Monday, May 11, 2026

A Nielsen Audio Renewal in Austin and Norfolk

The Nielsen Audio rankings for two top markets -- one in Virginia and the other in the Lone Star state -- will continue to display the stations for an entity operating under two different names in each of these locales.

AI-Powered Search Performance, Brought by Benztown

Radio imaging, voiceover, programming, podcasting and jingles producer Benztown says it has become the first imaging library company to bring the benefits of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to audio producers. How so?
A transmitter structure atop Baxter Pass in western Colorado

A Redo For A Rocky Mountain Alternative Sale

In June 2019, RBR+TVBR reported on the proposed sale of a 100kw FM serving the Grand Junction, Colo., market from high atop a mountain peak some two hours to the north. The intended buyer: a wholly owned subsidiary of Allen Brill’s Western Slope Communications. It turns out that deal never closed. Now, a new buyer has emerged for the facility.

With ‘Audience’ Over, Radio/TV Vet Ken Kohl Hangs It Up

In October 2009, a veteran radio programming executive joined AT&T Entertainment Group for a role that saw him "monitor technology acquisition responsibilities and optimize talent training responsibilities." This most recently included activity with the Audience Network, which ceased operations on May 23. With that move, Ken Kohl is retiring.

Ho, Ho, No? Sirius XM’s App Only Holiday Tune Move

For more than a month, yuletide tunes have been easily accessible across digital and terrestrial audio platforms accessible to all across the U.S. Yet, SiriusXM, which offered a plethora of holiday-themed channels to its subscribers in years past, has seemingly skimped on its satellite-delivered offerings. That's not the case, the satcaster says. There's an app for that explanation.

A Message To Marketers: Radio Yields Individuals

Our editor-in-chief's wife over the last several months has made product purchases and tried out paid services simply for learning about them from celebrities and "influencers" she follows on her Instagram feed. "Welcome to the new paradigm of advertising for the 2020s," Adam R Jacobson writes in this column. Is this bad news for radio? Not at all, and here's why.
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A First App for Radio with Voice Activation

The suburban Detroit-based mobile strategy and development company led by COO Bob Kernen is releasing what it says is the first app designed for radio with voice activation.

Veteran Hispanic News Anchor To Oversee ‘Salem Sí’ Launch

It is hardly a secret that a large segment of the Spanish-speaking U.S. Hispanic population is conservative and greatly tied to Christian values. As such, serving this group of consumers with in-language news and information could be of some value to the right media company. Salem believes it is the entity to bring such an endeavor to its successful fulfillment.

MPR News To Host ‘Report for America’

Report for America places talented emerging journalists in newsrooms across the country to meet an identified gap in local coverage. MPR News applied to be a Report for America host newsroom with the goal of expanding coverage and building stronger relationships with Minnesota’s growing Latino communities.

Urban One Founder Saluted On Capitol Hill

She founded the company presently known as Urban One and run by her son, Alfred Liggins III. On Tuesday, Cathy Hughes was recognized for her 40 years of service to African American media consumers on Capitol Hill.

Radio.com Gets A Connected Car Jolt From DTS

As of today, Radio.com is now integrated into DTS Connected Radio. The new in-dash product recently came to market in the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and more vehicle launches are on the way.
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Independence Rock: Using An Estate Sale As A Foundation

On November 10, an asset purchase agreement codified the transfer of a series of full-power and FM translator radio stations from an estate, trust and related broadcasting company to an individual who served as the day-to-day president of the stations under the now-deceased seller. Here are the details of this Golden State transaction.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent

Radio’s Financial Summit: The Big Forecast On What’s Ahead

A virtual Forecast 2021 LIVE, this year a two-day online event created due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, kicked off on Tuesday morning with an in-depth conversation on the novel coronavirus from an individual who many consider a medical authority on such topics: Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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Townsquare Shares: Another Big COVID-19 Rebound Tale

While Cumulus Media deserves credit for doubling its stock price in seven months' time, an audio industry peer is also in need of some more spotlights, as it, too, has seen its stock recover nicely since the end of October. That company is Townsquare Media.
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Cumulus Shares Soar Past The $10 Mark

On November 2, Cumulus shares were just over $5 per share. In mid-afternoon trading on Tuesday, CMLS was trading at double that value -- making the audio media company led by Mary Berner one of the hottest publicly traded broadcasting companies on Wall Street.