Borrell: Local Digital Ad Growth Slows as Share Wars Begin
The local digital advertising boom is over, but the battle is just beginning, posits Borrell Associates in its 24th annual Local Digital Advertising report, as growth has fallen to single digits, with projections dipping to the slowest sustained pace since the Great Recession.
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Liberman & Sang Lead Hispanic Radio Conference Pivot Session
Zach Sang started doing radio at 14 and built one of the most-followed interview platforms in digital media. At Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2026, MLC Media Senior Advisor Jeffery Liberman breaks that story down to give every broadcaster in the room a roadmap.
Programmatic Audio Buys Hit Five-Year High, Spend Nears $2.6B
Programmatic digital audio ad spending is forecast to reach $2.59 billion this year, and the marketers and media agencies driving that growth have never been more locked in, as every measured indicator of buyer commitment hit a five-year high in March.
Flipping the Format on the Fear of Failure
(Mike McVay) The difficult times being experienced in media are becoming more commonplace and less unique or rare. Which is why my response was in the affirmative when Kelly Orchard asked me to participate in the book Flipping the Format on the Fear of Failure.
Radio’s Future Depends on a System We Haven’t Built Yet
(John Shomby) If you look at the latest profiles from the RTDNA/Newhouse School Survey, the average radio program director age is now 51.1 years old. Meanwhile, Techsurvey 2026 tells us our core listener has grayed even further, with the average age climbing toward 58.4.
Broadcasters Foundation Unveils 2026 Summer Sessions Lineup
What began as a single New York City networking night in 2023 has grown into a coast-to-coast tour. The Broadcasters Foundation of America has unveiled its 2026 Summer Sessions lineup, taking its Media Mixers and signature events across the country.
Last Call For The Best Deal: HRC 2026 Go Full Price At 11:59p
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes tonight. Reserve your spot today.
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Katz: Radio Frames Eye Care Brands at the Moment of Decision
Familiarity doesn't always pay the bills. A new Katz Radio Group brand lift study finds that an eye care brand with strong consumer recognition still had ground to cover in the consideration stage, but that a 32-market AM/FM radio campaign saved the day.
John Sterling, Iconic Voice of the New York Yankees, Dead at 87
John Sterling, the radio voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons and one of the most recognizable figures in the history of sports radio, is dead at 87. Audacy New York City's WFAN, the Yankees' longtime flagship station, confirmed the news on social media.
Missouri Broadcaster to FCC: Scrap Caps to Save Local Radio
John Zimmer built a case that helped kill the FCC's TV Top-Four Prohibition in federal court last year. Now, the Zimmer Radio of Mid-Missouri President wants the Commission to go further and scrap local radio ownership caps altogether for the 2022 Quadrennial Review.
Nueva Network Founder To Exit; Another Top Officer To Follow
Two months after hosting its fifth anniversary upfront, Nueva Network is losing the CEO and founder who built it. José Villafañe's last day will be June 30, with sources indicating at least one senior officer is set to follow him out, as are several advertising sales staff.
Jessi Whitten Returns To CPR Indie 102.3 To Take PD Chair
Colorado Public Radio has named Jessi Whitten Program Director of Indie 102.3 (KVOQ), bringing back a familiar voice to lead the station following a national search. Whitten previously served as Music Director for KVOQ, including its previous branding as OpenAir.
GetUp Crew’s Pebbles Exits Mornings at Boston’s Hot 96.9
After more than three decades as a morning drive fixture in Boston, Susan Semedo, known on-air as Pebbles, is stepping away from daily mornings at Beasley Media Group's Hip-Hop and R&B Hot 96.9 (WBQT) to focus full-time on her "Positively Pebbles" brand.
Libsyn Drops the Velvet Rope on Video Podcasting
Podcast hosting platform Libsyn has opened video publishing to its entire creator base with no waitlist or tier restrictions. All Libsyn creators can publish, distribute, and monetize both audio and video content, including Spotify and YouTube, from a single platform.
Nielsen Adds Podcast Planning Data Through Triton Digital
Nielsen and Triton Digital have announced a collaboration to integrate Triton Digital's Podcast Metrics Demos+ into Nielsen Media Impact, the company's cross-media planning tool, giving advertisers a more direct line to podcast audience data next to other channels.
Dan Bongino Returns to Top Three in March Podcasts Ranker
Less than two months after returning to the airwaves, Dan Bongino is already pulling top-three numbers. Triton Digital's March 2026 US Podcast Ranker placed The Dan Bongino Show at number three nationally based on downloads, even as iHeart still leads the list.
