http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:00 -0000 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:11:00 -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=b18420 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:03:21 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18420 Townsquare Media reported second quarter 2026 results that met its previously issued guidance, as accelerating digital advertising growth helped offset continued weakness in broadcast advertising. The company posted second-quarter net revenue of $115.4 million, essentially flat from a year https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49261 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:19:32 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49261 The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and Saga Communications have entered into a seven-year Joint Sales Agreement and strategic partnership for WRUF-AM (ESPN 98.1/850 WRUF) and Country WRUF-FM (103.7 The Gator) in Gainesville, FL. Effective September https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49258 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:27:16 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49258 Cumulus Media says reports claiming it eliminated the entire staff of the Cumulus Podcast Network are inaccurate, following a new round of layoffs affecting the company's broadcast, network and digital operations as it continues its financial restructuring. In a https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49256 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:24:12 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49256 iHeartMedia Philadelphia has promoted Daija Moore-Evans to Digital Content Manager, effective immediately. In her new role, she will oversee digital content strategy for the company's six-station Philadelphia cluster, leading audience growth and engagement across its music, talk and news brands through https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49257 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:28:18 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49257 Spirit FM (KCVO) in Camdenton, MO has promoted Shawn Scheffler to Program Director. Scheffler previously served as the station's Assistant Program Director. Station Manager Jenn Pooler said Scheffler has spent the past year developing his programming skills while learning all aspects of station https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49254 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:10:30 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49254 SiriusXM has appointed Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. She will report to President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein and oversee the company's communications and public relations strategy, including promoting SiriusXM's content and business https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42929 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:01:17 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42929 Dickey Broadcasting Company has unveiled a new weekday afternoon lineup for WCNN-AM (Sports Radio 680 The Fan) in Atlanta, pairing veteran broadcaster John Kincade (pictured) with Matt Chernoff from 2-6pm. The new Kincade andamp; Chernoff Show brings together two of Atlanta's best-known sports radio personalities https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49255 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:16:30 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49255 Hope Media Group has named Nicholas "Nick" Skytland as its first Chief Impact Officer, a newly created executive leadership position designed to expand the ministry's reach across its growing portfolio of media platforms. Skytland will assume the role on August 17. As a member of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49260 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:13:57 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49260 Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has released the latest installment of its CRS360 webinar series, "Perfectly Legal: How Air Talent Gains Leverage Before Sitting Down to Negotiate," now available for on-demand streaming. The webinar features Denise Shackelford, founder of The https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49259 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:05:39 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49259 WABC Radio and the Red Apple Podcast Network have joined Spreaker Prime, the premium publisher program from Spreaker, part of Triton Digital. Spreaker Prime provides established podcast publishers with access to programmatic advertising, premium advertiser demand and dedicated https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49251 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:36:59 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49251 Cumulus Media has enacted a new round of layoffs affecting air talent, programmers and management across multiple markets as the company continues its financial restructuring. The company has not disclosed how many employees were impacted, but departures confirmed through media reports span stations in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18418 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:04:51 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18418 Magnum Communications has reached an agreement to acquire four western Wisconsin radio outlets from Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting Co., with an application for the sale to be filed with the FCC. The transaction includes Country WCOW-FM (97.1), News/Talk WKLJ-AM (1290), translator https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49248 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:05:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49248 As Buffalo Bills football returns to WGRF-FM (97 Rock), the station is expanding its game day coverage with the addition of veteran Buffalo sportscasters Paul Peck and Kevin Sylvester. The pair will host the first two hours of the station's pregame coverage, beginning four hours before kickoff each week. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49252 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:40:08 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49252 Worldwide News Network (WWNN) has expanded its programming lineup with the launch of WWNN Weekend Business Reports, a new weekend feature focused on business, financial markets and the economy. The reports debuted Saturday, August 1, on Hubbard's WTOP in Washington, DC, becoming the first affiliate to carry https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18419 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:48:54 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18419 Family Life has reached an agreement to acquire Country WOGI-FM (104.3) in Moon Township, PA, and Pittsburgh translator W288BO (105.5) from Forever Media for $1 million. WOGI-FM operates with 13,000 watts and serves the greater Pittsburgh area. The acquisition will add the station https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49253 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:53:42 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49253 Shalom South Florida, one of the nation's longest-running Jewish radio programs, will celebrate its 40th anniversary with special broadcasts on Sunday, August 9 and August 16. Hosted by Roni since its debut in August 1986, the weekly program airs Sundays from 9:30-11am and features https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49250 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:40 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49250 Entravision has expanded its AI-powered radio show featuring Geraldine "GeeGee" Guzman and Coyotec, the industry's first Latino AI radio personality, to five additional markets across its Fuego Network. The multi-market rollout began Monday, August 3, bringing the duo's bilingual, culture-focused program https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49249 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:11:25 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49249 Throwback Nation with Tony Lorino has expanded its national reach with the addition of three Connoisseur Media stations through its syndication partner, Skyview Networks. The nightly program launched Monday on KRBI-FM in Mankato, MN, KYTC-FM in Mason City, IA, and KLAK-FM in Sherman, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18417 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:44:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18417 Urban One reported lower second-quarter revenue as advertising softness continued across several business segments, though the company significantly reduced its net loss and said revenue trends improved sequentially from the first quarter. For the quarter ended June 30, Urban One https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49245 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:52:55 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49245 Seven influential country radio broadcasters and programmers were inducted into the Country Radio Hall of Fame on Monday during the 2026 Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) induction ceremony at the Virgin Hotel Nashville. The event recognized air personalities Chris Carr, Michael https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42926 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:35:11 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42926 iHeartMedia Los Angeles has signed veteran air personality Ellen K to a new multi-year contract extension, ensuring she will continue hosting the "Ellen K Morning Show" on KOST 103.5, the AC outlet's morning program. The agreement continues Ellen K's long-running success in Los Angeles while extending https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42928 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:36:02 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42928 Beasley Sports/Talk WPEN-FM (97.5 The Fanatic) in Philadelphia will debut a new weekday lineup on Monday, August 17, highlighted by the promotion of Jon Marks to the station's morning drive show. Marks, who currently hosts the station's midday program, will team with Andrew Salciunas from 6-10am following https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49247 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:25:26 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49247 Discussions are underway about preserving or documenting the history of WBT's iconic 1110 AM transmitter site in Charlotte following a meeting between preservation advocate Johnny Caudle (pictured) and executives from Beasley Media Group and Radio One. Caudle said he met July 28 at Radio One's Charlotte https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42927 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:02:49 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42927 Radio Resources has expanded the reach of its nationally syndicated weekend program, The Back In The Day Replay with Paco Lopez, with the addition of Seven Mountains Media's 98 Jamz in Bowling Green. Hosted by veteran radio personality Paco Lopez, the three-hour weekly show features classic Hip Hop and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49246 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:15:55 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49246 WDIY-FM in Allentown has named nationally recognized young scientist and inventor Aryash Shyam as the new host of its award-winning monthly program, Teen Scientist, giving the Bethlehem ninth-grader a platform to interview leading researchers while inspiring young people to explore science and technology.