http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:50:00 -0000 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:50:00 -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=b18427 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:37:01 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18427 Cumulus Media reported second quarter 2026 net revenue of $167.9 million, down 9.7% from $186.0 million a year ago, as declines in its broadcast radio business continued to weigh on results. The company posted a net loss of $9.2 million, compared with a loss of $12.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42936 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:41:26 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42936 Cumulus Media's nationwide workforce reductions continue to claim veteran radio personalities, with departures reported in Norfolk, Syracuse and Columbia, MO. In Norfolk, Brandon "Shaggy" Stokes says he is no longer with CHR WNVZ (Z104), ending a 25-year run with the station. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49284 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:35 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49284 The winners of the 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. The annual honors recognize reporting that informs communities, holds those in power accountable and demonstrates excellence in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18426 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:58:42 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18426 Saga Communications reported second quarter 2026 net revenue of $26.4 million, down 6.5% from $28.2 million in the same period a year ago. Station operating income fell 50.6% to $3.0 million. Station operating expenses increased 5.4% to $23.4 million, or 3.9% excluding non-cash https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49285 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49285 The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, with voting members selecting 20 radio professionals for induction, including honorees in the organization's new "Small Markets/Big Voices" category. The Class of 2026 includes Doug Abernethy, Brenda Adriance-Fox, "Lisa Lisa" Bonnani, Bruce https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49283 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:14:30 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49283 Beasley Media Group has named Nick Rivers Assistant Program Director for Country WSOC-FM (Country 103.7) and AC WKQC-FM (K104.7) in Charlotte, effective August 24. Rivers will also host afternoon drive on Country 103.7, filling the opening created by Charlie andamp; Debbie's recent move to mornings. Rivers https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42935 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:48:53 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42935 Cumulus Media has parted ways with three staffers at Classic Hits WVBO-FM (103.9) in Appleton-Oshkosh, WI, including Operations Manager and Program Director Jay Philpott (pictured). Philpott tells RADIO ONLINE that he was let go Wednesday (8/12), along with WVBO morning host Steve McGrath and midday https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49282 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:50:17 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49282 Veteran broadcaster Lee Harris is leaving Red Apple Media less than three months after joining the company to help launch the Worldwide News Network. Harris joined Red Apple Media in May as Vice President of News for the Worldwide News Network, which launched May 23 following the shutdown of CBS News https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18425 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:52:09 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18425 K-LOVE, Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of Classic Rock WZBA-FM (100.7 The Bay) and two associated FM translators serving the Baltimore market from Shamrock Communications. The transaction includes WZBA-FM (100.7 MHz) licensed to Westminster, MD, along with translators W261CD https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49286 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:09:23 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49286 The World Classical Network is expanding its affiliate base, offering commercial and public radio stations a 24-hour classical music format featuring veteran personalities, specialty programming and internet delivery. The network traces its roots to 1998, when it launched following the closure of the https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18424 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:47:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18424 Beasley Broadcast Group reported second-quarter 2026 net revenue of $44.1 million, down from $53.0 million a year earlier, while Adjusted EBITDA increased to $5.3 million from $4.7 million. On a same-station basis, revenue declined 9.6%, reflecting continued weakness in traditional national and local https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49279 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:14:19 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49279 Streaming music has surpassed AM/FM radio in daily music reach among Americans age 13 and older, according to the latest Share of Ear study from Edison Research at SSRS. As of the second quarter of 2026, 46% of Americans 13 listen to streaming music on a typical day, compared with 43% who listen to music https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18423 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:54:44 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18423 Salem Media reported a sharply reduced net loss for the second quarter of 2026 despite a 15% decline in revenue, as lower operating expenses and impairment charges helped improve the company's bottom line. For the three months ended June 30, Salem posted total net revenue of $45.9 million, down 15.2% https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49278 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:15:07 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49278 Townsquare Media has entered into a strategic digital advertising partnership with Muirfield Broadcasting, expanding its Media Partnerships division to 16 alliances covering 41 additional markets outside of Townsquare's owned-and-operated footprint. Muirfield Broadcasting https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49281 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:25:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49281 Seaboard Networks has launched Bay Rock - Baltimore's Classic Rock, a new digital station designed to keep the format available in the market following WZBA's move from Classic Rock to Christian programming. Bay Rock is available around the clock through its website and is already streaming through the https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49280 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:27:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49280 Economic concerns are emerging as the dominant issue among voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections, particularly among Americans who regularly commute to work, according to new research commissioned by Audacy. The study of 1,000 registered U.S. voters, conducted with YouGov, found 54% of likely https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42934 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:44:59 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42934 Veteran Country radio programmer Greg Thomas is among those affected by Cumulus Media's latest company-wide workforce reduction, exiting heritage Country WLWI-FM in Montgomery, AL. Thomas was laid off Monday, August 10, ending a 10-year run with WLWI that included serving as Program Director. He joined https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49277 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:18:02 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49277 Podcast advertising continued to show strong growth in the second quarter of 2026, with spending rising 23% from a year earlier and 9% from the first quarter, according to Magellan AI's latest Podcast Advertising Benchmark Report. Every month of the quarter topped the average monthly spending https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49276 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:17:19 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49276 iHeartMedia continued to dominate Podtrac's U.S. podcast publisher rankings in July 2026, while "Crime Junkie" remained the nation's top podcast based on U.S. unique monthly audience. The iHeart Audience Network ranked No. 1 among U.S. podcast publishers and networks with 55.7 million unique monthly https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42933 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:21:48 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42933 Veteran Washington, DC sports radio personality Andy Pollin has exited WSBN-AM (ESPN 630) as part of the latest round of layoffs at Cumulus Media. Pollin had been with ESPN 630 since 2019, initially joining the station as a Sports Update Anchor during ESPN Radio's "Golic andamp; Wingo" and as a features https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42932 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:08:54 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42932 Longtime Bay Area radio personality Lamont Hollywood has exited KSAN-FM (107.7 The Bone) San Francisco, ending a 37-year run on the air as Cumulus Media continues a round of cutbacks and restructuring. Hollywood announced his departure in a Facebook post, attributing the move to "corporate restructuring https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49275 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:49:31 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49275 Stingray has announced a new partnership with iM Media Labs to integrate TuneIn into the iM Media Hub, expanding access to live radio, sports, news, music and podcasts in connected vehicles. The integration will make TuneIn available through the vehicle-native iM Media Hub https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49274 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:45:05 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49274 K-LOVE, Inc., parent company of K-LOVE and Air1, has named veteran venue executive Brian Sipe as Vice President of Live Events, effective October 5. Sipe most recently served as General Manager of Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY, which is managed by Oak View Group. His background also includes booking https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18421 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:06:25 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18421 iHeartMedia reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $977.2 million, an increase of 4.7% from $933.7 million a year earlier, as continued growth in its digital and podcast businesses offset weakness in its Multiplatform Group. Excluding political advertising, consolidated revenue increased 3.5%. GAAP https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18422 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:10:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18422 Entravision Communications reported second-quarter 2026 net revenue of $227.9 million, up 126% from $100.7 million in the same period last year, driven by rapid growth in its Advertising Technology andamp; Services business. The company's Advertising Technology andamp; Services segment generated $182.8 million in