Friday, June 19, 2026

Wall Street Watcher Wary of Audacy

Audacy Corp. was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, but its fundamental picture is finally improving. That's the assessment of Daniel Jones, author of "Crude Value Insights" distributed by Seeking Alpha. This is good, Jones says. Alas, he believes it's not good enough.

Radio’s Q1 Ad Dollar Growth? Strong

MoffettNathanson has totaled the dollars seen across Q1 2022 for Radio and reaffirms what the industry is bragging about — the rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic's worst ad impacts is here.

Here Are Your 2022 Gracie Award Winners

This week The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation presented its 47th Annual Gracie Awards in Beverly Hills. The awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. Here are all the 2022 honorees.
Mario Rangel, South Texas Radio and Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department

In the Face Of Tragedy, A Local Radio Group Comforts

As tragedy struck Uvalde, Tex., on May 24, the Sales Manager for South Texas Radio's three FMs in the town — the only broadcast media properties around — sprung into action. He's not only the host of a morning show on one of those stations, but the chief of the local volunteer fire department. He's also the parent of a student at the elementary school where 19 students were killed by a gunman.
Marc Paskin, as shown in the 2011 ABC reality series "Secret Millionaire"

Once a ‘Secret Millionaire,’ Licensee Spins Ex-Beasley Properties

Less than four months ago, a “Secret Millionaire” featured in a March 2011 episode of the now-concluded ABC reality television series re-entered radio ownership by agreeing to take Beasley Media Group‘s remaining properties in this upscale South Palm Beach County city. Now, he's selling them.
NBC's Michigan Avenue tower in Chicago [Photo: Adam R Jacobson]

Alliance Agrees To Sale of Chicago AM Serving Polish Community

At 1490 on the AM dial, it possess a 1kw signal from 1 tower that allows it to cover much of the nation's third-largest market. For its Polish-speaking audience, that's proven to be a plus. Now, WPNA-AM is poised to welcome a new owner. What does that mean for the station's programming?

From FM To Podcasting for a Student-Run Station

By the end of 2021, a student-run radio station would go silent under a STA. The student body didn't want to pay for it, with fee reduction more important. Now, the former radio station is seeing its studios converted from live broadcast to podcast recording facilities.

The InFOCUS Podcast: Jack Hobbs

In this episode of the InFOCUS Podcast, hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, Jack Hobbs shares how he learned about the power of Audio, and how reVOLVER Podcasts was really ahead of the curve when seeking to connect consumers with on-demand content — the hottest desire across the U.S. today, regardless of language. LISTEN HERE
Elisa Torres

Torres Rises to SBS C-Suite With New Chief Role

Call her a trailblazer at the company founded in 1983 with the purchase of an AM radio station in Secaucus, N.J. by Raúl Alarcón Jr. Elissa Torres has become the first female executive to hold a Chief position at Spanish Broadcasting System.
Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision C-Suite Prepping for Three Investor Gatherings

Chris Young, the CFO and Treasurer for the U.S.-based media company that's quickly becoming a digitally focused entity with a global imprint but with roots in Hispanic radio and television, will be participating in a trio of events designed to impress institutions wishing to invest.

Audacy Celebrates a Radio Brand’s Centennial In Kansas

Audacy Corp. is taking a moment to recognize the 100th birthday of a Kansas radio brand. Why "brand" and not "station"? It swapped frequencies with a sibling on August 30, 2004, and it's that station — not KFH — that's technically entering its second century.

Another Stable Week At Spot Radio

Commitment to Radio is key to a savvy campaign and strong ROI, many a marketer will say. Here, Progressive, Indeed and ZipRecruiter have emerged as the biggest users of radio, as The Home Depot is back with another audio-heavy advertising campaign.

Beyond Spots and Dots: Managing Time and Accounts

A second-day session at the upcoming Hispanic Radio Conference sees industry experts share their strategies and time management practices to guarantee potential dollars are not left on the table. It's an opportunity for all in Radio to learn how to balance everything from broadcast activity and digital to events and podcasting — including hitting it out of the park with E-Sports!

Super-Charged American Tower Corp. OKs Dividend

Its shares, like most on Wall Street, started slumping on May 6. On Friday, they rocked forward by 4.8%, putting American Tower Corp. at $244.53 and back on track toward its 1-year target price of $291. What propelled AMT on an otherwise dismal day for U.S. financial markets? A hefty dividend is in the works.
Broadcast Tower

A ‘Mega Media’ Deal Converts a TBA To Ownership

A Class D daytime-only AM station, along with its FM translator serving the Rose Hill, N.C., area is poised to change hands. Pending regulatory approval, Mega Media will be the new owner.