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Cumulus Realigns Atlanta Signals, Sells 97.9

Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media has announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator in Atlanta, alongside a series of frequency and HD channel changes aimed at improving signal efficiency and supporting long-term brand growth. As part of the realignment, W250BC (OG 97.9) Atlanta's Classic Hip Hop, will move from 97.9 More

Zeno Media Powers Streaming for WKU's WWHR-FM

Zeno Media

Zeno Media has entered into a partnership with WWHR-FM (Revolution 91.7), the student-run station at Western Kentucky University, to provide digital audio streaming services. Under the agreement, Zeno will power the station's streaming across mobile, web and connected devices, More

Radio Mercury Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists

Radio Mercury Awards

The Radio Mercury Awards, produced by Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), has announced finalists for its 2026 competition, recognizing excellence in radio and audio advertising. Now in its 35th year, the awards honor creative work across broadcast radio, streaming audio, podcasts, More

Urban One Expands Dallas Footprint with KKDA, KRNB

Urban One

Urban One has reached an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, including Dallas stations KKDA and KRNB, while also agreeing to sell KZMJ to Fuzion Dallas. Both transactions remain subject to approval by the FCC and customary closing conditions. The company said the More

NAB Opens 2026 Marconi Awards Nominations

Marconi Radio Awards

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has opened the nomination window for the 2026 Marconi Radio Awards, with entries accepted through May 31. Winners will be announced during a special dinner program sponsored by Xperi on October 20 at the Edison Ballroom. The event More

Curtis Media to Acquire Coastal NC Radio Cluster

Curtis Media Group

A deal has been reached for Curtis Media Group to acquire a group of North Carolina radio outlets from Capitol Broadcasting Company, with an application to be filed with the FCC. The transaction includes 100kW WRMR-FM (98.7) in Jacksonville, NC; 0.8kW WMFD-AM (630) and translators W269DF-FX (101.7) and More

Audacy Adds Jacobs, Brotman to Board of Directors

Walker Jacobs and Gabriel Brotman

Audacy has named two new members to its Board of Directors, appointing Walker Jacobs and Gabriel Brotman. Jacobs serves as Global Chief Revenue Officer and President of U.S. operations for DAZN, where he oversees global advertising, brand partnerships and business development. He brings more than 25 More

Bill Lueth to Retire from Classical California SF

Bill Lueth

Bill Lueth, president of Classical California San Francisco, will retire at the end of June, concluding a 38-year career in radio focused on expanding the reach of classical music broadcasting. Lueth has played a key role in the growth of classical radio in California, helping transition the format into More

Merrill Reese Receives Common Wealth Award

Merrill Reese

Audacy announced that longtime Philadelphia Eagles play-by-play voice Merrill Reese has been named a 2026 recipient of the Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service, recognizing his contributions to mass communications and sports broadcasting. Reese was honored during the awards ceremony held April 24 More

Townsquare, NABCO Form Digital Ad Partnership

Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media has entered into a strategic digital advertising partnership with North American Broadcasting Company (NABCO), aimed at expanding data-driven marketing capabilities for local advertisers. Under the agreement, NABCO will utilize Townsquare's Ignite platform to plan, execute and measure More

FCB Faith Expands to WNWV-HD in Cleveland

FCB Faith

First Class Broadcasting Corporation has expanded its FCB Faith brand to broadcast radio, launching the Christian Pop format on 107.3 WNWV-HD2 in Cleveland. The move marks FCB Faith's transition from a digital-only platform to over-the-air availability across Northeast Ohio. The brand is already distributed More

MediaCo Names Roberto Castro SVP, Controller

MediaCo

MediaCo has appointed Roberto Castro as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, adding a veteran finance executive as the company continues to expand its multimedia operations. Castro brings three decades of experience across the media and entertainment industry. He joins More

Gator Harrison Named K-LOVE Chief Media Officer

Gator Harrison

K-LOVE has named Gator Harrison as Chief Media Officer, overseeing the K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks, as well as live events and partnerships. Harrison joins the organization after a nearly 40-year career in radio, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Programming at iHeartMedia. His background More

Mike McVay Honored with MIW Impact Award

Mike McVay

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has named Mike McVay, President of McVay Media, as the recipient of the third annual Erica Farber Impact Award. The award recognizes individuals who contribute time, expertise and resources to drive meaningful change and support industry advancement. McVay was More

Trusty Highlights Broadcasters' Public Interest Role

FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty

At the NAB Show 2026, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty outlined her vision for how broadcasters can fulfill the long-standing "public interest" standard, emphasizing localism, accountability and the need for updated policies in a rapidly evolving media landscape. In remarks titled "Finding the Angel of the More

KUNV/LAs Vegas Marks 45 Years, Nears $45K Drive Goal

KUNV-FM/Las Vegas

KUNV 91.5 FM in Las Vegas is celebrating its 45th anniversary, highlighting decades of student-driven broadcasting while nearing its fundraising goal during its Spring Membership Drive. The station, licensed to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is approaching its $45,000 target, boosted by a special live More

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