Monday, May 18, 2026

America’s Top Audio Brand Heading To World Economic Forum

When it comes to "A Spirit of Dialogue," the nation's largest audio content creator and distributor believes it is perfectly aligned with the upcoming World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Not only that, but iHeartMedia will be hosting some A-list celebrities at the affair.

An Investment That Requires ‘A Leap Of Faith’

Entercom sure is getting a lot of attention from Wall Street and financial houses across North America, thanks to its merger with CBS Radio. But, is that all good? Gregory Vousvounis, a full time investor mainly focused on U.S. equities, writes for Seeking Alpha that Entercom "will be a multi-bagger" over the next three to five years. That depends on a few things, including prayers.
Bubba Army

Nielsen, Bubba Going To Mediation

Nielsen Audio and Bubba the Love Sponge are headed toward mediation.

Bon Voyage To Radio For Bairs

Serving a city known for its "friendship and pride" is a 6kw Class A offering "today's best hits and yesterday's best memories" from the Window on 8th Street. Now, this Indiana FM is trading hands, and the buyer's only other properties are just east of the Indianapolis market.

No news on the Emmis front

Wall Street clearly isn’t expecting anything to happen today at Emmis Communications, even though the repeatedly extended tender offers are again set to expire...
Townsquare Media Group

Townsquare Celebrates a Very Public Year

Townsquare Media was the first broadcaster to go public in some time
Envision Radio Networks

Envision debuts Sun City Cafe, Sun City Cafe Saturday Night

Sun City Café is a three-hour weekly show that features mass-appeal, 100% Hall of Fame Classic Rock 'n Roll and Comedy Flashbacks from legends...

MIW Mentoring Program Application Window Opens

It's now time for those interested in participating in the MIW Group's annual Mildred Carter Mentoring Program to submit their application for consideration. The 2020 program is, as always, a virtual opportunity for women in the radio industry to continue learning from some of its most accomplished professionals.

Radio Executive Brad LaRock Passes

Radio has lost a veteran broadcaster with an impressive track record. A success in various sectors of the radio industry, LaRock was, at various times, employed by Nielsen, Townsquare Media, and CBS Radio. Well known and liked in the industry, he leaves behind a significant legacy.
FCC

Beasley Asks FCC to OK Trust for 3 GM Stations

Beasley Broadcast Group seeks FCC approval to place 3 Greater Media stations in a trust so they can be sold.

CMT, WW1 launching "CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan"

CMT Radio Network and Westwood One have announced “CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan,” a syndicated nightly country entertainment radio show that will launch...

Emmis blows up CD 101.9 NYC

Emmis has blown up Smooth Jazz in NYC for Adult Rock. 101.9 WRXP, "The New York Rock Experience," merges New Music, Classic Rock, Alternative...
Towers

Tennessee AM returns to the airwaves

Cheatham County, TN's only local radio station has returned to the airwaves 6/3. WQSV-AM Ashland City has been silent for the last year, but popular demand prompted the GM to bring it back. Ashland City is about 20 miles NW of Nashville.

Network Radio Upfront update

As the annual network radio upfront negotiating season is just beginning, RBR/SmartMedia is providing a weekly progress update, based on conversations with buyers and...

Musicians using digital to control careers

One thing the digital revolution has done – it has provided options for musicians.