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AM/FM radio continues to dominate in-car audio listening despite growing competition from digital platforms, according to newly released Q1 2026 data from Edison Research at SSRS. The latest “Share of Ear” findings show that 55% of all in-car audio time among Americans age 13 and older is spent with AM/FM radio, whether over-the-air or via […]
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Connoisseur Media has reached an agreement to sell its radio outlets in Brookings, SD, to locally owned Brookings Radio LLC. The buyer is led by longtime market manager Cami Powers, along with her husband Derrick Powers and Chad Hogie. The deal includes KBRK-AM and KBRK-FM in Brookings, KDBX-FM in Clear Lake, and KJJQ-AM and KKQQ-FM […]
Edison Research has released its 2026 Infinite Dial report, offering a new snapshot of digital media behavior in the U.S. and highlighting growing concern over social media use among younger audiences. The long-running annual study, conducted in partnership with SiriusXM Media, finds that social media usage now reaches 85% of Americans age 12 and older. […]
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Beasley Media Group has named Adam Star Program Director for its cluster in Augusta, GA, effective immediately. In the role, Star will oversee programming strategy for the cluster and work alongside Operations Manager Tee Gentry and Chris O’Kelley. He returns to the company after previously serving as Operations Manager for Beasley’s Fort Myers stations prior […]
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iHeartMedia Jacksonville has named Casey Carter Program Director of Country 99.1 WQIK, effective immediately, while also appointing Heath West as the station’s new afternoon host. In her new role, Carter will oversee all programming for WQIK, including talent development, brand strategy and coordination with record labels. She will report to Rick Everett, Senior Vice President […]
Connoisseur Media has entered into an agreement to acquire a group of stations in Lincoln, NE from NRG Media, expanding its presence in the Midwest. The deal includes KBBK-FM (B107.3), KLIN-AM and translator K257GN (News Talk 1400/99.3), KLNC-FM (105.3 The Bone), K233AN (Red 94.5), all licensed to Lincoln, along with KFGE-FM (Froggy 98) licensed to […]
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A new blog from Cumulus Media and Westwood One’s Audio Active Group argues that advertisers who rely solely on streaming and podcasts are missing a significant portion of the U.S. audience, citing recent research from Advertiser Perceptions and Edison Research. According to the analysis, marketers and media agencies significantly underestimate the reach of AM/FM radio […]
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Midwest Communications Inc., through its affiliate WRIG, Inc., has reached an agreement to acquire a radio group in Wisconsin from NRG Media LLC. An application for the transfer of licenses is being filed with the FCC. Terms were not disclosed. The transaction includes stations in multiple Central and Northern Wisconsin markets: WLKD-AM, W289CT-FX, and WMQA-FM […]
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