From Earworm to Ad Icon: How Radio Remade Liberty Mutual
When Liberty Mutual took home Radio Marketer of the Year honors at the Radio Mercury Awards last month, Chief Marketing Officer of US Retail Markets Jenna Lebel's acceptance speech wasn't just a thank-you. It was a call to action for brands to build around audio.
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WVU Mountaineers Headline a WVRC Media Homecoming
West Virginia University Athletics and Learfield's Mountaineer Sports Properties have set new flagship affiliates for WVU football, basketball, and baseball. Starting with the 2026 football season, WVRC Media returns to the Mountaineer Sports Network for full coverage.
What Power in Radio Actually Means To Those Who Wield It
This year marks the 30th edition of Radio Ink's 40 Most Powerful People in Radio. It is beyond trite to say a lot has changed in the industry since then. What hasn't changed is the harder question underneath: what does power actually mean to the people who have it?
Can Radio Solve The Loneliness Epidemic?
(Randy Lane) America has a loneliness epidemic. The National Institutes of Health reports that nearly half of US adults experience loneliness, with some of the highest rates among young adults. It's become a significant public health concern. Here's a stat that should stop you cold:
WOW: Storied Signal Returns to Omaha After 27-Year Absence
One of Omaha's most storied radio names is coming back. Walnut Media has acquired AM 590, formerly KXSP-AM, and secured FCC approval to restore the WOW call letters to the frequency, with a relaunch as a full-service ESPN Sports Talk station set for July 6.
Nielsen Audio Diary Goes On Six Month MRC Accreditation Hiatus
Nielsen's Audio Diary Measurement Service is undergoing a six-month accreditation hiatus from the Media Rating Council, as the company fine-tunes its broader rollout of mSurvey, the mobile diary tool the company began phasing into diary markets earlier this year.
AI-Linked Smart Speakers Reach 35% of US Homes, Pew Finds
Thirty-five percent of US adults own a smart speaker, and just 6 percent turn to AI chatbots for news, according to a Pew Research Center report that complicates both the threat and opportunity narratives radio has been weighing as AI adoption accelerates.
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Miroma Makes Big Bet On Audio With Ad Results Acquisition
London-based Miroma Group has acquired a majority stake in Ad Results Media, one of the world's largest buyers of audio advertising, in a deal that pushes the combined group's annual media investment past $750 million and could greatly benefit broadcast radio.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Back to School
The metaphorical halfway point to 2027 is upon us, and there are going to be skads™ of opportunities to pad the revenue goals in the 4th Q. One constant in radio is that Ideas Sell Spots. So, with that in mind, last week I joined in on something called The Holiday Hack.
Krueger Takes the Chair as RRC Enters a New Era
The Radio Research Consortium is closing one chapter and opening another, as Steve Schram steps down as Chair of the noncommercial research organization's Board of Directors, and naming his replacement is only one part of the changes underway.
Townsquare Brings Dennis & Judi Back to New Jersey Radio
Dennis Malloy is returning to New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW) a year after stepping back from the midday show he and Judi Franco anchored for more than two decades, with Townsquare Media New Jersey announcing a broader lineup overhaul starting July 13.
CPR Elections Add Four New Directors, Approves FY27 Slate
Colorado Public Radio has approved a work plan and budget for the new fiscal year at its June 17th meeting, officially adding four new members with backgrounds in public policy, energy, local government, and retail technology.
Lomagistro Succeeds Roberts as Florida Broadcasters CEO
Pat Roberts may be stepping back as President of the Florida Association of Broadcasters after almost four decades, but the organization is in excellent hands. FAB EVP and Chief Operating Officer Heather Lomagistro has been named President and CEO.
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.
Norsan Signs Zeno for Spanish-Language Station Streaming
Norsan Media, one of the Southeast's largest Spanish-language radio operators, has tapped Zeno Media to handle streaming infrastructure across its station network. Under the deal, Zeno will power digital distribution and monetization for Norsan's stations.
iHeartMedia Adds Trio To Netflix Video Podcast Deal
Netflix and iHeartMedia are deepening their exclusive video podcast partnership, adding three more shows to the deal: Suite 305 with Lele Pons, The Martha Stewart Podcast, and Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, with new and select library episodes.
