SiriusXM Seeks To Siphon Radio’s Local Ad Revenue Pipeline
SiriusXM spent the last two years clawing at AM/FM's share of in-car listening. Now, the satellite broadcaster says it is going after something even more vital: the local advertising dollars that it says make up a majority percentage of traditional radio's revenue.
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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade Their Radio Voice For A TV Feed
The voice who has called Columbus Blue Jackets games on AM/FM for 17 seasons won't be back for the next one. The team confirmed Bob McElligott's contract will not be renewed as the team begins to use the television broadcast audio feed for a radio simulcast.
Panthers Football Comes To 93.3 The Planet In Upstate SC
93.3 The Planet is picking up Carolina Panthers play-by-play. Audacy's Greenville, NC, outlet becomes the Carolina Panthers' Upstate radio affiliate beginning with the August 6 Hall of Fame Game, carrying every game of the 2026 season alongside its regular lineup.
Good News: Radio Isn’t Dead; We’re Having More Fun Than Ever
(Bob Grammens) Every time another round of layoffs hits a major broadcasting company, the comments begin again. "Is radio dying?" From where we sit in Sheridan, Wyoming, the answer couldn't be more different.
With Midterms Near, AM/FM Still Leads Voters In Ad-Driven Audio
With the midterms approaching, campaigns chasing voters through audio have one clear option. AM/FM captures 63% of the ad-supported audio time registered voters spend in a typical day, nearly three times its nearest competitor, and the lead holds across party lines.
Hiring for the Microphone in a Social-First Era
(Erik Cudd) A recent ad seeking a morning co-host reflects a broader debate: Are stations searching for the best audio personalities and teaching them to succeed digitally, or are they finding successful digital creators and assuming their abilities will translate to radio?
NAB Joins Global Coalition To Keep Radio On Dashboards
NAB isn't just fighting to keep AM tuners in US cars anymore, it's fighting to keep radio visible on the dashboard around the world. The organization has joined Radio Ready, a global coalition focused on software and discoverability for over-the-air radio.
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WTOP Ends 19-Year Simulcast, Leases Signal To K-LOVE
The highest-billing station in the US is signing away one of its three Washington-area repeater signals, as Hubbard Media that Connects ends WTLP's simulcast of WTOP, leasing the Maryland frequency to Christian broadcaster K-LOVE through 2029.
MIW, Media Staffing Network Reopen Speak Up! Applications
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is searching for a fourth Speak Up! mentee. Created in memory of Media Staffing Network founder Laurie Kahn, the program pairs one woman from a small or medium radio market with senior female broadcast leaders.
Meet the Hedge Fund That Hollowed Out America’s Newsrooms
(Mike Blinder) Alden Global Capital is poised to hold a major voting stake in reorganized Cumulus Media. To many broadcasters, that may sound like another post-bankruptcy ownership story. To those of us in the newspaper business, it sounds like an alarm.
Former WJCT COO Karen Feagins Returns As CEO
Karen Feagins started at WJCT Public Media as a Morning Edition host back in 2005. Now she's returning as its President and CEO. The Jacksonville organization named Feagins to the role effective August 31, following a national search for a permanent successor.
Mueller Takes The Mic As Utah Public Radio’s New Chief
Utah Public Radio has named Frank Mueller its new Station Manager, following Kerry Bringhurst and Tom Williams. Mueller joins UPR from his most recent public radio role as Director of Programming and Broadcast Operations at Penn State's WPSU.
Yancey Comes Home To Lead 102 JAMS In San Francisco
Audacy has named Bay Area native Andre Yancey as Brand Manager of 102 JAMS (KRBQ) in San Francisco, where he'll oversee content strategy, talent, operations, and branding while continuing his role at sister station 94.7 The Block (WXBK) in New York.
SiriusXM Rings In New Era With WWE Radio
Ahead of SummerSlam, SiriusXM and WWE are launching WWE Radio on channel 156, the new official audio home of WWE. Starting July 27, the channel will feature daily programming from key talent and live play-by-play of WWE’s Premium Live Events.
World’s Largest EV Maker Adopts DTS AutoStage
The world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer is getting hybrid radio and video entertainment built in. Chinese automaker BYD is adopting Xperi's DTS AutoStage as its exclusive in-car media platform, becoming the fourteenth major automaker to sign on.
TM Studios, Mix 96.5 Reunite For New Jingle Pack
TM Studios and Mix 96.5 Brand Manager JR Ammons are working together again, this time on a new jingle package for Audacy's Houston Hot AC station. The package, called "Mix Hot AC 2," is already on air on KHMX and is now available for syndication.
