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The 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Welcomes Josh Pate, Christine Travaglini, Sharon Dastur, Larry O’Connor and Erick Erickson

"87 speakers are involved in this year's show. There's more still to come too."

The Industry According To: Leigh Jacobs, NuVoodoo

"Stations MUST work to build cume all the time."

Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

Salem Media Reports 10% Revenue Decline During 2025

"Spot advertising revenue has been declining in the industry due to reduced time spent listening, particularly on AM radio stations."

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.

How Nielsen’s mSurvey Brings the Diary System Into the Smartphone Era

Based on what Nielsen has shown, the mSurvey works best on a smartphone, which makes sense in 2026.

Senate Passes Bill Limiting Online Ads to Minors

"Kids, families, and parents have waited far too long for Congress to pass legislation and stop Big Tech’s relentless tracking and targeting of children and teens online."

What Does the Future Hold for Cumulus Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

For employees, competitors, and industry watchers, the first reaction is understandable. Bankruptcy carries a stigma that’s hard to shake. In most industries, it historically meant failure and liquidation.

CPAC Joins List Opposing FCC Lifting Local TV Ownership Caps

"Polling consistently shows that Americans — and especially conservatives — do not want further consolidation of broadcast television power in the hands of a few national entities."

Cumulus Files for Prepackaged Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

"It became clear that Cumulus’s remaining debt burden limited our ability to fully realize the Company’s potential, and this agreement represents a major step forward."

Radio Loves Live and Local — Until the Comments Start

Every station says it exists to serve the public. But do they?

FCC Chair Brendan Carr: Paramount Skydance Purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery ‘Should Get Through Pretty Quickly’

"I think there’s some real consumer benefits that can emerge from it.”

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The Industry According To: Leigh Jacobs, NuVoodoo

"Stations MUST work to build cume all the time."

Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"