How America Listens, According to Nielsen Audio
The latest Audio Today report from Nielsen has been released. And, to little surprise, the nation's dominant audience measurement source for Radio says the findings underscore industry's position "as a powerhouse for reach and ROI." But will advertisers and CMOs listen and respond?
JVC Gets Another Stab At Selling Fla. FM
In July 2023, RBR+TVBR first reported on the sale of a Class C3 FM licensed to High Springs, Fla., that today airs a "Hot Talk" format targeting men between Gainesville and western portions of Jacksonville. It is now known that the announced sale has not transpired.
SBS Forbearance Deal Comes With ‘Constructive Discussions’ With Debtholders
On March 1, SBS reached an important deadline — one it didn't expect to make. That's when the company founded and led by Raúl Alarcón Jr. was to repay its 9.75% Senior Secured Notes. It did not. The company now has a little more time to figure out what to do, with lenders saying OK to the extra time.
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Adams To Lead Lotus’ Trio Of Seattle Audio Brands
A trio of radio brands formerly owned by Fisher Broadcasting and sold to Lotus Seattle Corporation by Sinclair Inc. has a new General Manager. At the same time, the Lotus Communications arm has selected a new Director of Operations & Brand Management.
An iHeart FM Ready To Cheer ‘¡Viva La Revolución!’
The HeartMedia-owned Spanish-language radio station serving Boston has reached a play-by-play agreement with the region's Major League Soccer team. Coverage begins Sunday (3/15) and will continue across the 2026 season for the New England Revolution.
Has Cumulus’ Bankruptcy Killed Its Nielsen Antitrust Case?
Lenders taking control of Cumulus will ultimately decide whether and how aggressively to pursue the case once the stay lifts, a decision that will fall to an entirely new board. Every current Cumulus director is deemed to have resigned upon the plan’s effective date, as the broadcaster goes private.
Price Revealed In Red Wolf’s Hall Deal
On Wednesday, RBR+TVBR first reported on the sale of two Southern New England radio brands by Hall Communications to a new subsidiary of Connecticut-based radio station owner Red Wolf Broadcasting Corp. Today, details regarding the transaction, including the price, became known.
A Bigger Net Loss For Urban One
The nation’s largest media company superserving African Americans saw its net revenue shrink by nearly $20 million during the final three months of 2024, as its net loss widened due to across-the-board revenue dips — including a 7.4% decline in digital advertising.
TikTok Radio Heading To 28 iHeartMedia HD Multicast Channels
Three months ago, it was dropped by Sirius XM ahead of a shift to iHeartMedia. Now, the nation's top audio content creation and distribution platform is rolling out its incarnation of TikTokRadio with digital and HD multicast access across the U.S.
Salem Media Releases Its 2025 Earnings Report
How did Salem Media, the company focused on conservative secular and Christian-themed spoken word content, perform during the fourth quarter of 2025? That's not exactly clear, as the company opted to release its full-year 2025 fiscal health analysis on Wednesday, which doesn't include any Q4 breakout data.
FCC Green-Lights Connoisseur’s Bakersfield Exit
The Commission has given its regulatory approval to an agreement announced in November 2025 that will see four stations owned by Alpha Media and obtained by Connoisseur Media through its merger with the former Portland, Ore.-headquartered radio broadcasting company.
LRN Acquires A Traffic, Billing, Sales and Production Platform
A cloud-based management, traffic, billing, sales, and AI-powered production platform designed specifically for broadcasters co-founded by Fletcher Ford has been acquired by a provider of 24/7 music formats for broadcast radio.
Hispanic-Targeted Female-Friendly Audio Network Bows
MediaCo's Sigma Audio Networks has launched a bilingual audio network created to celebrate and connect with the modern multicultural woman. Built around the tagline “Where Her Voice Leads,” the Hispanic-focused network blends contemporary music, lifestyle programming, and cultural conversation.
Star Power Lights Up The Plaza For BFOA Gala
Broadcasting’s biggest personalities mixed with television stars and media celebrities on Monday evening as the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) transformed The Plaza in New York into a who’s who of the industry at its annual gala, drawing nearly 300 leaders from radio and television.
Beasley Selects Its Next Las Vegas Leader
There's a new individual in charge of the five FM radio stations owned and operated by Beasley Media Group serving Southern Nevada. Getting the post is a woman who exited in October 2025 as an iHeartMedia Region President in Dallas, rising from a Regional Sr. VP of Sales role.