http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:49:00 -0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:49:00 -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=n48860 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:48:22 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48860 Audacy is expanding its Sports audio footprint with the launch of "97.1 The Fan" on KNX-FM, marking the first all-Sports FM station in Los Angeles. The station debuts May 11 at 6am PT ending its News simulcast with 50kW KNX-AM. The new outlet will deliver comprehensive coverage of Southern California's https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48859 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:22:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48859 A group of former FCC officials and broadcast journalists has asked a federal appeals court to force the Federal Communications Commission to act on a pending petition to repeal its News Distortion Policy. The coalition, which includes former FCC Chairs and Commissioners along with the Radio Television https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48856 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:19:10 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48856 A new study from Omnicom Media Intelligence and iHeartMedia finds that audio advertising is delivering measurable gains across the marketing funnel, with newer formats and creative approaches helping drive stronger consumer engagement and faster purchase https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48858 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:31:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48858 Audacy's new State of Audio: Sports Fandom report finds that audio has become a central platform for engaging today's sports fans, particularly highly engaged "avid" listeners who are more likely to act on brand messaging. The study shows that as sports consumption fragments across television, streaming https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42851 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:20:31 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42851 NEWHD Radio's Veteran's Classic Rock has added syndicated morning Sports/Talk show "Miller andamp; Moulton" to its lineup, expanding its programming with a mix of sports commentary and classic rock. The show, syndicated by Radio Customs and Jeff Weber Media, is known for combining analysis and humor. Veteran's https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48857 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:26:12 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48857 iHeartMedia Chicago's WGCI 107.5 will celebrate longtime afternoon host Tone Kapone with the launch of "Tone Kapone Day," a new live event set for Friday, May 29, at the House of Blues Chicago. The inaugural celebration is designed to bring the station's on-air energy into a live setting, featuring DJs, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48849 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:35:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48849 Cumulus Media has promoted Art Webb to Program Director for News/Talk KABC in Los Angeles and KSFO in San Francisco. Webb, who has served as Assistant Program Director and Executive Producer for the stations since 2017, succeeds Luis Segura, recently named Operations Manager for co-owned WMAL-FM in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48845 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48845 Nielsen has announced a new collaboration with Triton Digital to integrate Triton's Podcast Metrics Demosand#43; into its Nielsen Media Impact (NMI) planning platform, expanding how advertisers evaluate podcast audiences alongside other media channels. The integration enables brands and agencies to access https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48855 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:01:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48855 Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has named Lori Flowers as President-Elect, with her term set to begin January 1, 2027. Flowers currently serves as Manager of Integrated Marketing and Project Management for Urban One, working across Radio One stations and Reach Media's syndicated programming. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48848 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:28:31 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48848 A new handbook from Cumulus Media's Westwood One Audio Active Group highlights the outsized role creative plays in advertising effectiveness, drawing on research from multiple measurement firms and marketing experts. The "Creative Best Practices Handbook," authored by Pierre Bouvard, compiles findings https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48850 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:52:39 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48850 Townsquare Media has entered into a strategic digital advertising partnership with North American Broadcasting Company (NABCO), aimed at expanding data-driven marketing capabilities for local advertisers. Under the agreement, NABCO will utilize Townsquare's Ignite platform to plan, execute and measure https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48854 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:41:28 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48854 Redrock Media has appointed Terry W. Mathis as Director of Sales for its five-station FM cluster and digital marketing division, Redrock Connect, effective May 1. Mathis succeeds S. Michael Evans, who has accepted a Director of Sales role with Cumulus Media in Salt Lake City. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48846 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:56:29 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48846 Nielsen has appointed Julie DeTraglia as Head of Content and Strategic Insights, the company announced. In the newly created role, DeTraglia will lead strategy for Nielsen's editorial marketing content, including social media, insights articles, client communications, events, sales enablement tools and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42850 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:49:58 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42850 Cumulus Media has renewed "The John Phillips Show" under a new multi-year agreement, keeping the afternoon talk program on KABC and KSFO. Hosted by John Phillips and Randy Wang, the show airs weekdays from 12-3pm on the News/Talk outlets serving Los Angeles and San Francisco. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48851 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:04 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48851 Red Apple Audio Networks has launched a new syndicated weekend program, "Rockin' the Decades with Tony Orlando." The two-hour show features Orlando guiding listeners through music from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and beyond, blending well-known hits with stories behind the songs and artists. Orlando, who has https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48847 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:01:11 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48847 Orbyt Media has announced a strategic partnership connecting Blackburn Media with Production Vault, expanding access to production and imaging tools across Blackburn's radio stations in Canada. Under the agreement, Blackburn Media will use Production Vault to support station https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42849 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:22:09 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42849 WEEI Boston has named Rich Shertenlieb as co-host of a new weekday afternoon show, alongside Ken Laird and Ted Johnson. The program will air from 2-6pm. Mike Thomas, Senior Vice President of Programming and Sports Format Vice President, said the combination of Shertenlieb's on-air style, Johnson's https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48853 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:12:41 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48853 Skyview Networks has added WNCX-FM in Cleveland as a new affiliate of the nationally syndicated weekend program "Classic Rock U." Hosted by Adam Reader, the show features artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories and classic rock content. The addition expands the program's reach https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48852 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:08:29 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48852 Newsmax has launched a new weekly podcast hosted by veteran broadcaster Greta Van Susteren. Entitled "Greta Wire," the Washington, DC-based podcast will feature interviews with figures across politics, business, sports and entertainment. The program is available on major platforms including Apple, Spotify, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18385 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18385 Early-stage discussions are underway between SiriusXM and iHeartMedia regarding a potential merger or acquisition that could reshape the U.S. audio industry, according to multiple media reports. The talks, first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by outlets including The New York Times, remain https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48843 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:43:43 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48843 MLC Media has appointed Jeffery Liberman as Senior Advisor, effective May 1, as the company looks to bolster its broadcast operations and expand best practices across its media portfolio. In the role, Liberman will report to MLC Principal Carlos Moncada and collaborate with leadership across the company's https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48844 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:53:44 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48844 The Tampa Bay Rowdies have entered into a new partnership with Beasley Media Group that will make WJBR (Florida Alumni Radio 1100AM) the radio home for all club matches during the 2026 season. Under the agreement, all Rowdies home and away matches from the USL Championship regular https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48841 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:33:54 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48841 iHeartMedia Louisville has named Christopher Layfield as Vice President of Programming, overseeing content strategy for the market's nine stations across music, talk and news formats. In the role, Layfield will lead programming and digital content efforts aimed at driving audience growth and engagement. https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18384 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:58:40 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18384 iHeartMedia, Urban One and Entravision have announced upcoming dates for their first-quarter 2026 financial results and investor calls. Entravision will be first to report, with plans to release its Q1 results after market close on May 5, followed by a webinar at 4:30 p.m. ET that will include a https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48836 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:06:40 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48836 iHeartMedia Philadelphia has appointed Jeff Hurley as Senior Vice President of Programming, overseeing a portfolio that includes 105.3 WDAS-FM, WUSL-FM (Power 99), WRFF (ALT 104.5), WIOQ (Q102), WUMR (Rumba 106.1), and Fox Sports The Gambler. In the new role, Hurley will lead programming operations