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.
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.
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.
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.