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The Radio Hall of Fame Inducts its 2024 Class of Honorees

Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Lon Helton served as the Master of Ceremonies, while Radio Hall of Fame Co-Chairmen Kraig Kitchin and Dennis Green delivered the opening remarks to welcome attendees.

Westwood One Touts Radio’s Strength But Misses Key Points

"If we truly insist on comparing ad-supported platforms, we have to consider that the market has exponentially expanded with the global reach of radio stations thanks to the Internet."

The 55th Annual Dove Awards Announces First Round Of Performers

The lineup of performers includes nominee CeCe Winans Crowder, Forrest Frank, Joseph Habedank, Maverick City Music with nominee Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, and the award show's host Tauren Wells.

Jim Monaghan Is Leaving ‘The Morning Jolt’ At WDHA Morriston NJ

“The Morning Jolt” will drop the puck for the final with the New York Ranger’s Stephane Matteau and members of The Smithereens joining the final show.

KUZZ Bakersfield PD Brent Michaels Pockets $4K On Wheel Of Fortune

Michael’s appearance was one of the first hosted by Ryan Seacrest who took over for long-time host Pat Sajak.

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FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Opening Match Draws Record 6.3 Million Viewers

"Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa drew 6,309,000 viewers on Thursday. That total makes it the most-watched Men's Opening Match and non-USMNT FIFA World Cup Group Stage telecast in English-language U.S. history."

Big Country 104.9 Launches Yacht Big Country Weekend Format Shake-Up

"This is part of our dare to be different initiative that we hope all of radio will re-embrace,"

2026 Political Advertising to Reach Record $11.6 Billion, AdImpact Forecast Shows

The revised estimate would make the cycle the most expensive on record and represents a 4% increase compared to the 2024 presidential election.

Former MLB Broadcaster John Sanders Dies At 83

"Total respect for John, pro’s pro, good guy. Enjoyed being around him, I’d seen him most recently at Pitt games but I haven’t seen him for a couple of years. It’s just said, it’s all too soon, what a guy!"