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Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Cat Thomas, X107.5, Las Vegas

We have a new music show called “It Hurts When I Pee” and similar things. It's our reverence for imagery and that type of stuff as well. And it has grown up, obviously. The station has been a brand since 96.

Spotify Introduces “Livi” A Spanish Speaking AI DJ Service

A DJ generates a list of curated songs based on the user’s preferences. The AI voice will introduce song like a regular DJ. The service uses Open AI and was introduced last year.

Elroy Smith To Host WILD-AM/Boston Reunion

Cox Media Director Of Urban Content Elroy Smith is set to return to his old home to host the Boston Radio Reunion on July...

98.9 Wild Country KZPK/St. Cloud, MN adds Kris & Chelsea To Afternoons  

Leighton Media Country KZPK (Wild Country 98.9)/St. Cloud MN. PD Kris Valentine takes over PM Drive after Brooke Stephens's recent departure.

SiriusXM Media, GroupM and Edison Research Release New Sports Audio Report on Female Fans

The report found 57% of female sports fans “frequently” or “occasionally” listened to sports audio content in the last year showing that sports audio plays a big role in female sports fandom.

Mike Francesa: FOX Sports In-Game Interviews During All-Star Game ‘Just Got in the Way’

"Get off the field. Interview him before the game, interview him after the game. We don't need you to interview him during the game."

Skyview Network’s “B-Dub Radio” Picks Up Five Affiliates

I still wake up every day feeling absolutely blessed to have a team of people that believe in what I do. From our affiliate partners to the team at Skyview Networks, I’m so thankful.”

Marketron and BIA Advisory Services Hosting Webinar on Local Ad Spend

Nicole Ovadia, BIA Advisory Services' VP of forecasting and Marketron CEO Jimshade Chaudhari will co-present the webinar which is free to attend.

Apple, NVIDIA Reportedly Trained AI Models with Unauthorized YouTube Transcripts 

The dataset, created by EleutherAI, contains transcripts from over 173,000 YouTube videos from popular channels like Marques Brownlee and MrBeast, as well as news publishers such as The New York Times and the BBC.

Danan Hughes Remembers Being Named Kansas City Chiefs Radio Analyst

"Being here for so long and being part of some of the dismal history of the postseason Chiefs as a player, it's been a real blessing to be a part of the success on the flip side."

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Streaming Services Develop Distinct Lanes Like Radio

"When everybody has the music, the music itself no longer separates one service from another. This is starting to make streaming look a lot like radio."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."