A 2026 Radio Halftime Report
(Curtis LeGeyt) Recently, America celebrated its 250th birthday. Local radio stations are telling America’s story in every corner of the country. It also presents an opportunity for policymakers to strengthen local broadcasting so stations can continue serving their communities for generations to come.
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Who Let The Dogs Out: Kramer & Jess Find Homes for 129 Pets
For the second consecutive year, Audacy's Mix 106.5 (WWMX) in Baltimore has partnered with Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) to host Kramer and Jess' "All Paws Home," a 10-hour animal adoption marathon on July 11.
Audacy’s St. Louis Cluster Sale Price Revealed
Audacy's surprise sale of its entire St. Louis cluster finally has a dollar figure attached. A new FCC filing puts a number on what Hoffmann Media Group is paying for the six-station cluster anchored by KMOX, more than two weeks after the deal was first announced.
Nielsen Finds Listening Still Drives Podcast Consumption
Podcasts have carved out a growing share of Americans' daily audio habits, but new Nielsen data confirms listening, not watching, remains the format's true foundation, with the large majority of monthly podcast consumers still choosing audio over video.
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Bills Grow New Radio Network With Affiliates and Shows
As the Buffalo Bills rebuild their radio strategy from the ground up, the team has revealed new shows and its first wave of affiliates, spanning across the Empire State, Pennsylvania, and even one station 1,325 miles from the Bills' new home at Highmark Stadium.
USA Water Polo Names iHeartMedia Official Partner
With the 2028 Summer Olympics ahead, iHeartMedia has partnered with USA Water Polo to grow the sport's footprint nationwide, designating iHeart as the Official Radio Partner of the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, the world's largest youth water polo tournament.
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The first stop was NYC. Next stop for the Broadcasters Foundation of America? Cleveland, as the BFOA Media Mixer merges with Hubbard - Media That Connects' opening reception for Morning Show Boot Camp 2026 on August 5 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown.
FCC’s Impending TV Cap Vote Puts Radio’s Expectations in Focus
Television's national ownership cap may soon be gone. The FCC has announced plans to vote on replacing it with case-by-case review, and radio broadcasters watching their own ownership fight are asking the obvious question: if TV goes first, how far behind is AM/FM?
As Cumulus Rattles the Ratings World, It Inks Flagship Xperi Deal
As its legal fight with Nielsen grinds on, Cumulus Media is looking elsewhere for audience data. The broadcaster has become the first commercial licensee of Xperi's DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, rolling out the in-car measurement service across its 393 stations.
Tony B Returns To Fredericksburg’s B101.5 For Afternoons
Tony Bennett is returning to Fredericksburg radio. Centennial Broadcasting's B101.5 (WBQB) has tapped Bennett, known on-air as Tony B, to host afternoons starting Monday, July 20, filling the chair vacated last month by Trapper Young's jump to 95-9 The Goat.
Kalb, Nix, and Foss Added to C-Suite at Skyview Networks
Skyview Networks is reshaping its executive ranks, elevating three leaders to the C-suite and adding a new hire dedicated to revenue analytics. President, CEO, and Chairman Steve Jones announced the changes to staff this week as part of a push to sharpen strategy.
‘Crash’ Lands at JVC Broadcasting to Rock Afternoons to The Bone
After nearly two decades with iHeartMedia, Brian "Crash" Edwards was among those cut in the company's June round of mass layoffs. The Gulf Coast radio veteran has already landed at JVC Broadcasting as Afternoon Drive Host for 92.1/97.7 The Bone (WBON/WBOE).
Elvis Duran Gets Into Pod Production with Heyman, MCM Studios
iHeartMedia syndicated host Elvis Duran and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman are among those teaming on a new podcast, vodcast, and creator development company to help brands and media personalities produce and monetize premium content.
Podcast and Radio Data Align On How Host-Read Ads Win
Podcast advertising's biggest assumptions didn't hold up in Magellan AI's Q1 2026 benchmark report: host-read copy beat slicker produced and programmatic buys, and smaller, long-tail shows retained listeners better than the biggest names in podcasting.
APM Cuts a Deal With NYT to Bring Podcast to Public Radio
The New York Times has partnered with American Public Media to bring a radio-tailored adaptation of the Times' weekly podcast The Wirecutter Show, a product recommendation service featuring independent research and product testing, to APM's public radio reach starting in July.
