http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss ROL Editor 1.0 radionews@radioonline.com (Radio News) radionews@radioonline.com (Radio News) 5 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49017 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:06:45 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49017 American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) has promoted Isaiah Bryant to Senior Vice President of Revenue andamp; Strategic Partnerships, expanding his leadership responsibilities across the company's national sales and business development efforts. In his new role, Bryant will oversee AURN's national revenue https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49020 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:47 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49020 Cumulus Media has expanded the reach of its Kansas City-based KCMO Talk Radio (95.7 FM andamp; 710 AM) with the launch of a full-time simulcast on KTOP-FM (102.9) in Topeka. The new format debuted at noon Central time Monday, replacing the station's previous Country format as "102.9 Cat https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49021 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:24 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49021 A new blog from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One's Audio Active Group is challenging common assumptions about radio advertising frequency, arguing that many advertisers and sellers significantly underestimate the number of commercials needed to achieve campaign goals. In the latest blog, Pierre Bouvard https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49018 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:11:20 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49018 The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) is launching a new four-part live presentation series aimed at helping broadcasters leverage artificial intelligence to improve sales performance, identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth. Entitled "The AI Advantage for Radio Sales," the series https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42878 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:26:57 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42878 Christian FM Media announces that the Geoff and Danielle Show will join Gospel WGTH in Richlands VA. The duo will host weekday afternoons from 3-7pm starting Monday, June 8, on 105.5 FM, 540 AM, and streaming at wgth.net. "We are excited to partner with Ron Brown and the entire WGTH team to bring Geoff https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49019 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:33:08 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49019 Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) will host a free webinar exploring the growing role of artificial intelligence in radio sales on July 15. The session, entitled "AI in Radio Sales: Work Smarter, Sell More," is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at 2 p.m. ET and is designed for radio sellers, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49023 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:38:47 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49023 SiriusXM will deliver live audio coverage of all 104 matches of FIFA World Cup 2026, providing listeners across the U.S. with comprehensive access to the tournament from June 11 through the championship match on July 19. The broadcasts will feature FOX Sports' English-language https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49022 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:31:45 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49022 Premiere Networks is making a special three-hour Independence Day program hosted by syndicated personality Glenn Beck available to Talk outlets as part of the nation's celebration of America's 250th birthday. Entitled "The American Story," the cinematic-style special explores the events, people and turning https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49015 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:47:23 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49015 Southern California radio personality Craig "Sea" Carpenter, whose distinctive voice was heard on many of the region's legendary rock stations during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, died June 1 following a short illness. He was survived by his children, siblings and extended family. Carpenter built a lengthy https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49014 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:31:43 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49014 The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association inducted seven broadcasting professionals into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame during a ceremony held June 4 at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center in Framingham, recognizing distinguished careers in radio and television. Among the 2026 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42877 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:32:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42877 Longtime WSOC-FM (Country 103.7) Charlotte personalities Charlie andamp; Debbie are named the Beasely outlet's new morning show hosts. The duo will officially take over mornings beginning June 22. Charlie andamp; Debbie have been a familiar presence on the station for more than two decades. Their move from afternoons to https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49016 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:52:26 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49016 NASCAR Hall of Famer and longtime Motor Racing Network broadcaster Ned Jarrett has died at the age of 93. According to a statement released by his family, Jarrett passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 4 at his home in Newton, NC, surrounded by family. "Our father was a devout Christian and a https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18406 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:33:09 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18406 iHeartMedia shareholders have approved a significant expansion of the company's long-term incentive compensation program, authorizing an additional 13 million shares for employee equity awards and extending the plan for another decade. The changes were approved during iHeartMedia's Annual Meeting of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49011 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:18:55 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49011 Small businesses face increasing pressure to make every marketing dollar count as they navigate a growing number of advertising channels and heightened demands to demonstrate return on investment, according to a new Audacy Insights report. The report, entitled "Small Business Budgets. Big Expectations. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49010 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:04:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49010 Federated Media has promoted veteran programmer Jesse Garcia to Program Director of Country WQHK (K105) in Fort Wayne, IN, effective immediately. He will continue serving as Program Director of sister Country WBYT (B100) in South Bend. Garcia has spent more than 16 years programming B100, where he also hosts https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49013 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:46:01 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49013 Entravision Communications says it has made history with what it describes as the first AI co-hosted Spanish-language radio show in the U.S., as its Los Angeles morning program "Al Aire y Sin Permiso" continues to post strong audience growth. The show, heard weekdays from 8-10am on KLYY-FM (Jose 97.5) in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49012 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:39:25 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49012 iHeartPodcasts and Mail Order Company have signed a new multi-year agreement to continue producing the comedy podcast "This Is Important," extending a partnership that began with the show's launch in 2020. Created and hosted by "Workaholics" stars Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson, the podcast https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49009 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:54:56 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49009 Progressive Insurance and Arnold Worldwide captured the Best of Show honors at the 2026 Radio Mercury Awards, which celebrated excellence in radio and audio advertising during the competition's 35th annual awards presentation at Sony Hall. The winning campaign, "Truckers Unite https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49006 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:32:28 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49006 Radio and podcasts continued to dominate ad-supported audio consumption in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 82% of all daily ad-supported listening time, according to Nielsen's latest edition of The Record, produced in partnership with Edison Research. The quarterly https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49005 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:11:08 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49005 Louisville Public Media (LPM) has appointed Nicole Humphrey as Vice President of Development, effective June 8. Humphrey joins LPM from The Nature Conservancy, where she served as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky for the past five years. She brings more than 12 years of nonprofit fundraising https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49004 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:04:01 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49004 The Washington State Association of Broadcasters (WSAB) has named veteran media executive Jim Rose as its new President and CEO, effective June 15. Rose brings more than 30 years of broadcasting and media leadership experience to the role, having served in senior executive positions at major-market https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49008 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49008 Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has opened applications for its 8th Annual Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, a year-long leadership development program designed to support and advance women working in radio programming. The mentorship will select one female programming professional https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42876 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:22:07 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42876 WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic) Philadelphia has announced that longtime sports radio host John Kincade will leave the station's morning show at the end of July. Kincade's final broadcast on the "Kincade andamp; Salciunas Morning Show" will air on Friday, July 31. Following his departure, Andrew Salciunas will continue https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49007 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:10:49 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49007 New York Public Radio (NYPR) has promoted three longtime leaders to expanded editorial and creative roles as the organization continues to grow its multi-platform news, podcasting, live event and cultural programming initiatives. NYPR President and CEO Christy Tanner announced https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42875 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:53:40 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42875 Connoisseur Media has added Hall of Fame broadcaster Blair Garner to the lineup at Country 97.9 KGNC in Amarillo, where he will host afternoons weekdays from 3-7pm. Garner brings nearly three decades of syndicated Country radio experience to the station and returns to the Texas Panhandle, where he grew up