Friday, May 8, 2026
Every Signal, One Feed.
• American Public Media’s Marketplace , the most widely consumed business and economic news program in the country — in radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting — has named Kimberly Adams as the next host of its flagship weekday program,…
VE Day Announced on Radio
President Harry Truman announced the end of the war in Europe (VE Day) via live radio broadcast at 6 a.m. This momentous announcement was heard across America, marking Germany's unconditional surrender.
The Beatles Release Final Album 'Let It Be'
The Beatles released their twelfth and final studio album, 'Let It Be', nearly a month after their official disbandment. The album was originally recorded in early 1969.
The rise of e-commerce has transformed last-mile delivery into one of the fastest-growing job categories. Thousands of drivers working with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) network and independent contractors navigate tight schedules, unfamiliar routes, and high delivery…
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In an age where media shapes public perception and drives social accountability, its role in uncovering critical issues cannot be overstated. One such issue often hidden behind closed doors is elder abuse in nursing homes. Investigative journalism, local reporting, and digital…
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Nielsen continues its release of the March 2026 monthly ratings. Today’s markets are Akron , Charleston SC , Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz , and Syracuse . The next three releases will feature: On Friday, May 8: Columbia SC , Little Rock , Springfield MA ,, and Toledo . On…
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Minutes before RBR+TVBR’s daily news deadline, The E.W. Scripps Co. released its first quarter 2026 earnings report. While C-Suite leaders including President/CEO Adam Symson will not host a call for analysts and shareholders until Friday morning to discuss the results,…
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Beyond the $4 billion milestone, the upcoming season represents a pivotal shift in how Hollywood approaches the "blockbuster" economy. While the sheer volume of theatrical releases has decreased, studios are doubling down on massive, tentpole spectacles to drive foot traffic,…
Read at The Broadcasters Podcast• American Public Media’s Marketplace , the most widely consumed business and economic news program in the country — in radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting — has named Kimberly Adams as the next host of its flagship weekday program,…
Read at RAMP247The rise of e-commerce has transformed last-mile delivery into one of the fastest-growing job categories. Thousands of drivers working with Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) network and independent contractors navigate tight schedules, unfamiliar routes, and high delivery…
Read at Barrett MediaIn an age where media shapes public perception and drives social accountability, its role in uncovering critical issues cannot be overstated. One such issue often hidden behind closed doors is elder abuse in nursing homes. Investigative journalism, local reporting, and digital…
Read at Barrett MediaNielsen continues its release of the March 2026 monthly ratings. Today’s markets are Akron , Charleston SC , Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz , and Syracuse . The next three releases will feature: On Friday, May 8: Columbia SC , Little Rock , Springfield MA ,, and Toledo . On…
Read at RadioInsightMinutes before RBR+TVBR’s daily news deadline, The E.W. Scripps Co. released its first quarter 2026 earnings report. While C-Suite leaders including President/CEO Adam Symson will not host a call for analysts and shareholders until Friday morning to discuss the results,…
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Beasley Media Group has partnered with Michigan Black Business Alliance, bringing the non-profit’s mission of advocating for meaningful policy, closing the racial wealth gap, and elevating Southeast Michigan’s Black-owned businesses to its three Detroit stations.
Read at Radio InkOkay – when was the last time you updated your music promos? Heck! When was the last time you really took a deep dive into your music promo category and asked yourself, “Do we still play that song?” or “Yikes, we’ve been running that promo for over a year now!” Let’s get at ‘em!…
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Gayle Benson has built hospitals, funded disaster relief, and owns two professional sports franchises. Now the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation is adding "Celebration of Service to America Leadership Award winner" to her resume.
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Most people don’t realize they’re already reacting until it’s too late. Earlier this week, I talked about awareness and why it’s where everything starts. You can’t change a state you haven’t named. That sounds simple, but in real life, most people stay busy, push through, and…
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• Audacy Country KKWF (100.7 The Wolf)/Seattle has launched a new morning show — Ellen & Aaron , hosted by Wolf veterans Ellen Tailor and Aaron Crawford . For Tailor (left), this is a homecoming — she originally joined The Wolf as morning co-host in 2011, earning a…
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The largest multimedia company based in Western Canada has brought to market a new programmatic platform that the company expects to bring broadcast radio into the modern programmatic advertising ecosystem. “With resonate , advertisers can now buy over the air radio using the…
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Pat Caputo has died. The longtime Detroit sports media figure lost his battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer according to a social media post from his family. What We Know : Caputo had publicly revealed his diagnosis in January, calling the disease a “death sentence.” Caputo…
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As you know, I’m a fan of the work that Quu has done into how radio stations are displayed in the infotainment systems of top-selling cars in the United States. The company in April published its third annual report, drawing conclusions from what a Quu representative experienced…
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