Friday, May 8, 2026

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?

Telos Alliance, Super Hi-Fi Strike Tech Partnership

The company long associated with radio engineering pioneer Frank Foti has signed a pact with the Los Angeles-based AI-powered radio services provider that is designed to improve the listener experience while giving broadcast radio team members more time in their day for other tasks and responsibilities.

Airtasker Scores Multimillion-Dollar Pacts With Two Big Media Companies

It calls itself a "global marketplace for local services." Now, this Australia-based business is gaining attention by signing a pair of strategic media partnerships that mark a "significant milestone" in the company's U.S. expansion.

A Pacific Area President for iHeartMedia

As Area President, this woman will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations across multiple platforms including broadcast, digital, mobile, social and live events for the Pacific Area. She will report to Dan Lankford, Division President for iHeartMedia.

Entry Window Opens For New York Festivals 2025 Radio Awards

NYF’s Radio Awards has opened the 2025 competition for entries and introduced seven new categories, "further showcasing the wide range of talent and creativity that drives the industry," New York Festivals shared on Wednesday.
Auddia

A Pay-For-Commercial Free Broadcast Radio App Gets Key Integrations

The company behind a technology that can transform commercial broadcast radio to a subscription-based ad-free streaming offering says its mobile app is now compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces. The news triggered strong pre-market buying of Auddia Inc. stock. 
Cary Pahigian

Salem TV Offering Ads Pluto To Planetary Distribution

Salem Media Group's recently launched Salem News Channel TV platform, led by Cary Pahigian, has arrived on one of the biggest sources for free ad-supported streaming television stations in the nation.

Stephens Moves Ahead With LMA-To-O&O Plan In Louisiana

A Class A facility serving Alexandria, La., with Adult Contemporary music, operated under a Time Brokerage Agreement with Stephens Media Group, is being sold. SMG is the hopeful owner, pending FCC approval, as it converts a lease into a owned-and-operated opportunity.

A Texas Panhandle Chevy Dealer Buys A Radio Combo

A Class C3 FM and its 250-watt Class D AM sibling are being sold to a buyer that's driven ... literally, given the name of the entity scooping up this Lone Star State combo. The buyer's nomenclature is appropriate, as it is a new entity formed by the owner of a local Chevrolet dealer. 

FCC Gives Blessing To A Ham Radio Purchase

The FCC on Thursday granted the license transfer applications for a group of radio properties serving Madisonville, Ky., putting the closing of the $815,000 transaction on the fast track.

FCC OK’s Consent Decree To Resolve OPIF Fail

A Class A FM radio station serving Storm Lake, Iowa and its surrounding small towns is resolving an Online Public File rule violation by signing a Consent Decree the Media Bureau's Audio Division has agreed to.

MediaCo Taps Estrella Team For Twin HD2 Station Launches

In mid-April, Estrella Media signed off on a transaction that saw the sale of its network, content, digital, and commercial operations to the owner of two radio stations in New York. Now, MediaCo Holding Inc. is tapping into that investment with the launch of HD2 multicast stations in the Big Apple.

Playfly Widens Partnership With Skyview Networks

Starting with the just-started 2024 season, Skyview will serve as the exclusive audio distribution, inventory management and production partner for Penn State’s Nittany Lions and Virginia Tech’s Hokies, while also serving as the exclusive football production provider of the Spanish broadcast for USC’s Trojans.

Salem Spins Off Gospel Signals In Little Rock

It is building a new station in Little Rock, the company says. It likely involves Rock music, and it will be replacing the Gospel programming on two FM translators and an AM radio station it is acquiring in a freshly filed deal awaiting FCC approval. Who's the seller? It is Salem Media Group.

The InFOCUS Podcast: Chuck Benfer

Pamal Broadcasting's stations across Upstate New York and lower Vermont continue to excel, with tremendous ratings and revenue success for some heritage Adult Contemporary and Top 40 brands. How does the company do it? Find out in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, as we talk to COO Chuck Benfer.