Radio Facts

The U.K. government has committed a total of £45 million ($60 million) to its Music Growth Package, a decisive move to strengthen the sector’s economic footing and expand opportunity for over 2,000 projects and 40,000 artists over the next three years. This...

Podcast host Adrienne Barker has entered the media services market with PressLaunch, a new press release distribution platform designed specifically to address the public relations gap facing podcasters, authors, and small businesses. The launch matters to radio programmers and label executives because...

Hubbard Radio midday host and 105.7 The Point (KPNT) Music Director Donny Fandango delivered a significant local fundraising milestone for the radio industry, raising $53,345 during his 16th Annual Radiothon for Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis. This single campaign pushes...

Audacy Las Vegas has officially named Shawn Tempesta as the new morning show host for 98.5 KLUC, marking a significant personnel shift for the market’s top Classic Hits station and ending a brief, turbulent stint at rival Beasley Media Group. This move...

Multi-hyphenate artist Kate Micucci is expanding her children’s entertainment portfolio with the release of her first picture book, The Monster and Puppet Show!, building on the commercial foundation of her 2023 debut kids’ album My Hat. The project represents a strategic vertical...

Cumulus Media has expanded its regional leadership structure by promoting John Lewis to Regional Vice President with oversight of two Florida markets, adding a third state to his portfolio and strengthening the company’s presence in the Sunshine State. This move matters to...

The Ivors Academy is mobilizing to ensure Irish songwriters and composers retain control over their livelihoods as generative AI threatens to erode music publishing revenues. The UK-based creators’ body has formally backed a motion filed by Sinn Féin politician Aengus Ó Snodaigh...

The Copyright Royalty Board has officially opened a public comment period for the proposed Phonorecords V “Subpart B” settlement, setting a critical deadline of August 10, 2026, for opposing parties to file objections that could reshape mechanical royalty rates for physical records...

The 2026 ESPYS will feature a high-profile lineup of hip-hop royalty and a unique sports entertainment performance, creating a significant broadcast moment for Black music and urban radio stakeholders. ABC has confirmed that Slick Rick, Ghostface Killah, and De La La Soul...