Thursday, May 7, 2026
Every Signal, One Feed.
Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become the very real WKRP in Cincinnati on Monday morning: Gary Sandy, or, as the show’s legion of fans know him, Andy Travis. Sandy sat…
Alexander Popov Demonstrates First Radio Receiver
Russian physicist Alexander Popov demonstrated the world's first radio receiver. Initially designed as a lightning detector, this invention was a crucial step in the development of radio technology.
German High Command Signs Unconditional Surrender
On May 7, 1945, the German High Command signed the unconditional surrender of all German forces at Reims, France. This historic event was widely broadcast on radio, marking the end of World War II in Europe.
Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.
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Young Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time.
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(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales.
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South Africa’s main commercial radio body has become the first African organisation to join the Radio Ready connected car campaign. Founded by Bauer Media Group, European Broadcasting Union, BBC and several European broadcasters and radio groups, now the National Association of…
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We’ve gotten interest from existing traditional news sources to partner as a younger skewing channel for full 18+ coverage complimenting the traditional channel. Reminds me of AM FM in the early 70s when a big AM station mobilized their FM to maximize their…
Read at Lee Abrams Media VisionsNearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become the very real WKRP in Cincinnati on Monday morning: Gary Sandy, or, as the show’s legion of fans know him, Andy Travis. Sandy sat…
Read at Radio InkContent pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.
Read at Radio InkYoung Americans may consume the most audio, but every age group is spending meaningful time with the medium. Edison Research's Share of Ear Q1 2026 data shows persons 13–34 lead all age groups at four hours and 30 minutes of daily audio time.
Read at Radio InkSouth Africa’s main commercial radio body has become the first African organisation to join the Radio Ready connected car campaign. Founded by Bauer Media Group, European Broadcasting Union, BBC and several European broadcasters and radio groups, now the National Association of…
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In today’s radio sales environment, relationship building is no longer a soft skill — it is a strategic advantage.
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Take That will perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on 6th June. The group has been added to the line-up, joining artists including RAYE, Niall Horan, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim and Lola Young for the day long show in London. Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân…
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Ahead of a key appeals court hearing, Cumulus Media and Nielsen are battling over what the broadcaster’s Chapter 11 filing means for their antitrust fight over radio ratings. Nielsen says
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Audio remains a durable part of the news mix, with radio still reaching about a quarter of Americans daily and benefiting from local news’ top trust ranking. A new study
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Encouragement Media Group is preparing to expand its Spanish-language Christian radio footprint into one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing Hispanic markets. The company plans to launch its Fuzión format
Read at Inside RadioSteve Ahern joins Jen Seyderhelm for the Radio Today podcast. Steve has just attended the ARN annual general meeting. Also in this episode: The Gold Coast survey results The Kyle and Jackie court case New Zealand Standards Authority AI podcasts Speculation after Vision…
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• Longtime Miami radio pro UB Rodriguez is now a free agent as he exits Cox Media Group Miami, the place where he originally started his career in 2001. Since that time, Rodriguez has worked at WGCI/Chicago , KKDA (K104)/Dallas , and helped launch “ The Beat ” in San Francisco…
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People repaint their houses, shampoo their carpets, and “Simonize” their cars until they gleam like they just got a record deal. Meanwhile, some radio stations are still driving around with the programming equivalent of a “Wash Me” finger drawing on the back window.
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Ted Turner died on Wednesday at the age of 87. Many consider him a visionary, pioneer, and one of the hardest-working, driven individuals in media. He single-handedly transformed how we watch cable television by taking a simple concept and making it his own: finding a way to…
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30 years is a long time to do anything. For Blake Thompson, it’s been a career — and on July 1, 2026, exactly three decades after he first walked through the door, The Ramsey Network’s Executive Vice President will walk out for the last time after announcing his…
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