Thursday, April 9, 2026

Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

The InFOCUS Podcast: Steve Jones, Skyview Networks

In this fresh InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Skyview Networks head and now full-owner Steve Jones shares with Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson a little bit more behind his decision to buy Skyview, along with what’s ahead for NAB Show attendees come April 19 in Las Vegas. This includes a new product launch.

Edison: Radio Tops As An In-Car Audio Choice

As automakers continue to test the waters of complete radio removal from their vehicles, Edison Research's first public look at its Q1 2026 Share of Ear data shows AM/FM still commands 55% of in-car audio time among US listeners 13 and older.
Money

Woes Be Gone, Radio: BIA Hikes 2026 Local Ad Forecast

BIA Advisory Services is increasing its total local ad revenue forecast by $2.8 million. How is that possible, given the well-publicized core revenue woes of many publicly traded radio broadcasting companies? The short answer is political advertising in a mid-term election year.

Nautel Brings Two Low-Power AM Transmitters To Life

Just in time for the 2026 NAB Show, radio broadcast transmitter company Nautel has broadened its collection of NX Series AM transmitters with two new digital/analog low‑power models. The new transmitters bring Nautel’s AM modulation and digital transmission capabilities to lower power levels for the first time.

Integrated Weather Services Now Available For Radio Affiliates

Seaboard Networks, a Maryland-based provider of syndicated programming and 24/7 radio formats, has announced a new strategic partnership with Local Storm Center to deliver localized weather services to its affiliate stations nationwide.

Caroline Beasley: ‘A Year of Meaningful Transformation’ Concludes

For Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley, last year wasn't easy, but she believes the company founded 65 years ago by her father did what was necessary to steer through Class V rapids and avoid any cascades.

Beasley’s Delayed Q4, FY 2025 Results Reflect Sharp Downturn

Industry insiders believe divestments of more stations are in the works in multiple markets as key institutional investors such as Mario Gabelli have their eye on a fiscal turnaround. When will that happen? Not anytime soon, based on the Q4 and full-year 2025 results Beasley released on Wednesday morning.
Mary Berner

Cumulus Bankruptcy Faces Objections Over Royalties, Release

A pair of legal challenges filed Tuesday in a Houston U.S. bankruptcy court have put a dark cloud on Cumulus Media’s prepackaged Chapter 11 reorganization plan and emergence from debtor-in-possession status.

APM Teams With StreamGuys On Revenue Generation Platform

Every dollar matters for the noncommercial secular radio and television properties found across the U.S. That's why noncommercial station licensees may have great interest in a private underwriting and sponsorship marketplace purpose-built for public media.
Elisa Torres

Don Cheto, Mero Earn a Sigma Syndication Push

Sigma Audio Networks is expanding its national audio platform by putting Estrella Media's "Don Cheto al Aire" into national syndication while handling national ad sales. Concurrently, it is offering its WQHT "HOT 97" in New York morning show to all interested parties across the U.S. in a new syndication deal.

BSW, Lawo Partner For U.S. Radio Offerings

Broadcast Supply Worldwide (BSW) has signed an agreement allowing it to bring Lawo’s radio production and broadcast infrastructure solutions to stations across the United States. This includes integrated packages built around Lawo’s IP-based workflow technology.

Beasley Ready To Discuss Its FY 2025 Health Report

With peers announcing when they will release their Q1 2026 financial results, the company led by CEO Caroline Beasley is gearing up for the release of its fiscal 2025 Profit & Loss report. What can investors including Mario Gabelli expect to hear from the company?
Stu Rosenstein, CFO, Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media Confirms Its Q1 Earnings Release Date

Grab your coffee and favorite breakfast biscuit and set your alarms for an early rise on Monday, May 11. Why? The C-Suite at Townsquare Media will once again present its quarterly earnings results bright and early to start the week. 

Licata To Lead iHeartMedia’s Multiplatform Group

The nation's biggest audio content creator and distributor has a new CEO for the unit that includes its more than 860 local broadcast radio stations; its radio networks businesses (including Premiere Networks and TTWN); and the Enterprise Business Development Group. She rises from President of Markets Group & Sales Operations.
Joyce Wirthlin

Wirthlin In As Cumulus’ SLC Leader

The five audio brands serving the Wasatch Front owned and operated by Cumulus Media have a new President/GM, and it is the ex-Market President for the iHeartMedia stations serving Salt Lake City.