The InFOCUS Podcast, from RBR+TVBR — With Joe D’Angelo
In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson speaks with Joe D’Angelo, the Senior Vice President of Global Broadcast Radio at Xperi Inc. It's another great pre-2026 NAB Show briefing that also gives you the scoop on "Cocktails and Conversation" participation.
A ‘Neuroscience-Informed’ AI Music Scheduling Option Bows
Artificial intelligence-powered audio announcing opportunities are a key offering from Super Hi-Fi. Just in time for the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas, it has brought to market a music scheduling machine "built for the way the human brain experiences music."
Cumulus Media Gets Houston Bankruptcy Court Restructuring OK
The second bankruptcy filing from Cumulus Media in a decade is nearing a quick end. A Houston federal bankruptcy court judge on Wednesday approved an agreement sees the owner of broadcast radio stations across a wide variety of markets across the U.S., enter into a restructuring support agreement.
‘The Sports Leader’ In S.F. Bay Area Sticks With Niners
With parent company Cumulus Media ready to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection thanks to a Houston federal judge's approval of a prepackaged restructuring plan, one of its strongest radio stations has extended a flagship audio deal with the San Francisco 49ers that dates to 2005.
Here Are The 2026 Giants of Broadcasting
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has revealed its 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts class, headlined by one of television's most-beloved fictional radio hosts. He'll be appearing alongside some of the radio industry's real-life legends.
A Mile High Digital Advertising Pact For KSE, Townsquare Media
In a step that gives publicly traded Townsquare Media access to advertising opportunities in a large market adjacent to one of its own longtime radio and online hubs, the company led by CEO Bill Wilson has forged a strategic digital advertising partnership with Kroenke Sports and entertainment.
Beasley Celebrates America’s 250th With Local Care
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Beasley Media Group’s Community of Caring Initiative is being rolled out across on-air, digital, and in-car platforms, leading up to the historic milestone—with Philadelphia playing a key role as the birthplace of American independence.
A Golden State Deal That Returns ‘Rocking M’ Name
A family-run company with a very familiar name to many radio industry leaders has agreed to purchase an AM/FM combo and three FM stations. To be clear, this deal does not involve Monte or Doris Miller, but seven Montgomery family members who have come together to form Rocking M Media Group.
Cumulus Media Nearing Bankruptcy Exit
CEO Mary Berner, who has led the company since 2015, and CFO Frank Lopez-Balboa will remain under amended employment agreements, though the filing is careful to note the incoming board retains full authority to replace them.
A ‘PQ’ Proposition For Tackling Hispanic Radio’s Ad Dollar Disconnect
The U.S. Hispanic population has grown 19% since 2016. So why does advertising investment in Hispanic media remain a fraction of what its audience size and listenership would warrant? Patrick Quinn, of PQ Media, has some suggestions on capturing that missing slice of the pie.
A Beasley ‘Coyote’ Talent Ready For A Wider Orbit
Beasley Media Group is teaming up with WideOrbit by placing the Program Director and midday host of a Las Vegas Country station in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center for two days during the 2026 NAB Show. There, he'll broadcast live to engage in an on-site product activation.
Skyview Formally Unveils A Cloud-Based Distribution Platform
With the 2026 NAB Show quickly approaching, Skyview Networks is officially moving forward with the launch of a new cloud-native, broadcast-grade audio distribution platform. Introducing Cirocast, designed to give broadcasters a new way to increase revenue as companies invest in the modernization of their operations.
Cogeco: Overcoming ‘Turbulent’ Radio Advertising Once Again
It is the company that operates the Breezeline MVPD formerly known as Atlantic Broadband in the U.S. and a collection of radio stations across the province of Québec, including CKOI-FM and "The Beat 92.5" in Montréal. Cogeco Communications has unveiled its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report. What's the big takeaway?
Former K.C. Radio Leader Dave Alpert Dies
From late 2003 through the fall of 2020, he was widely known for his local leadership roles at radio stations in Kansas City. Now, many in the broadcasting industry are pausing to honor Dave Alpert, who has lost his battle with cancer. Alpert was retired and resided in Naples, Fla.
Birch Wins Again In Third FM Translator Interference Claim
As November 2018 began, a two-year interference battle between Lakes Media and a FM translator in the Raleigh-Durham market ended with the silence of W234AR. Then came tiny W252EL at 98.3 MHz in Cary, N.C., creating in fall 2024 a third interference headache for Lakes Media. At long last, Birch has a win.