Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
FBI Radio’s Dance Class Mentorship for FLINTA DJs
fbi radio's Dance Class mentorship program returns in 2026, offering DJ training and industry guidance for women, non-binary, and trans creatives in Sydney's electronic music...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – January 13, 2026
Today's music industry highlights include L.A. Reid settling a sexual assault lawsuit, Turkey fining TV stations for content violations, and Warner Music Group receiving positive...
Elizabeth Kay & Radar Hess Bring Morning Energy to MIX 105.1
Elizabeth Kay and Radar Hess bring their decade of Milwaukee radio experience to MIX 105.1 Madison's new morning show lineup from 6-10 a.m....
Governor Pillen’s Monthly Radio Call-In Show Set for Monday
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hosts his monthly radio call-in show Monday 2-3 PM on WJAG 780 AM/105.9 FM. Citizens can call 800-799-7696 to engage directly...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – January 12, 2026
G-DRAGON wins QQ Music's Album of the Year while X battles music publishers over licensing. Bruno Mars' new single dominates fan polls....
Charlamagne on Collecting Unemployment with Bryant
Charlamagne shares how collecting unemployment for nearly a year after being fired from radio taught him crucial money lessons about living below your means and...
Beyonc� and Daughters Nominated at iHeartRadio Music Awards
Beyonc� and daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter receive multiple 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominations. Eight-year-old Rumi earns her first direct award nomination....
Funding Cuts Challenge Boise State Public Radio’s Operations
Boise State Public Radio faces significant operational challenges after federal funding cuts ended support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The cuts affect 20% of...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – January 07, 2026
Today's music industry highlights include UMG's AI partnership with Nvidia, Drake facing fake streaming lawsuit, and LaRussell breaking digital album sales records....
Beasley Media Group Celebrates 65 Years in Broadcasting
Beasley Media Group celebrates 65 years in broadcasting, growing from a single North Carolina station in 1961 to 55 stations nationwide. The milestone highlights the...
Beasley Media Group: 65 Years of Growth & Community
Beasley Media Group celebrates 65 years in broadcasting, growing from a single North Carolina station in 1961 to 55 radio stations nationwide. The company marks...
RadioFacts Daily Brief – January 03, 2026
Major music industry developments including Drake facing lawsuits over alleged fake streaming schemes, MTV's music channels shutting down permanently, and Spotify potentially ending its basic...
Brian Fauteux’s ‘Music In Orbit’ on Satellite Radio
Brian Fauteux's new book 'Music in Orbit' explores how satellite radio services like Sirius and XM shaped modern music consumption before streaming. The work traces...
FCC Discusses ‘A La Carte’ Broadcasting Options
FCC considers major broadcasting reforms as stakeholders push for a la carte cable options and changes to local TV station obligations amid industry struggles....
Future of Local Radio: Insights from Justin Sasso
Justin Sasso, CEO of Colorado Broadcasters Association, discusses radio's evolution toward 2026, emphasizing AI integration and the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act....
CBA’s Sasso on the Future of Local Radio in 2026
CBA CEO Justin Sasso outlines local radio's survival strategy for 2026, emphasizing AI integration and community focus. He believes stations that leverage local strengths will...
Radio Facts Daily Brief – December 31, 2025
Today's music industry highlights include The Weeknd's streaming milestone, Beyonc� joining the billionaire club, and UK music market growth driven by vinyl sales....
2025 Radio Highlights: Key Stories and Industry Updates
2025 brought major challenges to radio broadcasting including CPB funding cuts, severe weather damage, and regulatory changes. Key developments include the AM Radio for Every...
Cumulus Media Launches Sports Talk Lineup December 2025
Cumulus Media's Westwood One launches new weekday Sports Talk lineup December 29, 2025, featuring Drake C. Toll, betting shows, and Jim Rome staying in afternoon...
iHeartMedia Expands Leadership in Community Markets Group
iHeartMedia expands leadership in Community Markets group with Mark Glynn and Jeff Thomas promoted to Division Presidents. The restructuring aims to strengthen advertiser results and...
From Sales Boss to Market Leader: Andrea Ayers’ Move
Andrea Ayers promoted to VP/Market Manager at Cumulus Media Lexington after decade as Sales Manager. The 20-year veteran will oversee four-station cluster starting January 2026....
iHeartMedia Revamps WISN Lineup in January 2026
iHeartMedia revamps NewsTalk 1130 WISN's weekday lineup starting January 2026. Benjamin Yount moves to morning drive while Jason Goch joins as midday host....
Charlamagne tha God Elevates Black Voices in Radio and Media
Charlamagne tha God signed a historic $200 million five-year deal with iHeartMedia, the largest publicly disclosed audio contract for a Black radio personality....
House Majority Opposes Radio Performance Royalties
House majority reinforces opposition to radio performance royalties as 221 lawmakers back the Local Radio Freedom Act, creating strong bipartisan resistance to new fees....
Ed Sheeran, Nelly, Rene� Rapp at Z100 Jingle Ball
Z100's Jingle Ball 2025 at Madison Square Garden featured Ed Sheeran, Nelly, and Rene� Rapp with performances of their biggest hits including 'Perfect' and 'Hot...
