Gen Z’s Love Of Radio, Touted By iHeart
"No one under 40 listens to the radio." As iHeartMedia and Critical Mass Media see it, that often-heard refrain is a myth, new data released on Wednesday during an iHeartMedia headquarters event featuring a panel discussion with The Jonas Brothers states.
Vermont Public’s Montréal Reception Clipped By New FM
Vermont Public has enjoyed the support of audiences to WVPS-FM 107.9 in Burlington from greater Montréal. Now, there's a new wrinkle to reaching Les Québécois — and its thanks to a new Arsenal Media FM approved by the CRTC.
For Audacy, Growth Prospects Come With The ‘MeidasTouch’
It is described as "a fast-growing independent media company" founded by brothers Ben, Brett, and Jordan Meiselas in 2020 as a source for "pro-democracy news and commentary." As of today, it has an exclusive audio partner for sales and distribution, and its the entity under majority control of Soros Fund Management.
Beasley’s Charlotte Leader Readies For Retirement
Come September 4, a 35-year career with the company originally known as Beasley Broadcast Group will come to its conclusion for the man who today serves as VP/Market Manager of its Charlotte radio stations. He joined Beasley in 1991, following a three-year run at Beta Broadcasting in Austin.
Cumulus Spins Two Class C1 FMs To Broadcast Ministry
With the company late Friday reporting less than stellar second quarter earnings results ahead of a privatization effort involving Alden Global Capital that's already resulted in the parting of ways with many on-air and programming staff, Cumulus Media has signed off on the sale of a pair of FMs in two mid-sized markets in the South.
Monte Spearman Hands 20 More Stations To Private Equity Firm
High Plains Radio Network, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2024 and saw no less than three proposed buyers back out of deals across the next two years, has agreed to transfer a group of 20 radio stations to a New York-based private equity organization founded by Chairman/CEO Atonn F. Muhammad.
Bongino Is Back On Radio, Thanks To Westwood One
Dan Bongino is headed back to radio, and he'll be part of a new three-hour offering being distributed through the national radio arm of the broadcast licensee nearly ready to emerge from voluntary debtor-in-possession status with more than 30% of its voting interest going to the man behind notorious newspaper publisher Alden Global Capital.
Townsquare Media Ignites A Digital Ad Deal With Stover
Thirty years ago, he was known as "Keith Clark" and successfully navigating WBZZ "B94" in Pittsburgh. Today, he's Keith Stover, and with Marie Stover operates a two-station media company in the Columbia, S.C., market. Now, his operation is poised to benefit from Townsquare Media's Townsquare Ignite unit.
Big Ten’s Future Path On Radio Continues With Compass
“We are thrilled to renew this partnership and especially happy for our partners and fans who will continue to have full access to these broadcasts nationwide,” said Mr. Michael Calderon, Sr. VP of Programming and Digital Media for the Big Ten Network.
Net Revenue Growth Can’t Curb Wider Net Loss For MediaCo
MediaCo Holding Inc., the publicly traded owner of Estrella Media and longtime New York audio brands WBLS and WQHT "HOT 97," quietly released its second quarter earnings results following Friday's closing bell for U.S. financial markets. The prognosis for the company led by CEO Albert Rodriguez?
K-LOVE Grows With A Bicoastal NoCal Purchase
A Mendocino County, Calif., FM radio station with a Class B signal capable of reaching Laytonville, to the north, and northern portions of Santa Rosa and St. Helena to the south is being spun by Bicoastal Media. The buyer in this deal brokered by Kalil & Co.? It's the giant of Christian Contemporary Music.
A Rose City AM Heads To Horizon
Alan Gottlieb has moved forward with the sale of an AM radio station that's presently silent under special temporary authority with the FCC. It is now poised to return to life under new ownership, thanks to a deal signed off by Keith Shipman.
In Montana, A Forgotten Umbrella’s FM Is Taken
It enjoys a 56kw Class C FM signal serving Whitefish, Mont., and many of its small surrounding communities. Soon, it will no longer be tied to a Forgotten Umbrella — the name of the licensee spinning this facility.
Great Northern Completes ‘TNN Purchase
In June 2025, a 50/50 partnership between longtime communications law pro Arthur Belendiuk and John J. Fuller came to an end. Then, in April 2026, Fuller moved forward with the sale of a Class C3 Country station serving the Burlington, Vt. market. That transaction brokered by Richard A. Foreman Associates has now closed.
Red Apple Media Dismisses Lee Harris From News Operation
After just three months and two months at Red Apple Media, the parent of WABC Radio and the recently launched Worldwide News Network, Sr. VP of News & Programming Lee Harris has exited the operation. According to a company spokesperson, Harris was asked to depart the operation over differences linked to his leadership style.