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The Daily Tops Podtrac Charts While Fox News and Ben Shapiro Remain Top 10

Shows finishing between 3rd and 10th remained unchanged from the prior month.

Fox Secures Multi-Year Agreement for NFL Games Broadcast in Mexico

"Mexico is a market with an enormous passion for football, and we are proud to offer fans a sizeable NFL package in the country, with a robust content experience, designed to engage audiences throughout the entire year."

Kiss-FM Midland Becomes La Lupe 103.3 With Regional Mexican Gold Format

"Rhythmic CHR B93 KZBT and Hot AC Mix 97.9 KODM stand as the only remaining current-intensive stations in the market."

Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."

Revisiting the Z100 Formula That Changed Radio

Scott Shannon always said, “The greatest radio stations are created on a typewriter.” Sadly, that’s an area where many stations miss the mark these days.

93.9 WKYS Adds Little Bacon Bear to Middays

“Her return solidifies our commitment to being the number one source of Hip Hop and R&B in the DMV.”

Why Radio Needs More Chief Relevance Officers Than Chief Revenue Officers

Relevance is what earns listening. Listening is what earns revenue.

The Industry According To….Elliot Segal, DC 101

Thank you for checking out ‘The Industry According To’. This series runs each Tuesday, and features radio and record industry executives, managers, programmers, talent,...

As ’80s and ’90s Rise in Classic Rock, What’s the Future of ’60s and ’70s?

How do we manage some of the artists and songs that, once upon a time, were the biggest in the format?

What Jerry Cesak Taught Us About Going Big in Radio

If you want people to think about your station or your show, you need to do big things that people will talk about.

KOLA 99.9 Names Freddy Rivera as Afternoon Drive Host

"This community raised me, and I'm honored to bring my voice home every afternoon. I'm ready to do the best work of my career at such a legendary station."

Alt 104.5 Welcomes Back Jaxon Beginning January 20

"Jaxon’s return reinforces Aly 104.5’s focus on authentic voices, music discovery and community connection — pillars that continue to define the station’s brand in the Philadelphia market."

Radio’s Most Obvious Missed Opportunity: A Culture-Forward Classic Hits Format

Year one proves it works. Year three proves it scales. By year five, everyone claims they saw it coming.

Why Aesthetic Branding Is Vital To Earn Attention in an Algorithmic Ecosystem

"Many artists now recognize branding as a necessary tool that can amplify their music. It creates a vibe and allows a story to be told on the artist’s terms."

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Fox Secures Multi-Year Agreement for NFL Games Broadcast in Mexico

"Mexico is a market with an enormous passion for football, and we are proud to offer fans a sizeable NFL package in the country, with a robust content experience, designed to engage audiences throughout the entire year."

Kiss-FM Midland Becomes La Lupe 103.3 With Regional Mexican Gold Format

"Rhythmic CHR B93 KZBT and Hot AC Mix 97.9 KODM stand as the only remaining current-intensive stations in the market."

Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."

Scott Pelley’s Next Act: The Road Back Is Harder Than It Looks

Time does tend to soften even the sharpest edges. Careers have been rebuilt from tougher spots. Pelley's résumé still carries real weight.