http://www.radioonline.com/ Daily News and Headlines en-us Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:00 -0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:00 -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=b18407 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:35:10 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=b18407 K-LOVE, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire Classic Rock WZBA-FM (100.7 The Bay) and two associated FM translators serving the Baltimore market from Shamrock Communications, with an application for FCC approval set to be filed. The transaction includes WZBA-FM (100.7 MHz) https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49039 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:55:58 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49039 A new international study commissioned by WorldDAB has found that broadcast radio remains the dominant audio choice for drivers, with the vast majority of car buyers viewing radio as an essential feature that should remain prominent and easy to access in modern vehicles. The research, unveiled at https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49040 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:16 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49040 Connoisseur Media CEO Jeffrey Warshaw is urging the Federal Communications Commission to move quickly to relax local radio ownership restrictions, arguing that broadcasters need greater scale to compete with rapidly growing digital media rivals. According to an ex parte filing submitted June 10, Warshaw https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49038 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:57:38 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49038 Cumulus Media's KCMO Talk Radio 95.7 FM and 710 AM has been named the new Kansas City-area radio home for Mizzou Athletics under a new agreement with Mizzou Athletics and Learfield's Central Bank Tiger Network. Beginning this fall, KCMO Talk Radio will serve as the exclusive https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49041 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:36:55 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49041 Red Apple Music Networks is offering radio stations nationwide a new four-hour holiday special commemorating America's 250th anniversary. "The Freedom 250 Special: Celebrating 250 Years of America" will be hosted by radio icon Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow and singer-songwriter https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49036 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:49:55 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49036 Beasley Media Group has appointed veteran programmer Will Calder as Operations Manager for its Tampa radio cluster, effective June 11. In the newly expanded role, Calder will oversee programming and brand strategy for Beasley Tampa's portfolio, including WLLD-FM (WiLD 94.1), WQYK-FM (99.5 QYK), WRBQ-FM https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49035 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:57:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49035 iHeartMedia and NXXT Golf have announced a major sponsorship agreement naming iHeartMedia the Official Media Partner of NXXT Golf, a deal the organizations describe as one of the largest audio sponsorship commitments ever made to women's and junior competitive golf. Under the partnership, iHeartMedia https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49037 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:05:58 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49037 The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is pressing the Federal Communications Commission to take additional steps to support AM radio, including easing antenna efficiency requirements and expanding access to the AM expanded band, according to an ex parte filing submitted June 9. The filing https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42882 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:12:50 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42882 96.1 WBBB/Raleigh-Durham has named veteran broadcaster Christy Brittain as its new afternoon personality, adding a familiar voice with deep North Carolina radio roots to the station's on-air lineup. A Tennessee native, Brittain began her radio career at age 17 and has since worked in several markets https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42884 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:07:05 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42884 Hip Hop WMIB-FM (103.5 The Beat)/Miami will launch a revamped weekday lineup beginning June 29, featuring a mix of local talent and nationally recognized personalities across afternoons, evenings and nights. The new schedule will feature DJ Entice in afternoons from 2-6pm, followed by the debut of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42883 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:04 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42883 Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach has renewed morning show hosts Tim Leary and Chelsea Eaton, keeping the duo in place on WIRK-FM (New Country 103.1) as they continue to anchor the station's weekday morning program. "Tim and Chelsea are the heartbeat of New Country 103.1," said Grover Collins, Brand and https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42881 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:42:23 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42881 Christian Contemporary WGTS (91.9) Washington, DC has named veteran broadcaster Kim Bindel as the new co-host of its morning show alongside Jerry Woods. Bindel will succeed Summer Shepherd, who moved to afternoons in April. Claude Jennings, who has been serving as interim co-host, will return to his regular https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49033 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:42:32 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49033 The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) will honor activist and author Gloria Steinem and producer, writer, and activist Amy Richards with the inaugural Gracies Torch Award during the 51st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 16 in New York City. The new award, created https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49031 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:23:56 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49031 Westwood One and the NCAA Radio Network will once again provide live national radio coverage of the NCAA Division I Men's College World Series Championship Finals from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, NE. Coverage of the best-of-three championship series begins Saturday, June 20, at 7:45pm ET, with every https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49032 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:41:30 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49032 Futuri has launched TopLine Enterprise, a new revenue intelligence platform designed to help media sales organizations automate key parts of the sales process, reduce administrative workloads, and accelerate revenue growth. Announced Wednesday from Austin, TX, the platform https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42879 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:17:33 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42879 Jacksonville's New Country 99.1 WQIK has expanded its morning team with the addition of Chumley, who joins "The Big Show" alongside John, Megan and Froggy, airing weekdays from 5-10am, effective immediately. "Adding Chumley to 'The Big Show' was a no-brainer," said Casey Carter, Program Director for https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42880 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:31:07 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=c42880 Syndicated weekend talk program "RightLine with Drew Steele" has expanded its national reach with the addition of two new affiliates, WDBO in Orlando, FL and WHIO in Dayton, OH. The live weekend program, which airs Saturdays from 4-6pm ET, is an extension of Steele's Florida's Voice https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49034 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:58:24 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49034 Connoisseur Media Bay Area has entered into an exclusive sponsorship agreement with San Francisco Pride, becoming the official radio partner for one of the world's largest LGBTQand#43; celebrations. Under the new partnership, Connoisseur Media's Bay Area stations -- KMVQ-FM (99.7 NOW), KBLX-FM, KOIT-FM, https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49027 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:02:03 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49027 Podtrac's latest podcast industry rankings show iHeart continuing to dominate the U.S. podcast landscape, while audience growth was widespread across the industry in May 2026. According to Podtrac's Top U.S. Podcast Publishers andamp; Networks ranking, iHeart Audience Network remained the nation's largest https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49029 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:19 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49029 Loud Media has launched a new station in Knoxville, introducing the Greg Beharrell-centered GREG FM format to East Tennessee on 105.9 WGAP. The station, branded as 105.9 GREG FM, features the format developed by YEA Media Group and built around the humor, storytelling, observations and distinctive style of https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49026 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:27:14 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49026 Westwood One personality Steve Harmon will take center stage at the Grand Ole Opry this week as guest announcer for "Opry 100 Honors: Don Williams," a special tribute celebrating the legacy of the late country music icon. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 7pm at the Grand Ole Opry House in https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49025 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:05:52 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49025 Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) will expand its Classical Music Day initiative across the state after receiving a $100,000 grant from the Love Always Foundation. The grant, awarded to the Wisconsin Public Radio Association, will support the growth of the program from its original base in Milwaukee into a https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49030 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:08:20 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49030 Salem Media has expanded its presence in the faith-based media sector with the launch of Salem Creators Agency (SCA), a new talent representation venture focused on faith-centric and family-friendly creators. The company also announced that Christian content creator, speaker and media personality Jason https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49028 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:42:59 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49028 Spotset Media has reached a record weekly audience of 19.6 million Adults 18and#43;, according to Nielsen's Fall 2025 audience estimates, marking the largest reach in the Memphis-based company's nearly 30-year history. The audio network, which connects advertisers with consumers https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49017 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:06:45 -0000 https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n49017 American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) has promoted Isaiah Bryant to Senior Vice President of Revenue andamp; Strategic Partnerships, expanding his leadership responsibilities across the company's national sales and business development efforts. In his new role, Bryant will oversee AURN's national revenue