http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:24:00 -0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:24:00 -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=n49027 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:02:03 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49027 Podtrac's latest podcast industry rankings show iHeart continuing to dominate the U.S. podcast landscape, while audience growth was widespread across the industry in May 2026. According to Podtrac's Top U.S. Podcast Publishers andamp; Networks ranking, iHeart Audience Network remained the nation's largest https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49029 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:19 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49029 Loud Media has launched a new station in Knoxville, introducing the Greg Beharrell-centered GREG FM format to East Tennessee on 105.9 WGAP. The station, branded as 105.9 GREG FM, features the format developed by YEA Media Group and built around the humor, storytelling, observations and distinctive style of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49026 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:27:14 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49026 Westwood One personality Steve Harmon will take center stage at the Grand Ole Opry this week as guest announcer for "Opry 100 Honors: Don Williams," a special tribute celebrating the legacy of the late country music icon. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 7pm at the Grand Ole Opry House in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49025 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:05:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49025 Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) will expand its Classical Music Day initiative across the state after receiving a $100,000 grant from the Love Always Foundation. The grant, awarded to the Wisconsin Public Radio Association, will support the growth of the program from its original base in Milwaukee into a https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49030 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:08:20 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49030 Salem Media has expanded its presence in the faith-based media sector with the launch of Salem Creators Agency (SCA), a new talent representation venture focused on faith-centric and family-friendly creators. The company also announced that Christian content creator, speaker and media personality Jason https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49028 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:59 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49028 Spotset Media has reached a record weekly audience of 19.6 million Adults 18and#43;, according to Nielsen's Fall 2025 audience estimates, marking the largest reach in the Memphis-based company's nearly 30-year history. The audio network, which connects advertisers with consumers 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=n49024 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:30:44 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49024 NPR has appointed Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer. She joins NPR from Pinterest, where Zylstra served as Global Head of Programming and Originals. In her new role, she will oversee NPR's content portfolio, leading more than 600 journalists and storytellers across news, arts and cultural 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