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Jud Heussler Named CMG Jacksonville Operations Director
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:13pm CT |
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Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Jud Heussler Director of Operations for its Jacksonville radio group, overseeing programming strategy and daily operations for the company's eight-station portfolio. In his new role, Heussler will work with market leadership and on-air teams on audience growth, content development and execution across CMG Jacksonville's brands and platforms.
"Jud brings the right mix of programming judgment, operational discipline, and people-first leadership to this role," said CMG Jacksonville Radio Vice President and Market Manager Brian McGhee. "He knows how to strengthen local brands, support great talent, and build the kind of team that will help our stations connect with audiences, positively impact our communities, and deliver for advertisers."
During his career, Heussler has worked across programming, promotions, digital and operations, with an emphasis on developing station brands and aligning content with local audiences. CMG also cited his experience developing talent and building collaboration among programming teams.
"We have top-tier radio stations, talented people, and a real connection to this community," said Heussler. "I'm excited to work alongside our teams to keep evolving what we do and how we connect with our audiences while ensuring CMG Jacksonville continues to grow and win."
Heussler succeeds Jules Riley, who moved to CMG Atlanta Radio this summer as Director of Operations and Programming.
Salt Air to Acquire CCB Media's Cape Cod Stations
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 1:38pm CT |
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Salt Air Broadcasting has reached an agreement to acquire the radio stations and digital operations of CCB Media (Cape Cod Broadcasting Media), a deal that will expand Salt Air's Cape Cod portfolio to four FM stations and one AM station.
The transaction is expected to close with a broadcast transition on November 30, pending FCC approval. Salt Air Broadcasting will maintain its corporate headquarters in Brewster, MA.
Under the agreement, Salt Air will acquire WQRC-FM (99.9), WKPE-FM (103.9) and WOCN-FM (104.7). The stations will join its existing WGTX signals at 106.5 and 102.3, along with 1240 AM, described as the first licensed radio station on Cape Cod. The company also plans to launch a Classical HD channel operating under a nonprofit model.
"We still strongly believe in the power of local radio, particularly here on Cape Cod where a dedicated, year-round population relies on local stations every day," said Salt Air owner and CEO Gary Hanna. "Our focus is entirely on serving this community -- bringing back local voices, supporting local non-profits, and delivering exceptional programming."
Salt Air said it will retain CCB Media's existing sales and back-office staff while adding sales personnel. The company also plans to continue established community initiatives, including the stations' annual November food drives.
The acquisition includes CapeCod.com and CCB's digital operations. Salt Air plans to expand the website's coverage of local news, dining, events and tourism.
Salt Air's local leadership team includes Hanna, a Brewster resident, along with Jon Krongard of Brewster, Simon Bexon of Falmouth and Jerry McKenna of Provincetown.
"After forty-eight years working with our talented people who had passion and commitment serving Cape Cod, it was important for us to sell to a local owner who shares our deep-rooted commitment to local radio, community involvement, and serving local programming to our listeners," said CCB Media owner Greg Bone.
KXL, KOIN-6 Form Portland News Partnership
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:03pm CT |
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FM News 101 KXL Portland, OR has entered into a news partnership with KOIN-6 News to expand local news, weather and information coverage across radio, television and digital platforms. The partnership, effective immediately, will allow the two newsrooms to share information and reporting resources while extending their coverage throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.
"Partnering with KOIN 6 News allows us to expand our commitment to delivering fast, accurate and essential news to the Pacific Northwest," said KXL Program Director Grant McHill. "By combining KXL's deep roots in local news radio with KOIN-6's trusted reporting, we are building a stronger, more dynamic news ecosystem for Portland and beyond."
The agreement comes as KXL approaches its 100th anniversary on December 13. KOIN-6 has served the Portland television market for more than 75 years.
Through the partnership, the stations will share breaking news, local reporting, weather information and community coverage, making content available to audiences across their respective broadcast and digital platforms.
"This partnership brings together two of Oregon and Washington's most trusted newsrooms to deliver coverage across radio, television and digital platforms," said KXL Vice President/Market Manager Mark Handwerger. "By combining FM News 101 KXL with KOIN-TV, we are expanding our reach to keep our community informed, connected and ahead of the story."
KOIN-6 Vice President and General Manager Tom Keeler said the partnership aligns the television station with an established radio news operation. KOIN-6 says its weather team has been rated Portland's most accurate for 11 consecutive years by an independent national weather research organization.
KOIN-6 News Director Rich Kurz added that the arrangement will allow both organizations to deliver news and weather to audiences "at home, in the car or on the go."
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RAB Elects Rob Babin Chair for 2027
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:28pm CT |
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The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has elected Cox Media Group's Rob Babin as Chair of its Board of Directors for 2027. The new slate of officers and directors was unanimously approved during RAB's Fall Board meeting in Cleveland.
Joining Babin as officers are Bonneville International's Scott Sutherland as Vice Chair, Lenawee Broadcasting Company's Julie Koehn as Treasurer and Audacy's Jenny Nelson as Secretary. Townsquare Media's Erik Hellum will serve as Immediate Past Chair.
"RAB plays a vital role in bringing our industry together to address the opportunities and challenges ahead for radio," said Babin. "I am honored to serve as Board Chair and look forward to working alongside our board members, RAB leadership and industry partners to champion radio's unique value, strengthen our industry and drive continued growth."
Four executives are joining the RAB Board of Directors: Kevin LeGrett of Beasley Media Group, Greg Davis Jr. of Davis Broadcasting, Trip Savery of Curtis Media Group and Peter Tanz of Midwest Communications.
RAB also appointed Salem Media Group Chief Revenue Officer Linnae Young to its Executive Committee.
The 2027 Executive Committee also includes Hartley Adkins of iHeartMedia, Kristin Cantrell of Seven Mountains Media and CapCity Communications, Duane Davis of All Pro Broadcasting, Chris Forgy of Saga Communications, Ginny Hubbard of Hubbard Media That Connects, RAB's Mike Hulvey, Christine Travaglini of Katz Radio Group, Bob Walker of Cumulus Media and Jeff Warshaw of Connoisseur Media.
Beasley Named Vegas Golden Knights Audio Partner
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 1:57pm CT |
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Beasley Media Group has been named the official year-round audio partner of the Vegas Golden Knights under a multiyear agreement that includes English- and Spanish-language game broadcasts and expanded team programming. Under the agreement, KVGS-FM (X 107.9) Las Vegas will become the Golden Knights' English-language flagship, while KOAS-FM (105.7 Maxima) will serve as the team's Spanish-language radio home. The VGK Radio Network is presented by Lee's Discount Liquor.
Dan D'Uva and Gary Lawless will return for their 10th season as the Golden Knights' English-language broadcast team, with D'Uva handling play-by-play and Lawless providing analysis. X 107.9 will carry all Golden Knights games during the 2026-27 season. Doug Lattuca will host pregame, postgame and intermission coverage.
Jesus Lopez and Alex Romo will return for Spanish-language play-by-play coverage on 105.7 Maxima.
The partnership also includes the return of the weekday "VGK Insider Show," hosted by Daren Millard. The hour-long program will air weekdays from 5-6pm PT on X 107.9 beginning September 28, featuring appearances by Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon, players, broadcasters and other NHL personalities.
"We're excited to partner with Beasley Media Group as we continue to advance our brand and connect with more fans throughout Las Vegas and Southern Nevada," said Golden Knights President of Business Operations John Penhollow. "This partnership gives us a great opportunity to connect with our fans in new and meaningful ways throughout the year, not just on game days."
The AHL's Henderson Silver Knights will also air on X 107.9 and KKLZ-HD2 (96.3), with all 72 regular-season games and Calder Cup Playoff contests. Brian McCormack will handle play-by-play with Darren Eliot as color analyst, along with full pregame and postgame coverage.
The agreement extends Golden Knights programming across Beasley's broadcast radio, digital audio, podcasts and other content platforms throughout the year.
Study: Long-Term Radio Ads Build Local Brand Awareness
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:35pm CT |
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Long-running AM/FM radio advertising campaigns have helped several Springfield, MO businesses build significant brand awareness and purchase intent, according to research highlighted by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group.
The analysis points to research from WPP Media, Sa¯d Business School and Oxford University that found 84% of purchases are effectively decided before consumers begin shopping. Based on a decade of research covering 1.2 million consumer journeys across more than 200 categories in 47 countries, the findings suggest advertising's major role is creating future demand by establishing brands before consumers need them.
The Audio Active Group examined several Springfield businesses that have used AM/FM radio consistently for years. An August 2026 Quantilope study of 105 Springfield consumers measured awareness, advertising recall and purchase intent for the local brands.
Kitchenland USA used year-round AM/FM advertising for more than 20 years, generally targeting a weekly frequency of three. The business grew from approximately $500,000 in annual sales in 2002 to more than $7 million in 2023, when it was sold to a regional supply company. The Quantilope study found 39% aided awareness and 11% advertising recall for the brand, with awareness among AM/FM radio listeners 21% higher than the overall market.
A-1 Roofing, which began consistent year-round radio advertising in 2003, posted 55% aided awareness, 12% unaided awareness and 27% advertising awareness. Nearly one in five respondents said they would purchase from A-1 Roofing if they needed its services.
Dave's Discount Carpet, a heavy AM/FM advertiser for the past 15 years, recorded 59% aided awareness, 25% advertising recall and 23% purchase intent. Aided awareness reached 69% among AM/FM listeners, 17% higher than the total market.
Ozark Fence began its radio campaign in 2015. The study found 40% aided awareness, 13% advertising recall and 15% purchase intent. Its 15% unaided awareness was roughly even with longtime competitor Carnahan-White at 14%, while 44% of Springfield consumers could not name a fencing company.
The analysis also points to population turnover as a reason for maintaining advertising over time. According to the blog, 31% of Springfield's population moved to the area during the past 10 years, and the businesses studied showed lower aided awareness among newer residents than among those who had lived in the market for at least a decade.
The Audio Active Group concludes that the large percentage of consumers unable to name a brand in many local service categories represents both the difficulty and opportunity involved in building awareness, with consistent advertising intended to establish a brand well before a consumer enters the market for a product or service.
Read the complete Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog here.
Red Apple Takes Michael Cohen Show National
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, September 28, 2026 | 2:31pm CT |
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Red Apple Audio Networks (RAAN) will nationally syndicate Michael Cohen's weekly radio program, "When You Know, You Know...," beginning Sunday, November 1. The expansion comes roughly two months after the program launched on WABC Radio in New York. The one-hour Sunday show features Cohen discussing political and legal issues, current events and his experiences working for President Donald Trump. WABC currently airs the program Sundays from 5-6pm ET.
Cohen previously served as Executive Vice President and Special Counsel to Trump before their relationship deteriorated. The program has since featured guests discussing a range of political and public-policy subjects.
"Michael worked for the President for over a decade and has a unique perspective on how Trump thinks when we do opinion pieces," said Red Apple Media owner and CEO John Catsimatidis. "When You Know, You Know... is an opportunity for stations to add a distinctive personality and compelling content that hyper-engages listeners and attracts advertisers."
RAAN says the show has posted audience growth since its WABC debut, citing a 17% increase in audience share in its timeslot and a 35% increase in Average Active Sessions for the live stream. Those figures were provided by Red Apple in announcing the syndication rollout.
"New York has heard what happens when I get behind the microphone. Now it's time for the rest of America," said Cohen. "Taking 'When You Know, You Know...' national gives me the opportunity to share the truth about what's really going on behind the headlines with listeners in markets all across the US."
Red Apple Media President Chad Lopez said Cohen's experience gives the program an insider perspective and called him a distinctive storyteller. WABC launched "When You Know, You Know..." earlier this summer as part of its Sunday lineup.
WHUR Personality Angela Stribling Dies After Cancer Battle
| RADIO ONLINE | Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 11:18pm CT |
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Longtime Washington broadcaster, singer and television host Angela Stribling has died following a two-year battle with brain cancer. She was 58. The longtime WHUR-FM (96.3) personality died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, according to her husband, Ken Washington, Ph.D.
"It is with broken heart that I share that my beloved wife, Angela Marie Stribling passed away peacefully at home," Washington said. He and Stribling's sister, Darlene, were by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held in Washington, DC, with details to be announced.
Stribling was a longtime fixture at WHUR and became the first woman to host the station's "Original Quiet Storm," the format launched at Howard University in 1976 by the late Melvin Lindsey.
Stribling and Lindsey were also close friends and professional collaborators. They hosted BET's "Screen Scene" together and co-hosted "On Time" on WJZ-TV in Baltimore.
Her television career included four years hosting "Screen Scene" at BET. She later helped launch BET Jazz, where she hosted "Jazz Central" alongside Ramsey Lewis and Lou Rawls, as well as "BET Jazz Discovery" and "BET Jazz Scene." She also worked as a reporter for "Evening Magazine" in Baltimore.
Stribling began her broadcasting career in Washington as a news intern at WTTG-TV and worked at WOL-AM before joining WHUR. She later hosted WHUR's "Pillow Talk," a late-night program combining music with conversations about relationships and life.
Beyond broadcasting, Stribling was a classically trained jazz vocalist who performed throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Africa and shared stages with artists including Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. Her career also included acting and national voiceover work.
"Angela Stribling was a remarkable talent, but what made her truly special was the person she was," said WHUR General Manager Sean Plater. "Her voice was beautiful, her presence was calming, and her spirit was genuine."
"Angela was part of the WHUR family, and her loss is deeply felt by all of us," Plater added. "We will remember her not only for the incredible career she built, but for the love, kindness and light she shared with so many people."
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Z100 Unveils 2026 Jingle Ball Lineup
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 11:41am CT |
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WHTZ-FM (Z100) New York has announced the lineup for its annual iHeartRadio Z100's Jingle Ball 2026 Presented by Capital One, set for Friday, December 11 at 7pm at Madison Square Garden.
This year's lineup includes SOMBR, Alex Warren, Charlie Puth, Hilary Duff, Teddy Swims, SIENNA SPIRO, TOMORROW X TOGETHER & YEONJUN, Stella Lefty and Freya Skye. Bella Kay and The Beaches are slated for special guest performances.
The 2026 event will mark the 30th Z100 Jingle Ball held at Madison Square Garden, where the holiday concert has taken place annually since 1996.
"Z100's Jingle Ball is a holiday tradition in New York City, where we celebrate the hottest artists and songs of the past year," said iHeartMedia VP of CHR Programming and Z100 Program Director Mark Adams. "We're excited to welcome our listeners back to MSG for another iconic night of music, celebration and memories."
The New York concert is part of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, which will also visit Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Nashville.
A Capital One cardholder presale begins Tuesday, September 29 at 10am local time and continues through Thursday, October 1 at 10am or while presale tickets remain. Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, October 2 at noon local time.
The Ryan Seacrest Foundation will serve as this year's official charity, with $1 from each ticket sold donated to the nonprofit, which brings interactive media studios into pediatric hospitals.
Cavaliers Extend Radio Partnership With iHeartMedia
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 11:34am CT |
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have named iHeartMedia Cleveland the team's official exclusive radio home, with Newsradio WTAM 1100 AM/106.9 FM and WMMS-FM (100.7) continuing as the Cavaliers' flagship stations.
Under the expanded partnership, every Cavaliers radio broadcast will air exclusively across 19 iHeartMedia stations on the Rock Entertainment Sports Network. The lineup includes all 82 regular-season games, preseason contests and every playoff game.
The network will reach markets across Ohio and surrounding areas, including Akron, Canton, Ashland, Chillicothe, Columbus, Dayton, Defiance, Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Toledo and Youngstown, along with Erie, PA and Parkersburg, WV. Games will also be available through the Cavs App and via WTAM and WMMS on the iHeartRadio app.
"We're delivering the most accessible broadcast we've had in years," said Cavaliers EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Kaiser. "An enhanced product matches that accessibility, and we are grateful for our partners, iHeartMedia, for helping make this possible."
Tim Alcorn returns for his eighth season as play-by-play announcer for every Cavaliers game. Cavaliers reporter Serena Winters will join Alcorn for select exclusive national broadcast games. Mike Snyder returns for his 35th year as studio host, handling pregame, halftime and postgame coverage, while Brad Sellers begins his 17th season as studio analyst.
Each broadcast will begin with Snyder hosting the "Tip-off Show" 30 minutes before the game. Following the action, Snyder and Sellers will host the "Postgame Show," featuring player reaction, coach Kenny Atkinson's press conference and updates from around the NBA.
WTAM will also continue its weekday "Cavs Update" at 8:25am with Bill Wills and Snyder. Alcorn, Jim Chones and Winters will make regular appearances, with other members of the Cavaliers organization and broadcast team rotating through the Wednesday edition. Alcorn will also host an afternoon drive Cavs update.
The Cleveland Monsters and Cleveland Charge will remain with iHeartMedia as well, with Monsters games airing on Sports Radio 99.1 FM and Charge games on Real 106.1 FM.
NAB Show New York Sets 2026 Programming Lineup
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, September 25, 2026 | 2:35pm CT |
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NAB Show New York has announced programming and speaker highlights for its 2026 event, set for October 21-22 at the Javits Center in New York.
This year's show will feature more than 150 speakers across over 60 educational sessions covering broadcasting, streaming, sports, the creator economy and artificial intelligence. More than 225 companies are scheduled to exhibit on the show floor, including over 40 first-time exhibitors and 53 international companies.
"NAB Show New York reflects a media industry where technology and business strategy can no longer be separated," said NAB Executive Vice President of Global Connections and Events Karen Chupka. "The decisions being made today are about both how content gets made and how media businesses grow."
Media business sessions will include "The Great Media Reshuffling: Consolidation, Spin-Offs and the Battle for Scale," featuring BofA Securities' Jessica Reif Ehrlich, J.P. Morgan's Eric Menell and Apollo Global Management's Aaron Sobel, moderated by CNBC's Alex Sherman.
Sports programming will address media rights, investment, betting and audience engagement. Sessions include FanDuel President Christian Genetski and WFAN personality Craig Carton discussing sports betting, while OutKick founder Clay Travis will join NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt for a discussion about sports on broadcast television and radio.
AI will also have a prominent role. CNN Director of AI Innovation Ryan Struyk and E.W. Scripps Vice President of Emerging Technology Operations Christina Hartman will discuss newsroom adoption, while Axios COO Allison Murphy and former CBS News President and CEO Wendy McMahon will examine the potential role of AI in local journalism.
Streaming sessions will feature executives from Fubo, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount and NASA , while another session will examine ATSC 3.0 and emerging content opportunities.
Other activities include creator-focused programming, AES@NAB New York and a two-day Career Fair. Post|Production World New York will run October 20-21, while the NAB Marconi Radio Awards will be held October 20 at the Edison Ballroom ahead of the show.
Zeb Norris Named KTYD Santa Barbara Program Director
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 4:35pm CT |
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Classic Rock KTYD-FM (99.9 KTYD) in Santa Barbara, CA has named Zeb Norris Program Director and morning host. Norris joined KTYD in March, initially co-hosting mornings with Lin Aubuchon. He took over the morning show following Aubuchon's retirement at the end of July.
The appointment marks a return to where Norris began his radio career. He first worked at KTYD in 1976, hosting the overnight shift.
Before returning to Santa Barbara, Norris spent approximately two decades in Vermont. He programmed Classic Hits WCVT-FM (101 The One) in Stowe/Burlington for six years after a 14-year run with AAA WNCS (The Point) in Montpelier.
Norris' career has also included stops at KZAP Sacramento, KSJO San Jose and KRQR San Francisco, along with AAA outlets WXLE Albany, NY and KUMT Salt Lake City.
"It's been the proverbial long, strange trip and I couldn't be happier to return home to KTYD," said Norris. "Over the years I've kept an ear on the station, and Lin left things in great shape, so it's onward!"
He also thanked Point Broadcasting COO Brian Davis and CFO Lisa Felix for the opportunity.
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GeoBroadcast Solutions Rebrands as Aktira
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 12:17pm CT |
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GeoBroadcast Solutions (GBS), developer of technology designed to expand FM coverage and enable geo-targeted radio advertising, has rebranded as Aktira as the company moves to expand commercial deployment of its technology with broadcasters, advertisers and technology partners.
Aktira will house the company's intellectual property, engineering and commercial operations, including its MaxxCasting, ZoneCasting and Lazer products. The existing GeoBroadcast Solutions team will remain in place.
MaxxCasting uses synchronized transmitters to strengthen FM coverage within a station's market and reach areas where the primary signal may be weaker. The company says more than 15 deployments have been completed or initiated, representing an estimated 13 million incremental listeners nationwide.
ZoneCasting uses FCC-approved booster transmitters to divide a station's coverage area into geographic zones, allowing different commercials to air in individual zones during the same commercial break. Aktira says the technology creates additional over-the-air inventory that can be targeted to specific retail trade areas, event venues and other geographic locations.
Lazer provides the attribution component of the platform, adding synchronized visual content and QR codes to compatible vehicle displays. Consumer engagement can then be matched to the geographic zone and radio spot.
The company pointed to a field test involving Dentsu and Jack in the Box on KSJO-FM in San Jose, where commercials were targeted to the Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore area. GBS said the campaign produced a 37% increase in localized ad recall along with higher store traffic in the targeted zones.
During Super Bowl LX weekend in February, the technology was also used on Audacy's KGMZ-FM (95.7 The Game) in San Francisco to deliver RDS-based traffic, parking, weather and venue information to vehicle dashboards within approximately six miles of Levi's Stadium.
"GeoBroadcast Solutions spent years building the technology, intellectual property and regulatory approvals. Aktira turns those assets into a business built to scale," said lead investors Jennifer and Brian White.
Aktira is shifting from individual station deployments toward enterprise agreements with broadcast groups. Existing deployments include markets such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston, and the company says it is in discussions with several of the country's largest radio operators about expanded deployment.
Under a new business model, Aktira plans to provide broadcasters with the equipment required to deploy its systems without upfront capital costs. In exchange, Aktira will share in advertising revenue generated by the platform.
TuneIn to Bring Audio Service to Stellantis Vehicles
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 12:29pm CT |
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Stingray has reached an agreement with global automaker Stellantis to integrate its TuneIn audio application directly into select future Stellantis vehicles. The agreement will give drivers access to TuneIn's catalog of more than 100,000 radio stations, along with podcasts, news, music and programming from local, national and international broadcasters.
The in-vehicle application will include integrated driver controls for functions including playing, pausing and changing audio while on the road.
"Stellantis is an incredible partner that shares our vision for creating exceptional in-car experiences," said TuneIn CEO Rich Stern. "Our teams have been working closely together to create an experience that feels like a natural extension of each vehicle while giving drivers seamless access to the world's best live audio."
Parent company Stingray said the Stellantis agreement is part of its broader strategy to expand distribution of its audio services in automobiles and increase the availability of branded in-vehicle audio experiences.
The companies did not identify which Stellantis brands or vehicle models will initially offer TuneIn or when the integration will become available.
FOX Sports Radio Launches Stugotz College Football Show
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 12:38pm CT |
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FOX Sports Radio is launching "College Football with Stugotz & The Bear," a new twice-weekly podcast hosted by Jon "Stugotz" Weiner and FOX Sports college football analyst Chris "The Bear" Fallica. The iHeartPodcasts series debuts Friday, September 25, with new episodes scheduled for Mondays and Fridays throughout the college football season.
The show will cover the sport's biggest stories along with rivalries, venues, players, game-day traditions and tailgate culture. Weiner will provide his signature humor and commentary alongside Fallica, a veteran college football analyst and sports betting expert.
"They asked me to host a college football podcast, so I did the smart thing and brought along my friend who actually knows college football," said Stugotz. "How 'bout that?!"
"College football brings out the most passionate fans and opinions in sports," added Fallica. "Who thought giving Stugotz a voice here would be a good idea? I promise to keep him in line."
Stugotz signed a long-term multiplatform agreement with iHeartMedia in December 2025 that led to the launch of the national weekday program "Stugotz and Company LIVE!" on FOX Sports Radio and the creation of the Stugotz Podcast Network with iHeartPodcasts.
The new series joins the network's existing lineup of "Stugotz and Company," "God Bless Football" and "With Stugotz & Hochman."
"College Football with Stugotz & The Bear" will be distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and other podcast platforms. Full video episodes will also be available through iHeart and Stugotz's YouTube channel.
Crooked Media Expands Political Podcast Ad Network
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 6:00am CT |
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Crooked Media is expanding its political podcast and digital advertising network, adding "The Adam Mockler Show," "The Argument" and "Weekly Skews" to its roster of shows represented for host-read advertising.
The three shows join "No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen" and "The Joy Reid Show" in Crooked's growing network of outside political programming. Crooked holds exclusive sales rights for host-read advertising across the participating shows' RSS feeds and YouTube channels.
The arrangement expands Crooked's advertising business beyond its owned-and-operated programming, giving advertisers access to political audiences across both podcast and video platforms.
Crooked says its own podcast and digital programming generates more than 30 million monthly views and downloads. Its lineup includes "Pod Save America," "Pod Save the World," "Lovett or Leave It," "Offline with Jon Favreau," "Still Counting," "Runaway Country," "Keep It," "Strict Scrutiny," "Hysteria," "Assembly Required" and "What A Day."
The expanded sales network is available to advertisers immediately, with host-read opportunities offered across the RSS feeds and YouTube channels of participating shows.
The move is part of Crooked's broader expansion across audio and digital media, including subscription offerings, live events, newsletters and streaming video.
Fairing, Podscribe Partner on Podcast Attribution
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 2:53pm CT |
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Fairing has partnered with Podscribe on a new integration designed to give advertisers more detailed attribution for podcast campaigns, including identifying the individual shows and formats influencing sales. The companies say podcast attribution has become more difficult as consumption expands beyond traditional RSS-based audio to platforms such as YouTube, where IP data used for attribution is not shared.
Under the integration, Podscribe campaign data is connected directly with Fairing's post-purchase surveys. Active Podscribe campaigns automatically appear as response options in Fairing, with the information refreshed daily and tagged according to where the campaign ran.
When customers identify a particular show as influencing a purchase, Fairing sends that response back to Podscribe as a verified conversion. The companies say this provides show- and format-level attribution instead of broader responses such as "YouTube" or "Podcast."
"By connecting Podscribe's exposure data with what customers tell us directly, we can finally attribute the shows and formats that are driving revenue," said Fairing co-founder and CEO Matt Bahr.
Podscribe VP of Partnerships Patrick Schmidt said combining campaign tracking with customer-reported information gives advertisers "a more complete picture of customer behavior and a clearer understanding of which podcasts contribute to conversion."
In an early rollout with personal care brand Mando, the companies said adding auto-suggest follow-up questions to capture podcast and simulcast responses reduced unassigned survey responses by 3.12% and improved blended podcast cost per acquisition by 9.2% without an increase in spending.
"We only get so far with 'podcast' as a response," said Tom Herer, Senior Manager of Offline Performance Marketing at Mando parent Mammoth Brands. "Auto-suggest has been huge -- it gives us show-level insights we just couldn't get before."
The integration is available now to Fairing customers on its Advanced Attribution plan. Podscribe campaign rosters are synchronized with Fairing daily, while customer-reported conversions are automatically returned to Podscribe.
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