Radio News

AM/FM radio continues to dominate in-car audio listening, according to new findings from Edison Research’s latest “Share of Ear” study highlighted in a new blog post from Cumulus Media and Westwood One’s Audio Active Group. The quarterly Share of Ear study surveys roughly 4,000 Americans each year to measure daily reach and time spent across […]

iHeartMedia’s KYSR-FM (Alt 98.7) in Los Angeles has named Nicole Alvarez as the station’s new midday host, effective March 2. Alvarez joined Alt 98.7 in December and now moves into the 10am-2pm shift as part of a revamped weekday lineup. A Los Angeles radio veteran with more than two decades of experience, Alvarez began her […]

Country Radio Seminar will unveil the Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and select ACM Radio Award winners during CRS Honors on Wednesday, March 18 at 2pm. In partnership with the Academy of Country Music, the ceremony will feature the live announcement of ACM Radio Award winners for Station of the Year and […]

For the first time in years, the iconic WKRP call letters are up for grabs – and a North Carolina nonprofit is hoping a broadcaster in Cincinnati might “bring WKRP home,” according to an article by Cincinnati TV/media reporter John Kiesewetter. WKRP in Cincinnati, the cult-favorite comedy that aired on CBS from 1978 to 1982, […]

Sierra H Multimedia has launched Sunny 104.3 in Phoenix, flipping Urban-formatted KAJM-FM (Mega 104.3) to a Soft AC format branded as “Relaxing Favorites.” Effective immediately, Sunny 104.3 replaces the former Mega 104.3, introducing a mix of pop and AC hits spanning four decades. The station is targeting at-work listeners with a presentation centered on familiar […]

MARC Radio has expanded its Florida presence with the acquisition of five mid-coastal radio stations stretching from Melbourne to Stuart, extending the company’s reach to more than 100 miles along Interstate 95. The deal brings MARC Radio’s total station count to 16 and adds a mix of AC, Country, and News/Talk formats serving Florida’s Space […]

Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has announced that award-winning personality Elaina Smith will return as host of the New Faces of Country Music Show at Country Radio Seminar 2026. The annual seminar is scheduled for March 18-20 at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Smith, a nationally recognized Country radio host, currently leads the syndicated program Backstage Country. […]

Connoisseur Media has relaunched KUFO on 102.9 FM in Portland, OR bringing a modern, Active Rock outlet back to the market after a 15-year absence. The KUFO brand returns following a run of on-air stunts that sparked local buzz ahead of its official launch at midnight on February 4. The station spent February 2 looping […]

The Radio Vendor Alliance (RVA) will hold its first-ever seminar, “The Radio Station of the Future: CRS Pre-Show Seminar,” on Tuesday, March 17, in Nashville, immediately ahead of the 2026 Country Radio Seminar (CRS). The half-day event, scheduled from 1:45-5pm with breaks, will be moderated by Mike McVay, recently named Senior Strategic Advisor to the […]