http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:09:00 -0000 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:09:00 -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=n49549 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:07:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49549 Audacy has flipped Hot AC WTDY-FM in Philadelphia to Country as "US 96.5," introducing a new destination for Country music listeners in the City of Brotherly Love. The format change took effect Monday, October 19, with the station broadcasting commercial-free through October 24. The new US 96.5 features https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49551 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:31:31 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49551 The Media Rating Council (MRC) has revoked accreditation for Nielsen Audio's Portable People Meter (PPM) ratings services in four major radio markets and denied accreditation for an additional 18 markets, according to its third-quarter 2026 accreditation decisions. The four markets losing accreditation https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42988 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:43:09 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42988 iHeartMedia Boston has announced that veteran radio personality Carter Alan will retire from Classic Rock WZLX-FM (100.7 WZLX) after 47 years on the Boston airwaves. His final weekday midday show is scheduled for Friday, December 18. Alan, one of Boston's most recognizable Classic Rock https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49546 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:05:16 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49546 SonicTrek Media has named veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman to lead "Manna," a new localized Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) format featuring veteran radio personality Sparkle as its anchor host. The format is designed to provide stations with a market-specific alternative to traditional https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49547 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:17:38 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49547 Connoisseur Media has relaunched WWUZ-FM in Fredericksburg, VA, as "96.9 The Cannon," introducing a new identity and expanded Rock format that combines the station's longtime Classic Rock library with rock hits from the past 25 years. The rebranding marks a new chapter for WWUZ, which has served https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49548 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:25:27 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49548 Veteran radio executive John Anthony "Rod" Calarco, whose career included nearly three decades at CBS Radio and leadership positions at several major-market stations, died October 12, 2026, of a heart attack. He was 79. Calarco, who divided his time between White Plains, NY, and Naples, FL, spent 28 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49552 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:09:20 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49552 JVC Broadcasting is celebrating Long Island MacArthur Airport's selection as America's Best Small Airport in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, highlighting a partnership that has included a live radio studio inside the airport terminal for more than a decade. The airport, located in Islip, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42987 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:35:53 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42987 Cumulus Media has launched "The Morning Mix with Toni andamp; Ryan" on AC WNTR-FM (107.9 The Mix) in Indianapolis, pairing longtime local radio personalities Toni DeKeyser and Ryan Swiger for a new live morning program. The show debuted Monday, October 19, and airs weekdays from 6-10am. DeKeyser previously https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42986 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:11:07 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42986 WSTR-FM (Star 94) in Atlanta has added "The Bret Mega Show," featuring Bret Mega and Anna Bohlmann, to its weekday morning lineup. The program airs Monday through Friday from 6-10am ET. The show features Mega and Bohlmann, known on-air as "AB," sharing personal stories, listener confessions, humor and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49550 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:13:06 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49550 Premiere Networks has announced the return of the "After MidNite Friendsgiving Special with Granger Smith," a four-hour Thanksgiving program featuring conversations with Country music stars, holiday traditions and seasonal music. The annual special will feature appearances by Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18458 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:10:24 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18458 Cumulus Media has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a privately held company, eliminating approximately $550 million in debt and significantly strengthening its balance sheet. The company announced that it received all required approvals, including https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49542 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:18:38 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49542 Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Chris Jones General Sales Manager for its Atlanta radio cluster, which includes News/Talk WSBB (95.5 WSB), AC WSB-FM (B98.5), Classic Hits WSRV (97.1 The River) and Urban AC WALR-FM (Kiss 104.1). Jones joins CMG from iHeartMedia, where he served as Senior Vice President of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18459 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:15:24 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18459 George Laughlin's Gap Broadcasting has reached an agreement to acquire six radio stations and five FM translators serving the Texarkana, TX-AR market from BTC USA Holdings Management and Frontier Media for $300,000. The properties are being sold through a court-supervised https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49544 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49544 As artificial intelligence makes advertising content easier to produce, distinctive sound and trusted human voices are becoming increasingly important tools for building brand recognition and consumer trust, according to a new Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) contribution to the Association of National https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42985 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:23:47 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42985 Townsquare Media has announced the addition of Jahna Michal to its "Hit Music Network" morning show in New Jersey, joining Chris Rollins and Joe Hyer for the newly branded "Chris, Jahna andamp; Joe and the Morning Show." The program originates from CHR WPST-FM (94.5 PST) in Trenton and is also heard on Hot AC https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49543 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:01:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49543 Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) will host a free webinar, "AI for Content Creators," on Wednesday, October 28, at 2pm ET, focusing on how radio personalities and programmers are using artificial intelligence to enhance content development, streamline production and engage audiences across https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49545 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:39:54 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49545 NAB Show New York 2026 will bring approximately 250 companies to the Javits Center on October 21-22, showcasing technologies spanning broadcast production, streaming, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and media business operations. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) said at least https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49541 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:53:32 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49541 Radio continues to reach more American consumers each month than any other measured media platform, according to a new Nielsen report titled "Everyone. Everywhere. See Audio Differently." The report highlights radio's audience reach, advertising effectiveness and the measurement https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49540 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:14:34 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49540 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced that Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs Rick Kaplan will depart at the end of 2026, concluding more than 14 years with the organization. During his tenure, Kaplan led NAB through numerous legal and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18456 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:04:39 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18456 York Professional Baseball Club (YPB), operator of the York Revolution baseball team, has reached an agreement to acquire three York, PA-area radio stations from Forever Media. The transaction includes WGTY-FM (Froggy 107.7), WYCR-FM (Rocky 98.5) and WHVR (Happy 92.7), expanding https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49538 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:17:25 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49538 Triton Digital has announced the integration of Datonics' third-party audience data into the Triton Ad Platform (TAP), expanding targeting capabilities for digital audio publishers and advertisers across 12 countries. The integration gives publishers access to Datonics' audience https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49539 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:13:15 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49539 Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is accepting applications for the Rusty Walker Scholarship, which will provide one first-time attendee with an opportunity to participate in Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2027, scheduled for March 17-19 in Nashville. Established in 2012, the scholarship honors the late https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18457 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:20:56 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18457 Urban One has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10am ET to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The call will be open to investors, analysts and other interested parties. U.S. participants can dial toll-free 888-596-4144, while https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42984 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:37:22 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42984 Audacy's nationally syndicated "Bret Mega Show," originating from KYKY-FM (Y98) in St. Louis, has announced changes to its on-air lineup, with host Bret Mega and co-host Anna "AB" Bohlmann relocating to another city while co-host Hannah Gibbs and executive producer Kevin Berghoff remain in St. Louis. The https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49534 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:37:35 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49534 New research from Audacy, conducted with YouGov and MRI-Simmons, highlights the role of AM/FM radio in reaching commuting voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The findings suggest radio can help political advertisers expand their reach beyond traditional television and digital