Friday, April 17, 2026
Every Signal, One Feed.
The Archie Dale led Louisville Black Media will purchase Gospel 1240 WLLV /101.9 W270CR and R&B Oldies 1350 WLOU /104.7 W284AD Louisville KY from David Smith’s New Albany Broadcasting Company for $700,000. The seller will retain Oldies 1570 WLRS New Albany IN/92.5 W223DK…
Bauer has appointed James Pllu as Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio, where he was previously Head of Content for both brands. Gary Stein, Bauer Media Audio UK’s Director of Audio said: “James brings a strong track record across the team, a deep understanding of…
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Radio 1 Dance is introducing a weekly chart show and updating its daytime schedule. From Monday 20 April, The Official Radio 1 Dance Chart will air each week from 11.30am to 12pm, hosted by Arielle Free. The programme will count down the UK’s Top 20 dance tracks, based on sales…
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There has never been a better time to be in Hispanic radio. There has also never been a more complicated one. Who better to learn the path forward from than the executives who built the format? You'll get the chance at Radio Ink 's Hispanic Radio Conference.
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Language is not a strategy; it's a starting point. But for too many advertisers, it has become the destination. Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez Marketer of the Year finalists about the biggest challenges in reaching Hispanic consumers. Here's what they said:
Read at Radio InkThe Archie Dale led Louisville Black Media will purchase Gospel 1240 WLLV /101.9 W270CR and R&B Oldies 1350 WLOU /104.7 W284AD Louisville KY from David Smith’s New Albany Broadcasting Company for $700,000. The seller will retain Oldies 1570 WLRS New Albany IN/92.5 W223DK…
Read at RadioInsightBauer has appointed James Pllu as Content Director for Planet Rock and Kerrang! Radio, where he was previously Head of Content for both brands. Gary Stein, Bauer Media Audio UK’s Director of Audio said: “James brings a strong track record across the team, a deep understanding of…
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People often ask about the one key chart from Techsurvey that I think packs the most punch. Of course, it varies from year to year. But in 2026 - the 22nd consecutive year in which we've produced these studies - there is one chart that jumped off the screen for me. See what you…
Read at Jacobs MediaRadio 1 Dance is introducing a weekly chart show and updating its daytime schedule. From Monday 20 April, The Official Radio 1 Dance Chart will air each week from 11.30am to 12pm, hosted by Arielle Free. The programme will count down the UK’s Top 20 dance tracks, based on sales…
Read at Radio Today UKThere has never been a better time to be in Hispanic radio. There has also never been a more complicated one. Who better to learn the path forward from than the executives who built the format? You'll get the chance at Radio Ink 's Hispanic Radio Conference.
Read at Radio InkLanguage is not a strategy; it's a starting point. But for too many advertisers, it has become the destination. Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez Marketer of the Year finalists about the biggest challenges in reaching Hispanic consumers. Here's what they said:
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(Randy Lane) Today’s personalities are expected to do everything: host a radio show, a podcast, a YouTube channel, and stay active on all the socials. “Is our show or digital more important?” That’s a question I hear often from talent and programmers.
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Maxxwave has stepped in to keep the High Peak small-scale DAB multiplex on air after financial pressures put its future at risk. The company has taken over operation from High Peak One Digital Ltd, bringing new infrastructure and long-term plans to stabilise and expand coverage…
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Xperi has launched a premium version of its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal, introducing new analytics tools designed to give radio stations more detailed and timely insight into audience listening behavior.
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A growing loss of faith in capitalism is driving a new push to give every citizen a direct financial stake in the system, according to financier and philanthropist Michael Milken.
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National Public Radio says it has received more than $110 million in philanthropic donations, including the largest contribution from a living donor in its history, in a move aimed at
Read at Inside RadioThe tide in Hollywood has officially turned, as the industry undergoes a massive strategic "reprioritization" that places movie theaters back at the center of the cinematic universe. For years, the narrative was dominated by "streaming-first" mandates, but 2026 marks the year…
Read at The Broadcasters PodcastThe podcast ecosystem just got a little more complicated. YouTube announced this week that users will soon be able to set a daily time limit for Shorts viewing, all the way down to zero minutes. That effectively eliminates the feed entirely. It’s a digital wellness…
Read at Barrett MediaSuccessfully launching a new morning show is probably the toughest thing to do in radio. Even if the audience didn’t like the old show, it’s incredibly difficult. If the audience liked or, even worse, loved the old show, the task becomes a much steeper mountain to climb. That’s…
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