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Howard Stern Expands SiriusXM Show to HBO Max
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 31, 2026 | 10:58am CT |
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Howard Stern will return to SiriusXM for a new season of "The Howard Stern Show" on September 14, while expanding the program's reach through a new partnership with HBO Max. New episodes will air live Mondays on SiriusXM, with adapted video versions debuting Thursdays on HBO Max beginning September 17. The agreement will expand distribution of Stern's show worldwide through the streaming platform.
Under the new arrangement, Stern will continue producing his live radio show from SiriusXM, while 40 cameras capture the program for an edited, streamable version on HBO Max. The streaming edition will also feature periodic additional content.
The partnership follows Stern's 2022 interview with Bruce Springsteen, which was presented as an HBO television special. Stern has been with SiriusXM for more than 20 years and has agreed to continue producing his exclusive live show for the satellite radio company through 2028.
"There's simply no one like Howard, and the start of his new season is another exciting chapter in an extraordinary run," said SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein. "For more than two decades at SiriusXM, he's continued to evolve, surprise audiences and deliver the kind of conversations and moments that only Howard can."
Greenstein said SiriusXM was pleased Stern chose to continue with the company through 2028 and called the HBO Max collaboration "a compelling new video version of his show."
Stern's return September 14 will also bring changes to his longtime SiriusXM Howard 100 channel. The new lineup will include "Wrap Up Wednesday," an expanded version of "Howard's Wrap Up Show" hosted by Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein, along with additional opportunities to hear programs from Stern's extensive archives.
SiriusXM is also expanding the Howard Stern section of its app with "Howard Stern Decades," providing access to Stern content from or about the 1980s, '90s, 2000s and 2010s.
Stern's regular on-air team includes Robin Quivers, Fred Norris and Dell'Abate. Recent guests have included Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Eric Andre, Nikki Glaser, Kate Hudson, David Spade, Sting and Shaggy, Eddie Vedder and others.
Zoellner's KRMG, Mix 96.5 Swap Frequencies in Tulsa
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 31, 2026 | 11:07am CT |
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Zoellner Media Group has completed a frequency swap involving two of its Tulsa radio stations, moving News/Talk KRMG to 96.5 FM and Hot AC KRAV (Mix 96.5) to 102.3 FM. The changes took effect at 5am Monday, August 31. Programming, personalities and other content on both stations remain unchanged despite their new dial positions.
Zoellner Media Group said the realignment places each brand on a signal footprint that more closely matches the audience it serves while creating additional opportunities for advertisers throughout the Tulsa market and surrounding communities.
"This is a very positive move for our listeners and our advertising partners," said Zoellner Media Group President and General Manager Steve Hunter. "The new frequency positions give both stations an opportunity to reach more of the audiences they are built to serve, while also giving our advertisers increased reach and stronger opportunities to connect with consumers across the market."
Hunter said the move is intended to make the stations "better, more accessible and more valuable" to listeners and businesses.
Zoellner Media Group owner Dr. Robert Zoellner said the frequency changes are part of the company's broader investment in local radio and its Tulsa brands.
"Local radio has always had a unique ability to bring people together, and that is something we are deeply committed to preserving and growing," Zoellner said. "We believe strongly in the future of local radio, and we're excited about what these new signals mean for our listeners, our advertisers and our community."
Study Links Brand Awareness to Market Share Growth
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 31, 2026 | 10:49am CT |
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A new study from Google and brand tracking firm Tracksuit finds that increasing brand awareness can produce measurable gains in consumer search activity and, ultimately, market share, according to an analysis from Cumulus Media and Westwood One's Audio Active Group.
The research examined 31 brands across 15 categories, with Tracksuit conducting ongoing measurements of awareness, consideration and preference while Google calculated each company's "share of search."
Share of search measures searches for an individual brand as a percentage of searches for brands in its competitive category. The Audio Active Group compares the concept to radio audience share, in which listening to one station is measured against total listening in the market.
The Google-Tracksuit research found that brands with higher awareness generally commanded a greater share of search, suggesting that awareness is more than a traditional branding metric and can serve as an indicator of commercial intent.
The impact was particularly pronounced among smaller brands. A 2.5-point increase in awareness generated approximately 3.75 points of share-of-search growth for small brands, compared with about one point for medium-sized brands and half a point for large brands. Overall, the study found every five points of awareness growth translated into five points of share-of-search growth.
The findings suggest smaller and growth-stage brands could benefit most from investing in brand marketing early. For more established brands, the emphasis shifts toward maintaining top-of-mind awareness and influencing consideration and preference.
The analysis also cites marketing effectiveness researcher Les Binet's work showing that share of search can act as a leading indicator of changes in market share. His research found that rising share of search preceded market share growth, while declining search share predicted market share erosion.
The amount of lead time varied by industry. Binet found changes in automotive share of search could precede market share movements by 12 months, compared with six months for mobile phones and three months for power utilities.
Advertising also produced both immediate and longer-term effects on search activity. According to Binet's research, about two-thirds of advertising's impact on search occurs over the long term, compared with roughly one-third in the short term.
The findings support the argument that sustained brand advertising can create demand well beyond the period in which a campaign is running, with greater awareness leading to increased search activity and potentially greater future market share.
Read the complete Audio Active Group blog here.
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Steelers Add Colon, Williams to Audio Lineup
| RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 31, 2026 | 11:01am CT |
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iHeartMedia Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Steelers have unveiled an updated Steelers Audio Network lineup for the 2026 season, adding former Steelers Willie Colon and Vince Williams to the weekday programming schedule.
Colon, a former Steelers guard and Super Bowl champion, joins Rob King and Max Starks as co-host of "In the Locker Room, Presented by Your Neighborhood Ford Store." The in-season program expands to two hours and will air weekdays from noon-2pm on Steelers Nation Radio and FOX Sports Pittsburgh (970AM).
Williams, a former Steelers linebacker, joins Tom Opferman as co-host of "The Steelers Blitz," airing weekdays from 10am-noon on Steelers Nation Radio and 970AM.
"The Steelers Report," hosted by Ed Troup and Steelers contributing writer and editor Brian Batko, will follow from 2-4pm. "SNR Drive" continues in its 4-6pm weekday slot.
"Steelers Nation reaches far and wide," said Steelers Senior Vice President of Business Operations Ryan Huzak. "iHeart's over-the-air footprint - which stretches beyond southwestern Pennsylvania - combined with our collective multiplatform digital audio approach delivers over a thousand hours of Steelers audio content to our fans throughout the world on a year-round basis."
The complete Steelers Audio Network lineup launches Monday and will provide more than 40 hours of original Steelers programming each week.
Programs are available on 102.5 WDVE-HD2, FOX Sports Pittsburgh (970AM), Steelers Nation Radio through the iHeartRadio app and the Steelers Mobile App.
SiriusXM Drops Howard 101 in Channel Lineup Shakeup
| RADIO ONLINE | Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 9:40pm CT |
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SiriusXM is dropping Howard Stern's Howard 101 from its channel lineup as part of a reshuffling that will move Andy Cohen's Radio Andy into the channel's former slot. The changes take effect September 1, according to an update posted by SiriusXM. Radio Andy, the pop culture channel curated and hosted by Cohen, will move from channel 102 to channel 101. Stern's primary Howard 100 channel will remain on channel 100.
The lineup change comes months after Stern reached a new agreement with SiriusXM that allowed the veteran radio personality to remain with the satellite broadcaster while reducing his workload.
"I am happy to announce that I have figured out a way to have it all," Stern told listeners when announcing the agreement last December. "More free time and continuing to be on the radio."
The channel consolidation also follows reported staffing reductions at "The Howard Stern Show." Page Six reported earlier this month that about a dozen employees were laid off, while radio host and producer Rahsaan Rogers subsequently announced his departure.
Stern joined Sirius Satellite Radio in 2006 after signing a five-year, $500 million agreement in 2004 to leave terrestrial radio. His programming was built around two channels, Howard 100 and Howard 101.
The move of Radio Andy to channel 101 has an ironic connection to an on-air stunt Stern staged in September 2025 amid widespread speculation about his future at SiriusXM.
After Stern delayed his return from summer vacation, Cohen appeared on his channel and jokingly announced that Stern and SiriusXM had parted ways and that the channel would become "Andy 100." The stunt generated headlines before Stern returned and revealed that he had orchestrated the prank.
Nearly a year later, Cohen is actually moving onto one of the two channel positions long associated with Stern, although Stern himself remains at SiriusXM on Howard 100.
Connoisseur Media Sells Four in Minnesota to Hometown
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 10:56am CT |
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Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell four stations serving Austin and Albert Lea, MN, to Hometown Broadcasting of Austin and Albert Lea, LLC. The deal includes KAUS-AM and KAUS-FM in Austin and KATE-AM and KCPI-FM in Albert Lea. The transaction is subject to FCC approval and is expected to close in early fall.
Connoisseur said the sale is part of its continuing effort to refine its station portfolio and concentrate resources in markets where it believes it can have a greater impact. The move also continues the strategic plan put in place following Connoisseur's acquisition of Alpha Media's stations in September 2025.
"The Austin and Albert Lea market area was not a market where we felt Connoisseur could make a meaningful difference with the focus and approach we bring to radio," said Connoisseur Media founder and CEO Jeff Warshaw.
Warshaw said the company seeks strong local operators when it determines a market does not fit its strategy. He said Connoisseur had been talking with Hometown Broadcasting CEO Greg Jensen for some time and was impressed by his commitment to the communities and desire to return to radio.
"We look forward to serving our communities and surrounding areas with hometown ideas, local broadcasting and a commitment to being an active part of the communities we serve," Jensen said. "We also look forward to hearing from our listeners and community members and building these stations together."
Jensen also thanked Warshaw and Mike Orlandella of Kalil & Co. for bringing the transaction together.
Kalil & Co. served as the exclusive broker for the deal, while Wilkinson Barker Knauer represented Connoisseur Media as legal counsel. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Ken Levine Set as Keynote Presenter at Conclave 45
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 11:07am CT |
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Veteran radio personality, television writer, producer, director, and Major League Baseball broadcaster Ken Levine will serve as a keynote presenter at Conclave 45: The Last Conclave in Bloomington, MN. Levine will take the stage Thursday, September 17, at 8:30am, during the final day of the three-day radio industry conference.
Levine began his broadcasting career in Top 40 radio, including working on-air under the name "Beaver Cleaver," before moving into television. He went on to write for some of television's best-known comedy series, including "MAS*H," "Cheers," "Frasier," "The Simpsons," "Wings," "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Becker." His television work earned him an Emmy Award and multiple Writers Guild Awards.
Levine also turned his lifelong interest in baseball into a second broadcasting career, becoming a Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer. He called games for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres and later returned to Los Angeles radio as a host of "Dodger Talk" on KABC-AM.
Organizers say Levine's keynote will draw on his experiences across radio, television, comedy and sports broadcasting, offering stories and lessons from a career that moved from Top 40 radio studios to Hollywood writers' rooms and Major League Baseball broadcast booths.
Conclave 45: The Last Conclave will be held September 15-17 at the Crowne Plaza Aire MSP Airport-Mall of America in Bloomington. The event marks the final edition of the longtime radio industry conference.
Ohana Media Group Names Cat Okegawa VP/GM in Alaska
| RADIO ONLINE | Friday, August 28, 2026 | 3:36pm CT |
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Ohana Media Group has promoted Cat Okegawa to Vice President and General Manager of its Alaska operations, effective September 1. Okegawa will oversee the company's six-station cluster, including KBYR-AM (700), KBBO-FM (92.9), KFAT-FM (92.9), KXLW-FM (96.3), KMBQ-FM (99.7) and KRAK-FM (102.1).
In her new role, Okegawa will oversee day-to-day operations and strategic direction while continuing to provide direct leadership to the company's sales division. She will work to align programming, operations, community engagement and revenue strategy across the group.
Okegawa joined Ohana Media Group as an Account Executive in 2024 and was subsequently promoted to Local Sales Manager. She will report to company President and CEO Scott Lindahl.
"We couldn't be more excited to be promoting Cat to her new role as Vice President and General Manager of our Alaska operation," said Lindahl. "Cat has consistently demonstrated the leadership, judgment and commitment to local broadcasting that defines Ohana Media Group."
Lindahl credited Okegawa with developing strong client relationships, earning the respect of employees and delivering results while strengthening the company's connections with the communities it serves.
"I am incredibly honored to take the helm of Ohana Media Group Alaska during such a dynamic time for broadcast media," said Okegawa. "By bridging gaps and breaking down departmental silos, we can better align our teams, maximize our resources, and build on the strengths of our staff."
She said the cluster's focus will remain "fiercely local, live, and results driven."
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Katz: AM/FM Still Dominates In-Car Audio Listening
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 1:39pm CT |
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Despite the growing number of audio choices available in connected vehicles, AM/FM radio continues to capture the majority of listening time in the car, according to a new Katz Radio Group Sound Answers analysis.
Citing Edison Research's Q1 2026 Share of Ear study, Katz reports that AM/FM accounts for 55% of all in-car audio time, more than three times the 16% share for streaming services. Radio's share is also nearly twice that of podcasts, YouTube, SiriusXM and owned audio combined.
Katz argues that radio's continued strength on the dashboard is driven less by habit or nostalgia than by its ability to provide live and local content with little effort from drivers.
The analysis also points to Jacobs Media's 2026 Techsurvey, which found 66% of radio listeners say radio is the easiest audio option to use in the car. Katz says broadcast radio continues to benefit from being immediately available while providing local traffic, weather, news, personalities and other information relevant to drivers.
Radio also provides a live connection to breaking news, sports and changing traffic and weather conditions without requiring listeners to search for content, download programming or connect another device.
At the same time, Katz acknowledges that smartphones and connected-car technology have become an important part of the in-car audio environment.
An In Car Radio Study conducted by Nielsen in partnership with iHeartMedia in May found four in 10 drivers say connecting their phone through Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is the first thing they do after getting into a vehicle. However, one in four drivers still turns to AM/FM radio first.
Katz says the findings suggest the evolving dashboard is not necessarily an either-or competition between broadcast radio and digital audio. Instead, consumers are using different platforms for different needs, with radio continuing to occupy a central position in that mix.
The company says the takeaway for automakers is that adding new technology does not require eliminating existing choices. As dashboards become increasingly connected, Katz argues consumers still value radio's simplicity, immediacy and familiarity.
Read the full Katz Radio Sound Answers post here.
PodcastOne Adds Spiner, Frakes Podcast
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 11:01am CT |
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PodcastOne has acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights to "Dropping Names...and Other Things with Brent & Jonny," the entertainment podcast hosted by actors Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes.
The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" veterans and longtime friends use the podcast to share stories and conversations with notable figures they have encountered during their decades in the entertainment industry. The show blends Hollywood stories, humor and interviews spanning television, film and science fiction.
Guests to date have included Seth MacFarlane, Nathan Fillion, LeVar Burton, Alan Tudyk, Ron Perlman, Joel McHale, Felicia Day, Jane Leeves, Michael Dorn and Tom Bergeron.
"Brent and Jonny are beloved television stars who happen to also be magnetic podcast hosts," said PodcastOne President and co-founder Kit Gray. "Through their show and in each episode they guide dynamic, engaged and hilarious conversation connecting us with their guests like never before."
Gray said the format gives audiences the feeling of being guests at an exclusive gathering while also creating opportunities for advertisers to engage with the show's listeners.
Spiner portrayed Lt. Commander Data on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," while Frakes played Commander William Riker. Both have remained closely associated with the franchise through subsequent "Star Trek" films and television projects.
The addition expands PodcastOne's entertainment lineup, which also includes "The Adam Carolla Show," "The Jordan Harbinger Show," "Karma and Chaos," "Stassi with Tay," "Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe," "LadyGang," "Court Junkie," "Pop Apologists" and "Varnamtown."
"Dropping Names...and Other Things with Brent & Jonny" is available across major podcast platforms.
Skyview Expands Playfly College Sports Partnership
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 11:03am CT |
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Skyview Networks is expanding its collegiate sports business through an enhanced agreement with multimedia rights holder Playfly Sports, adding Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at San Antonio while broadening its relationship with San Jose State University.
Under the agreement, Skyview will provide Texas A&M with audio distribution, production and its AdView Inventory Management and Live Read Management software. UTSA becomes a new client for AdView Inventory Management, while San Jose State will add production services to its existing Skyview audio solutions.
"One of our main priorities at Playfly is to give fans unparalleled access to their teams, whether that's at the venue or when they tune in at home," said Playfly Sports Properties President Christy Hedgpeth. "We're thrilled to expand our partnership with Skyview, innovating in ways that directly impact the fan experience across college sports."
Texas A&M will use Skyview's technology stack for distribution, production and advertising inventory management. Select stations in the Aggies' network will also receive broadcasts through Cirocast, Skyview's cloud-native distribution platform designed to deliver programming into cloud, virtual or existing station environments.
UTSA's use of AdView Inventory Management will provide the Roadrunners with increased visibility and control over broadcast advertising inventory. San Jose State's addition of production services expands an existing relationship with Skyview and provides further support for the Spartans' audio broadcasts.
"The addition of Texas A&M and UTSA to our NCAA portfolio along with the expansion of services for San Jose State demonstrates the trust our partners have in Skyview and how these partnerships often grow over time as existing clients look to us for additional services and support," said Skyview Networks Chief Operating Officer Andrew Kalb.
Kalb said Skyview's goal is to provide its collegiate partners with the technology and support needed to operate their broadcasts while creating additional advertising inventory and revenue opportunities.
Terrell Owens, Chris Spencer Launch New Podcast
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 2:47pm CT |
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Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer are teaming for "Get TO The Point," a new twice-weekly sports and pop culture video podcast launching September 1. The program is the first podcast from The Intersection, a new sports and entertainment podcast network, and will be distributed as part of AMP Media's podcast lineup.
Owens and Spencer will offer their takes on sports, entertainment, pop culture and trending headlines, joined by a rotating lineup of athletes and celebrities. Episodes will feature headline deep dives, debates and other interactive segments.
TV host Joy Taylor, four-time NBA champion John Salley and comedian Jo Koy are among the first scheduled guests.
"Anybody who knows me knows I don't do quiet, and I definitely don't hold back," said Owens. "Chris and I are coming to Get TO The Point twice a week with the same intensity that I brought to the game every Sunday."
Spencer said comedy and sports have long provided ways to process life, trade jokes and deal with stress, adding that listeners can expect the hosts to share their own behind-the-scenes stories along with those of their guests.
Owens played 15 seasons in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. The six-time Pro Bowler and five-time First-Team All-Pro was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018. He has since remained active in entertainment and other ventures, including television appearances and "The T.O. Show."
Spencer's three-decade entertainment career includes work as an actor, comedian, writer, producer, director and host. He co-created and executive produced "Real Husbands of Hollywood," wrote and executive produced "Grown-ish" and most recently hosted and executive produced Vice TV's "Black Comedy in America."
"Get TO The Point" will debut Tuesday, September 1, on podcast platforms, with new episodes released each Tuesday and Thursday.
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Second Circuit Mandate Restores Cumulus Injunction
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 4:57pm CT |
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has formally issued its mandate in Cumulus Media's antitrust case against Nielsen, putting the preliminary injunction against Nielsen's Network Policy back into effect and ending the stay that had remained in place during the appeal.
The mandate was issued August 25 in Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. v. The Nielsen Company (US), LLC, No. 26-88. It affirms the December 30, 2025 order from U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas granting Cumulus a preliminary injunction, vacates the Second Circuit's February 3 order granting Nielsen a stay and remands the case to the Southern District of New York for further proceedings.
The action formally implements the appeals court's July 13 decision rejecting Nielsen's challenge to the injunction. The Second Circuit concluded that the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding that Nielsen's Network Policy and its pricing of a standalone Nationwide ratings product amounted to an unlawful tying arrangement at the preliminary-injunction stage.
The dispute centers on Cumulus's desire to continue buying Nielsen's Nationwide ratings while purchasing local ratings in some markets from competitor Eastlan Ratings. Nielsen's Network Policy conditioned access to a usable Nationwide report on buying Nielsen local ratings in markets where Cumulus operates stations. The court said Nielsen is the only supplier of national radio ratings data in the U.S.
After Cumulus challenged the policy, Nielsen offered to sell Nationwide separately. But according to the court record, that price was at least 150% higher than any other national network paid and about 10 times what Cumulus had been paying for Nationwide under its existing contract.
The district court found the standalone price "so exorbitant" that buying Nationwide separately was economically unfeasible and therefore operated as a constructive tie. The Second Circuit agreed that constructive tying -- using pricing to effectively condition the sale of one product on another -- can violate Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
Under the preliminary injunction, Nielsen is barred from enforcing its Network Policy against Cumulus and from charging a commercially unreasonable rate for Nationwide as a complete standalone product. The district court said a rate no higher than the highest annual 2026 rate Nielsen charges another broadcaster for Nationwide would be presumptively reasonable.
The mandate follows the Second Circuit's August 18 denial of Nielsen's petition for panel rehearing or rehearing en banc. With the appellate proceedings concluded and the stay vacated, the case now returns to Vargas in the Southern District of New York.
Other portions of the litigation have been affected by Cumulus's Chapter 11 proceedings. Nielsen filed counterclaims against Cumulus in district court, and those claims were stayed after Cumulus filed for bankruptcy in March. The appeals court held, however, that the bankruptcy stay applied to claims against Cumulus and did not prevent litigation of Cumulus's own claims against Nielsen.
Edison: Younger Americans Over-Index for Audio
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 2:22pm CT |
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Younger Americans account for a disproportionately large share of daily audio consumption, according to new Share of Ear data from Edison Research at SSRS. Americans age 13 and older spent an average of three hours and 57 minutes per day listening to audio during the second quarter of 2026. Edison says overall daily listening has remained relatively steady at around four hours for several years, but the amount of listening varies notably by generation.
Zoomers, defined in the study as those ages 13-29, represent 25% of the U.S. population age 13 and older but account for 28% of daily audio listening. That gives the generation an index of 112, meaning its share of listening is 12% higher than its share of the population.
Millennials, ages 30-45, also over-index for audio consumption, posting an index of 109. Their share of daily audio listening is slightly greater than their representation in the population.
Older generations, meanwhile, account for less listening relative to their population size.
Gen X, defined as ages 46-61, registered an index of 97, putting the group slightly below average. Boomers, ages 62 and older, recorded the lowest index among the four generations at 80, indicating their share of daily audio listening is 20% below their share of the population.
The findings show that despite the proliferation of visual and social media competing for younger consumers' attention, younger Americans continue to devote a significant portion of their day to audio.
''Reyna 103.1 FM'' Launches in Los Angeles
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 2:04pm CT |
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Reyna, a new creator-led multimedia platform targeting Latinas, has launched with KDLD-FM (103.1) in Los Angeles serving as its flagship station. Described as a digital-first platform created by and for Latinas, Reyna combines its broadcast presence with a mobile app, streaming, podcasts, social media and other digital content. Programming will feature a bilingual mix of approximately 80% Spanish and 20% English.
The company says Reyna is targeting an estimated 34 million Latinas in the U.S., representing $1.3 trillion in buying power. The platform is designed around the experiences and interests of bicultural Latina audiences, combining music with lifestyle, cultural and personality-driven content.
"We're challenging ourselves to rethink what a radio brand can be by creating content the way our audience consumes it today: across mobile, social, video, and on-air," said President of Audio Eduardo Maytorena. "Reyna is our first real expression of that vision."
Reyna's founding lineup features five primary creators. Entrepreneur and Adriana's Insurance CEO Adriana Gallardo will focus on leadership, mindset and financial independence. Digital creator and trainer Vicky Loza will cover fitness, relationships and self-love, while Tani Estefy, co-founder of Latina Approved and host of "All Things Latina," will address bicultural identity and confidence.
Entrepreneur and author Raq-C will focus on motherhood, reinvention and wellness, while Los Angeles food and culture creator Emily Tapia will spotlight local restaurants, pop-ups and other destinations.
The platform will also feature hairstylist and Nova Arts founder Sal Salcedo with content centered on personal transformation and confidence, along with celebrity fashion stylist Iv¡n Poshenko, who will cover fashion, style and pop culture.
"I've always wanted to create something that speaks to me as a woman and as a Latina," said Reyna Senior Director of Audio Content Jacquelynn Carrera, who led the creator curation. "Our founding principle is to be unapologetically Latina and to elevate the voices that speak to every Latina."
Super Hi-Fi Names Nathan James Station Ops Manager
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 8:15pm CT |
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Super Hi-Fi has named veteran radio programmer Nathan James as Manager, Station Operations, expanding its Radio Services team as the company continues to grow its roster of broadcast partners. James will report to Director of Radio Services Bo Matthews and work with Super Hi-Fi's radio partners on station execution, programming and operational performance.
He joins the company from DBC Radio in Savannah/Hilton Head, where he served as Operations Manager overseeing programming and operations for the company's six-station cluster. James has more than two decades of experience in radio programming, operations, marketing, promotions, digital and on-air roles.
His previous stops include SummitMedia, Adams Radio Group, iHeartMedia, Max Media and Entercom.
"Super Hi-Fi is experiencing tremendous growth in the broadcast space, and as that footprint expands, so does our investment in people who understand how exceptional radio is actually made," said Super Hi-Fi CEO Zack Zalon. "Nathan brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, creativity and deep radio instincts."
Matthews said James' ability to combine programming creativity with technical execution made him a strong addition to the company's Radio Services operation.
"I've admired Nathan's work for years because his stations simply sound great," Matthews said. "He has that rare combination of creativity, technical command and relentless attention to detail."
During his most recent role in Savannah/Hilton Head, James directed day-to-day programming, imaging and content strategy across multiple formats, emphasizing localization, brand development and the listener experience.
"I've spent my career obsessed with making radio stations sound better, building stronger brands and finding creative ways to connect with listeners," James said. "Super Hi-Fi is giving broadcasters an entirely new set of tools to do those things at a scale that simply wasn't possible before."
Super Hi-Fi said James' appointment comes as the company continues expanding its work with broadcasters to modernize station operations, improve audio production and develop more distinctive listener experiences.
Westwood One Adds Bongino Morning Radio Show
| RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 10:56am CT |
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Westwood One is expanding its Dan Bongino programming with the launch of "The Bongino Report AM," a new syndicated one-hour weekday radio program debuting September 21. The show will air Monday through Friday from 5-6am ET, with affiliates also given the flexibility to carry it between 6-9am ET.
"The Bongino Report AM" will feature a fast-paced mix of breaking news, commentary and analysis covering politics, current events, culture and public policy. Westwood One says the program is designed to provide listeners with a concise overview and perspective on the major stories driving the national conversation at the start of the day.
The morning show follows Westwood One's recent launch of "The Bongino Report PM," which expanded Bongino's presence in the company's syndicated radio lineup.
"What's better than Dan Bongino in the morning and afternoon? Twice a day with Dan Bongino coverage," said Westwood One President Collin Jones. "On the heels of launching The Bongino Report PM, we're thrilled to now offer listeners Dan Bongino in the morning with The Bongino Report AM."
"The Bongino Report AM" will be distributed nationally by Westwood One and available to affiliates five days a week.
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