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iIn the immediate aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles, iHeart LA teamed up with the Dream Center to launch a substantial aid initiative that has quickly evolved into one of the largest grassroots giving campaigns in the organization’s history. The campaign, initiated just hours after the fires began, leveraged both national […]
Nielsen, in collaboration with Edison Research, has unveiled their latest report, The Record: Q4 U.S. Audio Listening Trends, highlighting the patterns of audio consumption among American listeners during the last quarter of 2024. As per the report, audio media captured nearly 20% of Americans’ daily media consumption, averaging 3 hours and 54 minutes per day […]
New data from the 2025 FMR/Eastlan Ratings National Radio Listening Survey reveals that 85% of adults, 25-64, listen to Radio weekly. Radio has been remarkably consistent over the last three years, revealing stable dominance in the audio space. The most significant change in the 2025 Survey as compared to a year ago is the unprecedented […]
Beasley Media Group and Key Networks have announced that veteran Country radio personality Elaina Smith is set to join syndicated “Backstage Country.” Starting February 17, Smith will co-host the show from Nashville alongside Country star Riley Green and a rotating cast of today’s leading Country artists. Smith is known for her role as host of […]
Syndicated weekend show, “Sunday Night Slow Jams,” continues to widen its audience base, as Benztown announces the addition of nine new affiliates to its network. This addition underscores the program’s growth, marking its presence now in over 200 stations across key U.S. markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Portland and Denver. The […]
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced that the Radio Hall of Fame nominating committee will accept suggestions for 2025 nominees beginning Saturday, February 1 through Monday, March 31 at 11:59pm PT. To submit suggestions for possible honorees for consideration by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, visit radiohallfofame.com. The induction ceremony will be […]
In a landmark year for the radio industry, digital advertising revenues reached $2.1 billion in 2024, making up nearly a quarter of the average radio station’s total income. This figure comes from the 13th annual digital benchmarking report by RAB and Borrell Associates Inc, sponsored by Marketron. RAB president and CEO Mike Hulvey expressed pride […]
Fowler Media’s recent acquisition of WJZM (105.1) in Waverly, TN, has revealed plans to transition the station to an AC format starting this weekend. The station, a 50,000-watt outlet reaching audiences from Southern Kentucky to Northern Alabama, aims to diversify its music offerings under its new ownership. Previously serving as the flagship for Salem Music […]
Kelly Orchard, a veteran broadcaster and FCC consultant, is set to release a new novel titled “Dead Air: The Day the Music Died” in March, 2025. This psychological thriller captures the intense 24-hour period following a shocking takeover of 100 radio stations across five major U.S. cities by a group of pirates, plunging radio professionals […]
In a strong bipartisan move, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) have reintroduced the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” aimed at ensuring AM radio remains a standard feature in all new vehicles without additional cost to consumers. This legislation mandates that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) enforce the inclusion […]
