Two talkers out in Philly
Larry Mendte has been fired from Merlin Media’s conservative talker in Philadelphia, WWIQ-FM IQ 106.9, where the former CBS 3 anchor had been serving...
Podcast Radio Partners With LRN For Talk Offering
Podcast Radio, which puts podcasts into a traditional programming schedule and is being offered by Gary Krantz-helmed Krantz Media Group, has signed an agreement with Local Radio Networks (LRN) that heralds that organization's first foray into spoken word formats.
NextRadio Now Optimized for Tablets
The NextRadio app now has a cleaner look on tablets.
Beasley Talks Swaps as Q1 Ends In Net Loss
After posting a double-digit revenue decline to open 2025, Beasley Media Group confirms it is actively evaluating potential station swaps amid possible FCC regulatory changes that could reignite radio M&A. “Earlier in the year, there were discussions, multiple discussions," said CEO Caroline Beasley.
New Trump Radio Ad Airs in Iowa
New Trump PAC buys radio ads in Iowa.
Beusse still gets paid
By comparison to what we’ve seen in the headlines for departing CEOs at troubled financial institutions, Tom Beusse doesn’t exactly have a golden parachute....
Dickey responds to “Tricky Dickey” story
John Dickey, Cumulus COO, spoke with RBR-TVBR, addressing an article from Jerry DelColliano’s Inside Music Media which mentioned Cumulus is rewarding agencies that book and...
WNTI Won’t Be Just a WXPN Repeater
Centenary College is selling WNTI(FM) to the University of Pennsylvania’s WXPN.
SNL Kagan Confirms It: Radio Deals Slowest Since ’80s
Party like it's 1982: Radio deal volume in fiscal year 2016 reached $522.6 million.
Double Deal for Alpine Combo
An AM-FM combo in southwest Texas is headed to new owners
Townsquare re-ups with Fox News
Fox News Radio confirms they have renewed their partnership for three more years. The deal keeps FNR’s 5-Minute News Service on stations in Billings,...
Royster leaving Radio One
After 11 years as CFO of Radio One, dating back to before its IPO, Scott Royster has announced that he is leaving the company...
A Big Special Dividend For Saga Shareholders
Saga Communications shareholders of record as of today will be receiving a Christmas bonus of sorts come January 12, 2024, as the company's Board of Directors is moving forward with a sizable special cash dividend. Today's activity likely prices the dividend into the value of the company's stock.
Coleman Insights Sold To Canadian Market Research Giant
An Oakville, Ontario-headquartered market research firm has acquired a 46-year-old Raleigh-based operation that has served the radio, podcasting and streaming industries with insights designed to build stronger brands and developer better talent. What does this mean for Coleman Insights?
Moody’s downgrades Sirius debt
With Sirius Satellite Radio taking on 250 million in new debt, Moody's Investors Service has downgraded some of the company's existing debt. Moody's said...