http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:59:00 -0000 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:59:00 -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=n49210 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49210 The Texas Radio Hall of Fame (TRHOF) has announced the 50 nominees for its 2026 induction class, with voting now open to eligible Hall of Fame members through August 10. The final ballot was selected from more than 160 broadcast professionals with ties to Texas radio who were nominated for consideration. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49211 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:23:15 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49211 Veteran Portland radio and television personality Craig Walker, whose warm on-air style made him one of Oregon's most recognizable broadcasters, died peacefully at his home on July 22. He was 80. Walker's death was announced by longtime friend and radio partner John Erickson, who praised his decades-long https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42917 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:49:49 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42917 WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan) in Baltimore is revamping its afternoon lineup with the launch of "The Final Drive," a new weekday sports talk show featuring former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Femi Ayanbadejo. Beginning July 29, Ayanbadejo will join Ken Weinman and Tim Barbalace as co-hosts, airing weekdays from https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49213 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:24:59 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49213 Total Media has flipped WYPC in Wellston-Jackson, OH, to Oldies using Seaboard Networks' "Good Time, Great Oldies" programming, marking the company's second format conversion with Seaboard in as many weeks. The move follows Total Media's recent launch of "Southern Ohio Gold" on https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49212 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:20:40 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49212 KIRO (Newsradio 97.3 FM) Seattle is expanding its weekend lineup with the addition of Inside Out with Tami Michaels, a new one-hour lifestyle and home improvement program debuting Saturday, August 8. Hosted by interior designer and licensed general contractor Tami Michaels, the show will air Saturdays from https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49206 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:58:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49206 Connoisseur Media has announced a series of programming leadership changes across its West Coast radio stations following the recent expansion of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country) in San Jose. Brian "Fig" Figula has been promoted to Regional Operations Manager for the Bay Area, overseeing Connoisseur's stations in San https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49207 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:03:22 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49207 iHeart Audience Network continued to dominate Triton Digital's U.S. Podcast Ranker for June 2026, maintaining the top position among podcast sales networks while several new shows entered the rankings. According to Triton Digital's latest Podcast Ranker, covering the period from https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49208 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:41:26 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49208 SiriusXM and WWE have announced the launch of WWE Radio, a new 24/7 channel dedicated to professional wrestling that will become the official audio home of WWE beginning Monday, July 27. Taking over SiriusXM channel 156, WWE Radio will feature live audio broadcasts of WWE's https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42916 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:54:39 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42916 Seaboard Networks has signed a syndication distribution agreement with James Rivas' Manic Hispanic radio program, expanding the reach of the Chicano-focused "souldies" show. Hosted by James "The Manic Hispanic" Rivas, the program originates from KAJM in Phoenix and is currently heard on KTGV in Tucson. The https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49209 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:48:43 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49209 PodcastOne has acquired the exclusive sales and distribution rights to The Magnificent Others, the interview podcast hosted by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan. Under the agreement, PodcastOne will provide advertising sales, marketing and distribution for the series, with the https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49204 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:09:28 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49204 Connoisseur Media and Beasley Media Group are urging the Federal Communications Commission to eliminate or significantly relax local radio ownership limits, arguing that rules adopted nearly 30 years ago no longer reflect today's competitive media landscape and are putting the radio industry at a growing https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49202 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:12:41 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49202 Connoisseur Media has expanded the reach of 98.5 KBAY (Bay Country) by moving the Country outlet to the stronger 98.5 FM 10kW signal, increasing its coverage throughout the South Bay and surrounding communities. Effective immediately, KBAY's Country format is now https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49201 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:00:35 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49201 Audacy flips Adult Hits KKHH (95.7 The Spot) to "95.7 The Fan," expanding its sports radio footprint in Houston with an FM simulcast of KILT (SportsRadio 610), beginning August 13. The move gives the company an FM sports station in each of the nation's top 10 markets. Audacy also https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18414 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:35:26 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18414 Veteran broadcaster Amie Pollard has acquired Dothan, AL heritage stations WOOF-FM (99.7) and WOOF-AM (560), along with FM translators W261AT (100.1) and W296DQ (107.1), through her newly formed AMP Media LLC. The acquisition marks a milestone for the nearly 80-year-old stations, making Pollard only the https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49203 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:21:15 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49203 Cumulus Media Memphis has renewed its partnership with Tiger Sports Properties, the locally based Learfield team, extending its multi-year agreement to remain the radio home of University of Memphis athletics. Under the renewed agreement, WKIM-FM (News Talk 98.9 The Roar) will continue to broadcast https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49205 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:17:42 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49205 TikTok and iHeartPodcasts have partnered to bring the celebrity-driven series "Delivering Happiness" to podcast listeners as part of the expanding TikTok Podcast Network. Hosted by actor Nick Turturro and created by Lawrence Longo of Prince St. Pizza, the series combines real pizza deliveries with unscripted https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49200 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:46:48 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49200 MediaCo Holding has announced a series of executive leadership appointments. Effective immediately, CRO Brian Fisher (pictured) has been named President of MediaCo. CEO Albert Rodriguez will continue in his current role, focusing on the company's long-term strategy, growth initiatives and shareholder value, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49197 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:20:28 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49197 Audacy and SiriusXM have entered into a new content partnership that will bring 42 of Audacy's sports, news and talk stations from 29 U.S. markets to SiriusXM listeners nationwide, significantly expanding the satellite broadcaster's lineup of local programming. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49198 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:53 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49198 Worldwide News Network (WWNN), the radio news network launched by Red Apple Audio Networks in May, has entered its first European market through a distribution partnership with Germany's BLR, marking the network's first international expansion. Under the agreement, BLR, Germany's leading radio news and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42915 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:45:36 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42915 Cox Media Group has named longtime bilingual air personality Jessica Reyes as the new weekday morning host on bilingual Spanish Hits WOEX (Hits 96.5) Orlando. Reyes officially debuted in mornings on July 20. A familiar voice in Orlando, Reyes has previously worked at Norsan Group's Spanish Tropical WFYY https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49199 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:13:41 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49199 IAB Tech Lab has released version 2.3 of its Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines, updating the industry's framework for measuring podcast downloads, audiences and ad delivery using server-side log data. The guidelines are open for public comment through August 19. The revised standards provide https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49191 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:14:26 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49191 Xperi's DTS AutoStage has expanded its in-car AM/FM radio measurement service to more than 300 U.S. markets, providing audience data from approximately 6 million connected vehicles and, for the first time, overnight ratings across every market. The latest findings are highlighted in a new Cumulus Media | https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49196 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:38:18 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49196 Saga Communications has promoted Paul O'Malley to Senior Vice President of Revenue Development, expanding the longtime market executive's responsibilities to oversee the company's digital revenue strategy. O'Malley, who has served as President and General Manager of Saga's Charleston Radio Group since https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49192 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:41:41 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49192 Veteran radio programmer, consultant and content creator Mike Marino has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 60. The news was announced by longtime friend and business partner Jason Hillery, Operations Manager for Midwest Communications in Green Bay, who said Marino kept his illness private https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49193 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:54:33 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49193 Beasley Media Group has named Jennifer Williams as its interim corporate communications contact following the departure of Chief Communications Officer Heidi Raphael, who will become President and CEO of the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA). In an email to industry colleagues, Raphael said