy Field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City. Coverage begins Thursday, May 28 at 12pm ET and will continue through every game of the tournament, More

CRB Names Agenda Committee for CRS 2027

Country Radio Seminar

Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the leadership team and members of its 2026-2027 Agenda Committee for the upcoming Country Radio Seminar. Brittani Johnson of The Core Entertainment will serve as Chair of the committee, joined by Vice Chairs Krista Hayes of BMG and Kevin Callahan of Pamal More

Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

Radio Hall of Fame

The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced the eight inductees selected for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame class. The inductees will be honored during the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony scheduled for Thursday, October 8. The 2026 class includes Boomer Esiason, More

AM/FM Dominates Hyundai Drivers' Audio Habits

Cumulus Media | Westwood One

A new blog post from Cumulus Media | Westwood One's Audio Active Group says AM/FM radio continues to dominate audio listening among Hyundai drivers, both in the car and across all listening environments. Citing newly released Q1 2026 data from Edison Research's "Share of Ear" study, the report notes that More

Report: Online Audio, Podcast Use Hit New Highs

Edison Research at SSRS

Online audio and podcast consumption in the U.S. reached record levels in 2026, according to new data from Edison Research's annual "The Infinite Dial" study conducted with SSRS and supported by SiriusXM Media. The report found that 81% of Americans age 12 and older - an estimated 233 million people - More

Student Film Highlights Legacy of WKWZ Radio

WKWZ Radio

A Syosset High School senior has produced a feature-length documentary chronicling the history and impact of student-run radio station WKWZ 88.5 FM in Long Island. Filmmaker and co-station manager Jason Feldman completed "The Subterranean Penthouse: The Story of WKWZ," a project More

SiriusXM Details 2026 PGA Championship Coverage

SiriusXM

SiriusXM has announced its broadcast plans for the 2026 PGA Championship, set for May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, PA. The satellite radio provider will deliver live play-by-play coverage of the tournament, co-produced with Westwood One. Coverage begins at 1pm ET More

Report: 13-34s Lead in Daily Audio Listening Time

Edison Research at SSRS

Younger Americans are spending more time with audio each day than older listeners, according to new data from Edison Research's Share of Ear study. As of the first quarter of 2026, listeners ages 13-34 average four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio consumption, the highest among all age groups. That More

AM/FM Radio Dominates Ford Driver Audio Use

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

AM/FM radio continues to dominate in-car audio consumption among Ford drivers, according to new data highlighted in a blog post from Cumulus Media's Westwood One Audio Active Group. Citing Q1 2026 findings from Edison Research's Share of Ear study, the report shows Ford drivers devote 81% of their in-car More

SiriusXM Q1 Revenue Up, Profit Jumps 20%

SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.09 billion, up 1% year-over-year, while net income rose 20% to $245 million, according to its latest earnings release. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% to $666 million, and free cash flow more than tripled to $171 million, More

Audacy to Launch 97.1 The Fan in Los Angeles

KNX-FM/Los Angeles

Audacy is expanding its Sports audio footprint with the launch of "97.1 The Fan" on KNX-FM, marking the first all-Sports FM station in Los Angeles. The station debuts May 11 at 6am PT ending its News simulcast with 50kW KNX-AM. The new outlet will deliver comprehensive coverage of Southern California's More

SiriusXM, iHeartMedia in Early Merger Talks

SiriusXM and iHeartMedia

Early-stage discussions are underway between SiriusXM and iHeartMedia regarding a potential merger or acquisition that could reshape the U.S. audio industry, according to multiple media reports. The talks, first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by outlets including The New York Times, remain More

The Financial Exchange Expands to BizTV Lineup

The Financial Exchange

The Financial Exchange with Michael Armstrong and Chuck Zodda is expanding its distribution with a new simulcast on BizTV, effective Monday, April 27. The business radio program, currently heard on 14 stations across New England-including WRKO-and nationally on SiriusXM's Business Radio Channel 132, will More

SiriusXM, YouTube Strike Audio Ad Partnership

SiriusXM

SiriusXM has announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that links YouTube's audio inventory with one of North America's largest audio ad platforms. Under the agreement, SiriusXM Media will serve as the exclusive U.S. advertising representative for YouTube's audio More

AOA Expands With New Weekend Edition Launch

Agriculture of America (AOA)

Farm and Ranch Media has announced it will expand its radio lineup with a weekend edition of its syndicated talk program, "Agriculture of America" (AOA), beginning May 1. The new "AOA: Weekend Edition" builds on the weekday show, which launched in 2018 and is now heard on more More

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