http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:33:00 -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=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=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 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49006 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:32:28 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49006 Radio and podcasts continued to dominate ad-supported audio consumption in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 82% of all daily ad-supported listening time, according to Nielsen's latest edition of The Record, produced in partnership with Edison Research. The quarterly https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49005 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:11:08 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49005 Louisville Public Media (LPM) has appointed Nicole Humphrey as Vice President of Development, effective June 8. Humphrey joins LPM from The Nature Conservancy, where she served as Associate Director of Development for Kentucky for the past five years. She brings more than 12 years of nonprofit fundraising https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49004 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:04:01 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49004 The Washington State Association of Broadcasters (WSAB) has named veteran media executive Jim Rose as its new President and CEO, effective June 15. Rose brings more than 30 years of broadcasting and media leadership experience to the role, having served in senior executive positions at major-market https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49008 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:01:00 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49008 Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has opened applications for its 8th Annual Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship, a year-long leadership development program designed to support and advance women working in radio programming. The mentorship will select one female programming professional https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42876 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:22:07 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42876 WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic) Philadelphia has announced that longtime sports radio host John Kincade will leave the station's morning show at the end of July. Kincade's final broadcast on the "Kincade andamp; Salciunas Morning Show" will air on Friday, July 31. Following his departure, Andrew Salciunas will continue https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49007 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:10:49 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49007 New York Public Radio (NYPR) has promoted three longtime leaders to expanded editorial and creative roles as the organization continues to grow its multi-platform news, podcasting, live event and cultural programming initiatives. NYPR President and CEO Christy Tanner announced https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42875 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:53:40 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42875 Connoisseur Media has added Hall of Fame broadcaster Blair Garner to the lineup at Country 97.9 KGNC in Amarillo, where he will host afternoons weekdays from 3-7pm. Garner brings nearly three decades of syndicated Country radio experience to the station and returns to the Texas Panhandle, where he grew up https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49002 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:58:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49002 The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will hold its annual Giving Day on June 25, bringing together broadcasters nationwide for a one-day fundraising campaign to support radio and television professionals facing severe financial hardship. The initiative raises money for https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48998 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:08:13 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48998 Mike Arlo, a longtime Hampton Roads radio personality whose career spanned more than five decades, has died. Hampton Roads Media Group, part of Saga Communications, announced that Arlo passed away peacefully at home on June 2 following a brief illness. He was 77. Known simply as "Arlo" to listeners and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49003 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:02:49 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49003 SPECai has launched a redesigned user interface featuring new multi-voice capabilities and announced a free webinar to demonstrate how the enhancements can help radio sales teams create more effective spec spots and close deals faster. The AI-powered platform, which enables radio https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49001 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:47:34 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49001 LG Electronics has partnered with iHeartMedia to expand the content available through its free ad-supported audio streaming service, LG Radio Plus, bringing more than 850 live radio stations, digital-only channels and thousands of podcasts from iHeartRadio to the platform. The integration makes https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48999 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:12:58 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48999 StreamGuys has introduced a new AI-powered ad tagging service designed to automate the placement of advertising markers within podcasts and archived audio content, helping media companies increase revenue opportunities while reducing production workloads. The new service expands on the company's initial https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:19:31 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49000 Veteran audio producer Matt Fisher has launched Hundred Hand Slap, a free production music and sound design library created specifically for radio imaging producers, audio creatives and broadcast production teams. Fisher, an award-winning producer with more than two decades of experience creating station https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42874 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:39:24 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42874 "Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton" has joined the weekend lineup at KKGO (Go Country 105) in Los Angeles, with the syndicated program now airing Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. Compass Media Networks announced the addition of the show to the Mount Wilson Broadcasting-owned Country outlet, marking a reunion https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48990 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:26:31 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48990 Audacy has promoted Joe LaCroix to Brand Manager of sports-formatted WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan) in Baltimore. In his new role, LaCroix will oversee the station's content strategy, talent development, operations, and branding efforts. "Joe's dedication over the past year has been nothing short of exceptional, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18405 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:29:32 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18405 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is urging the Federal Communications Commission to address what it says are rising and increasingly burdensome regulatory fees as the agency develops its Fiscal Year 2026 fee schedule. In comments filed with the FCC, NAB supported aspects of the commission's https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48994 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:18:19 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n48994 Hubbard Radio is adopting a new corporate identity, rebranding as "Hubbard - Media That Connects" as the company broadens its focus beyond traditional radio into digital marketing and podcasting. The announcement was made by CEO Ginny Hubbard during a companywide Town Hall meeting. The new branding