http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:00 -0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:23:00 -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=n48661 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:39:08 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48661 Geoff Rich, President of Take On The Day, LLC and a longtime leader behind The Dr. Laura Program, died suddenly Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Rich was a serial entrepreneur who co-created Radio Today and played a key role in guiding The Dr. Laura Program through Take On The Day, LLC, where he served as https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18366 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:32:59 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18366 Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has entered into a temporary forbearance agreement with holders of a majority of its outstanding 9.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 after the notes reached maturity on March 1. The Miami-based company said it has been engaged in discussions https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48660 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:52:41 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48660 The New England Revolution and iHeartMedia Boston have announced a new media partnership naming WZRM (Rumba 97.7 FM) as the Spanish-language broadcast home for all 17 Revolution home games during the 2026 Major League Soccer season. The broadcasts will be available on Rumba 97.7 FM https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48654 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:22:43 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48654 Audacy has appoinnted Erik Bradley Brand Manager of KSPF-FM (98.7 The Spot) in Dallas. In the role, Bradley will oversee the station's content strategy, talent, operations and branding for the classic hits outlet. Bradley will continue to hold several other positions within Audacy, including Brand Manager of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48659 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:52:15 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48659 Lotus has appointed Andrew Adams as General Manager of its Seattle cluster and Jeff Connell as Director of Operations andamp; Brand Management. Adams will oversee the company's three Seattle stations, including KVI-AM, KNWN AM-FM, and KPLZ-FM. According to Chief Operating Officer Jim Kalmenson, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18364 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:47:37 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18364 Urban One reported lower revenue and a wider loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting weaker advertising demand and the absence of political advertising seen in the prior year. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Silver Spring, MD-based media company posted net https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48657 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:40:34 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48657 Podcast and online audio consumption in the U.S. have reached record levels, according to The Infinite Dial 2026 study released by Edison Research at SSRS with support from SiriusXM Media. The annual report, presented by Edison Research Vice President Megan Lazovick alongside Podnews editor James https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48656 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:37:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48656 iHeartMedia and TikTok have partnered to launch TikTok Radio from iHeart, a new music and culture station that blends trending songs with the creators and viral moments driving discovery on TikTok. The fast-paced format will debut March 13 on the free iHeartRadio app and across 28 stations https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18365 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:08:32 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18365 Saga Communications reported a net loss in the fourth quarter and for the full year 2025, driven largely by a sizable impairment charge related to goodwill and FCC license values. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, Saga reported net revenue of $26.5 million, down https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48655 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:28:46 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48655 Urban One has expanded its partnership with veteran radio personality and comedian Rickey Smiley with a five-year extension of the nationally syndicated The Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the launch of a new video podcast series. The company announced that Rickey Smiley On The Spot will debut March 24 on https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42816 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:17:25 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42816 SummitMedia has named Casey Atkins Promotions Manager and midday host at WKHK (K95.3) in Richmond, VA. In the new role, Atkins will oversee the station's promotional strategy and community engagement efforts while hosting weekdays in middays. "I'm thrilled to join SummitMedia Richmond. This is an https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42817 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:25:18 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42817 WGTS-FM in Washington, DC, has named Summer Shepherd as the Contemporary Christian outlet's new afternoon drive host, effective March 23. Shepherd has nearly 15 years of radio experience and has spent the past three years co-hosting mornings with Jerry Woods, serving listeners across the Washington, DC metro https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48658 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:56:57 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48658 YMH Studios has announced a strategic partnership with Magellan AI that will provide full multi-platform attribution free of charge to advertisers and agencies running campaigns across its podcast network. Under the agreement, attribution coverage across RSS audio distributed through Megaphone, Spotify https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18363 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:19:09 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18363 Salem Media Group reported lower revenue and a net loss for 2025, according to its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Christian and conservative multimedia company posted total net revenue of $212.7 million in 2025, down from $237.6 million in 2024, a decline of roughly 10% year over https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48652 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:57:41 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48652 iHeartMedia has announced a new production, marketing and distribution agreement with the Global Gaming League (GGL), expanding the company's presence in gaming culture through original podcast content. Under the partnership, iHeart will serve as GGL's audio partner, collaborating on a slate of original https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48653 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:01:10 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48653 Westwood One will once again provide full audio coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, broadcasting every game of the tournament from the First Four through the national title game. Coverage begins March 17 at 6:30pm ET ahead of the First Four and continues through the National https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42814 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:03:44 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42814 WDZH-FM (ALT 98.7) in Detroit has named Amanda Habrowski as the station's new morning host. "Amanda in the AM" will debut March 12 and air weekdays from 6-10am ET. Most recently, she served as Content Director and afternoon host at KYMT (93.1 The Mountain) in Las Vegas. Her career has also included stops in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42815 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:09:08 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42815 Skyview Networks-syndicated "XYZ with Erik Zachary" has expanded its affiliate lineup, bringing the weekday program to more than 35 stations nationwide. The show recently launched on Beasley Media stations WNKS-FM (KISS 95.1) in Charlotte and WHHD-FM (HD98.3) in Augusta. It has also joined the lineup at https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48651 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:29:04 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48651 TuneIn will provide complete audio coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament through its partnership with Westwood One. Beginning March 17, TuneIn Premium subscribers will be able to follow all 68 teams throughout the tournament, culminating with the national https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48650 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:30:17 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48650 Radio continues to maintain a dominant and stable position in the audio landscape, according to new findings from the 2026 FMR/Eastlan Ratings National Radio Listening Survey. The study shows that 84% of adults ages 25-64 listen to AM/FM radio each week, a level that has remained remarkably consistent https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48649 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:10:28 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48649 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is urging policymakers to modernize federal broadcast ownership regulations, arguing that outdated rules could threaten the ability of local stations to keep live sports free and widely accessible. In a recent blog post, NAB Director of Communications and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48645 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:38:07 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48645 Local Radio Networks (LRN) has acquired Radio Workflow (RWF), combining programming and operational technology into a single platform aimed at streamlining radio station operations. The deal brings together LRN's 24/7 music programming services with Radio Workflow's cloud-based management system, which https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48644 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:05:18 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48644 MaxxKonnect has named veteran broadcaster Dave Supplee as Development and Support Engineer, adding more than four decades of industry experience to the company's engineering team. Supplee spent 26 years with Cumulus Media, most recently serving as Regional Engineer for the Northeast. During his tenure https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48648 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:51:55 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48648 The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is seeking experienced journalists to volunteer as judges for the 2026 Edward R. Murrow Awards, citing an urgent need for additional evaluators. RTDNA says it is currently short on volunteers to review entries in television, radio and Spanish-language https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48646 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:40:20 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48646 Syndicated country host Rowdy Yates continues to grow his national presence as several new stations add his programming lineup. The SuiteRadio program Ridin' with Rowdy has been added to the nightly schedule at 96.1 KWS-FM in Charleston, WV. Yates has also joined the weeknight lineup at WUUQ-FM in