Friday, July 10, 2026

iHeartRadio Music Awards hit with trademark suit

The iHeartRadio Music Awards, which aired across CCME radio stations and on NBC 5/1
Lincoln Financial Group

Lincoln Financial Media Q1 down 11.8%

Lincoln Financial Media revenue fell 11.8% in Q1. Revenue was $15 million for the 16-station group

FCC approves Birach CP move to Illinois

The FCC has approved Birach Broadcasting's application to relocate their CP from a new station on

Martina McBride co-hosts America’s Morning Show

America’s Morning Show welcomed Martina McBride to co-host the 5/1 show and talk about her newest project, Everlasting. Also, Nashville's

Magic Broadcasting closes KDAY sale

Magic Broadcasting has closed on the previously announced sale of its Los Angeles radio station, KDAY

Rick Thomas named PD at 92.3 NOW NYC

Rick Thomas has been named program director for CBS Radio’s Top 40 92.3 NOW (WNOW-FM) NYC
Sirius XM

Sirius XM to offer $750 million in Senior Notes

Sirius XM Radio announced it intends to offer $750 million of Senior Notes due 2024 to qualified institutional buyers. Sirius XM said it intends to use the net proceeds from

RadioIO buys CrowdStream

Streaming curated music provider RadioIO announced a buy of the mobile app business of Crowdstream to strengthen its relationship with

Chio returns to Philly

CCME Philadelphia’s Mix 106.1 (WISX-FM) announced the return of “Chio In The Morning,” beginning 5/1. Chio, along with co-host Nicole, will host weekday mornings from 6-9:00 a.m. The show will include music from the 90's to now, entertainment news, fun topics and Chio’s signature “War of the Roses.”

Jim Richards to take OM/PD role at KFOG, KSAN

Cumulus has named programming vet Jim Richards as Operations Manager/Program Director of
Spotify

Spotify signs with Sprint

Spotify announced it is offering extended free trials and discounted subscriptions to Sprint customers. The deal takes effect online on
Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc.

Beasley Q1 down 2.4%; weather to blame

Beasley Broadcast Group’s Q1 revenue was $24.2 million, down 2.4% from $24.8 million in Q1
U.S. Congress

House majority now supports LRFA

A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives is now co-sponsoring a resolution that

Mike Francesa to be inducted into NYSBA Hall of Fame

CBS Radio’s Sports Radio WFAN-AM/FM, announced that afternoon driver Mike Francesa has been
Cumulus

Cumulus Q1 up 34% with WestwoodOne addition

On an actual basis, net revenues for Q1 increased $74.2 million, or 34.1%, to $292.0 million, compared