Katz Study Shows Radio's Impact on Digital Engagement https://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/KatzRadioGroupXL.png A new Katz Radio Group insights report highlights radio's ability to drive measurable online consumer activity, with a summer 2026 advertising campaign generating more than 16,000 radio-attributed website sessions and hundreds of modeled purchases. The study, titled "From the More

FCC Issues $60,000 in Fines for Pirate Radio Operations https://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/FCCXL.png The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued three forfeiture orders totaling $60,000 against individuals operating unauthorized radio stations in New York and Massachusetts. The orders, released October 22, impose $20,000 penalties in each case for violations of the Communications Act's provisions More

WHAS Host Meiners Named 2026 Louisvillian of the Year https://images.radio-online.com/images/people/TerryMeiners2XL.png iHeartMedia Louisville and the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Louisville have announced that longtime NewsRadio 840 WHAS personality Terry Meiners has been named the 2026 Louisvillian of the Year, recognizing his contributions to broadcasting, community service and charitable organizations. More

iHeart Leads Triton's September U.S. Podcast Rankings https://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/TritonDigitalXL.png Triton Digital has released its September 2026 U.S. Podcast Ranker, with iHeart Audience Network maintaining its lead among podcast sales networks while posting an increase in average weekly downloads. According to the report, iHeart Audience Network ranked first with 67.3 More

CMG Atlanta Promotes Abby Jessen to B98.5 Brand Manager https://images.radio-online.com/images/people/AbbyJessenXL.png Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta has promoted Abby Jessen to Director of Branding and Programming for AC WSB-FM (B98.5) Atlanta, effective immediately. Jessen will oversee the station's programming, brand strategy and audience development while continuing her midday airshift. An Atlanta native and More

Bonneville Denver Ups Nathan Gilbert to Sales Director https://images.radio-online.com/images/people/NathanGilbertXL.png Bonneville Denver has promoted Nathan Gilbert to Director of Sales, effective immediately. Gilbert previously served as General Sales Manager for the cluster, a position he held for the past year. In his new role, Gilbert will oversee Bonneville Denver's sales organization, focusing on strengthening More

WMNF Tampa Names Alex Worthey General Manager https://images.radio-online.com/images/people/AlexWortheyXL.png WMNF-FM (88.5) Tampa has appointed veteran broadcast and public media executive Alex Worthey as General Manager, effective November 2. His appointment follows a national search conducted by the Nathan B. Stubblefield Foundation Board of Directors. Worthey brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial More

FCC Hears Opposing Views on Radio Ownership Caps https://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/FCCXL.png FCC Hears Opposing Views on Radio Ownership Caps The debate over local radio ownership limits continues at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with Cumulus Media urging the agency to eliminate the restrictions while two music industry organizations are calling for their retention. In separate ex More

Edison Identifies Top Podcasts for Independent Voters https://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/EdisonResearchSSRSXL.png A new analysis from Edison Research at SSRS identifies the podcasts with the highest concentrations of politically Independent listeners, offering advertisers and media buyers insight into which programs are most effective at reaching this audience. Using data from Edison Podcast Metrics, the analysis More

NYPR Names Kimberly Watson Chief Development Officer https://images.radio-online.com/images/logos/NYPRXL.png New York Public Radio (NYPR) has named Kimberly Watson Chief Development Officer, overseeing the organization's development and membership operations. Watson brings more than three decades of fundraising and leadership experience with major arts and cultural institutions. In her More