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The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

Why Radio Needs to Embrace a Subscription Model for Digital Content

Radio, meanwhile, has leaned on a single revenue stream for decades: advertising. That's it. That's the model. It's outdated. And most know it. So, how do we change it?

Afternoon Radio Listening Gaining Ground as Mornings Slip, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

When asked why they listen to local radio, 40% of those aged 18-34 said that local content is the key reason. That's higher than the overall level (30%) and the 55+ crowd (20%).

Edison Research: 13-34 Year Old Demographic Spend Most Daily Time Listening to Audio

"Adults 18+ averaged three hours and 54 minutes per day in Q4 2025. Moreover, 13–34 year-olds outpace that demographic by more than 30 minutes."

Jacobs Media Techsurvey 2026: AM/FM Radio Listening Hits All-Time Low as Digital Surges to 44%

"Last year, broadcast was five points higher, and digital was five points lower. So there's been meaningful movement this year."

74% of New Vehicles Now Feature HD Radio, 2026 Quu In-Vehicle Visuals Report Shares

HD Radio inclusion has risen since 2024, the Quu data shows.

Edison Research: Podcast Listening Dominates AM/FM Radio in Younger Listeners

"The dominance of podcast listening among younger age cohorts can certainly be attributed to their preference for on-demand content that also includes visual elements, qualities specific to podcasts and not radio."

Are Radio Leaders in Tune with What Actually Matters to Employees?

I think there's a giant disconnect between what radio leaders think employees want and what they actually value.

84% of Americans Listen to AM/FM Radio Weekly, New FMR/Eastlan Data Shows

Of the 84% listening to AM/FM radio weekly, two-thirds said they did it with a terrestrial radio signal.

AM/FM Radio Reaches New In-Car Usage Highs, Edison Research Data Shows

Of all ad-supported in-car listening, 83% is spent with AM/FM radio.

Baseball’s Biggest Global Event Still Ignores Massive Opportunity on Terrestrial Sports Radio

"For a sport built on daily dialogue and generational fandom, leaving AM/FM sports radio on the sidelines turns what should be a grand slam opportunity into yet another swing and a miss."

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"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."

Why Cumulus Sees Xperi Data as a Big Data Breakthrough for Radio

"We're excited because we feel this is a step forward in using technology to change the way people think about radio. This is really the big data moment for radio, at least as we see it."

A.I. in Radio: Where Is the Uncrossable Line?

"A.I. does not live in local markets, play games at your remotes, connect with listeners, or comprehend what culture you have built inside your cluster."