Radio Beats Podcasts, Print, and AI for Monthly News Reach
According to new data, nearly one in three Americans gets their news via AM/FM each month. That clears the audience share of podcasts, print, and AI chatbots, and gives radio an audience that increasingly looks like one of the most valuable in the room.
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Tesla Is Cutting FM, But Its Drivers Are Hooked on OTA Radio
Despite the tech-forward reputation of their vehicles, Tesla drivers are radio listeners. Edison Research's Q1 2026 Share of Ear study finds they devote 67% of all in-car ad-supported audio time to AM/FM, outpacing podcasts, streaming platforms, and SiriusXM.
iHeartMedia Rallies South Florida Stations for Venezuela Relief
With Venezuela's earthquake survivors in urgent need of aid, iHeartMedia Miami is mobilizing. Eight of its South Florida stations are joining a Miami-Dade County-led relief effort with Global Empowerment Mission, collecting donations and essential supplies.
Acknowledging a Quarter of a Millennium
(Mike McVay) The 250 years that the United States of America has been in existence is an amazing milestone, but I can’t help but imagine in a satirical way that age marker as if it were the age of a radio station celebrating its own anniversary.
Your Career Is Bigger Than Your Current Employer
(John Shomby) Six years ago, I got the phone call many in our business dread. Suddenly, after decades in radio, I was on the outside looking in. I had no idea what was next. For a while, I thought I had lost my career. What I eventually realized was that I had only lost my address.
Eastlan Adds Seattle and Oklahoma City to Its Ratings Portfolio
Eastlan is adding Seattle and Oklahoma City to its monthly measurement service, bringing its total to nine of the 50 largest US markets added in the past year. The first books for both markets will be published today, as Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, and Houston.
Audacy Sells KMOX, Entire St. Louis Cluster To Hoffmann Media
In a St. Louis surprise, Audacy has agreed to sell its six stations in the market to Hoffmann Media Group. Audacy CEO Kelli Turner, in a memo to staff, wrote, "While we were not actively looking to sell these stations, HF Companies presented an opportunity...that ultimately made strong business sense."
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The Supreme Court overruled 90 years of precedent in a 6-3 ruling today that transforms the constitutional footing of every independent regulatory agency, including the FCC, by handing the President authority to remove Commissioners without cause.
A Quiet Chorus of Change
(Deborah Parenti) When I first got into radio, there weren’t many women to look to for guidance. Middays were often labeled “housewife time,” built around a narrow idea of both the audience and what women in radio were supposed to be. That’s changed in some important ways.
Nominations are Open for Radio Ink’s Best Managers in Radio
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT.
Alvord Steps From Intern Into Affiliate Sales at Compass Networks
Compass Media Networks has appointed Carter Alvord as Associate Director of Affiliate Sales, Sports & News/Talk Programming. Alvord, a 2026 Bucknell University graduate, has interned at Compass since June 2024 and will be based in the company's New York office.
Mike Golic Sr. Comes Back to ESPN Radio, Son in Tow
Nearly six years after parting ways with the network, Mike Golic Sr. is coming back to ESPN Radio and bringing his son with him. The father-son duo will launch The Golics, a new morning show, on August 3 under a multi-year agreement.
Z100 Finds Its Night Voice in Los Angeles
Kayla Thomas spent four years as the late-night voice on iHeartMedia Los Angeles' 102.7 KIIS. Now she's adding her voice to the flagship. iHeartMedia New York has named the 2026 Gracie Award winner as night host at Z100 (WHTZ), taking over from Josh Martinez.
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.
