New Audacy research finds National Football League fandom runs deepest in Buffalo, followed by New Orleans and Cincinnati, while the league’s most avid fans devote hours each week to following the sport. The study also examines how those fans engage across media and finds radio advertising can influence NFL superfans throughout the purchase funnel, from awareness to loyalty. Read moreAudacy Study Finds Radio Reaches NFL’s Most Avid Fans.
iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball is hitting the road again, with nine concerts scheduled across the U.S. during December. The national holiday tour will again combine local radio brands, major music acts and national advertisers. The lineup includes a milestone 30th “Z-100 Jingle Ball” at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The tour will also become a holiday television special on ABC-TV in December. Read moreiHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball Returns For Nine-City Holiday Run.
A new initiative is helping local newsrooms prepare for and respond to disasters, drawing on lessons from Hurricane Helene and other emergencies. Emergency Mode for News provides disaster-response checklists, technology and financial resources designed to keep news organizations operating during crises. The program also offers tools for connectivity problems, mental-health support, training and emergency planning. Read moreHurricane’s Lessons Shape New Disaster-Response Initiative.
Latin music is grabbing a bigger piece of the U.S. music business. Revenue jumped 8.6% to $542.2 million during the first half, beating overall market growth and extending its winning streak to 13 years. RIAA’s Rafael Fernandez Jr. says the mid-year results show “a healthy music marketplace.” Read moreLatin Music’s U.S. Momentum Builds With Another Midyear Gain.
The NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers have inked a long-term broadcast deal with iHeartMedia, with “Newsradio” WTAM and heritage rock WMMS both continuing as the Cavs’ exclusive flagship stations. Additionally, for the first time, all Cavaliers games will be broadcast on 19 iHeartMedia stations on Rock Entertainment Sports Network. Read moreCleveland Cavaliers, iHeartMedia Extend Partnership.
A radio marketing executive in Ireland is facing charges after customs officials intercepted a package from the U.S. containing more than 12 pounds of cannabis valued at over $114,000. The cannabis was seized at the Dublin headquarters for Bauer Media Audio Ireland, home to Newstalk, Today FM and affiliated radio stations. Read moreIn Ireland, Radio Executive Faces Cannabis Charges After U.S. Parcel Seized.
From Barack Obama talking books and Michael Strahan talking business to a deep dive into USC football and a search for life beyond Earth, this week’s new podcasts cover plenty of ground. Also launching are shows about indie rock’s breakthrough year and family life, while returning series tackle true crime, women’s sports and climate myths. Here’s some of what’s new this week in podcasting. Read moreThe Weekly Download: What’s New In Podcasts This Week.
Nielsen says South Bend-Elkhart, IN is now a two-book average market... The Chicago Bulls say Audacy’s “The Score” WSCR-FM & AM will remain the team’s flagship radio station.. FCC General Counsel Adam Candeub is a step closer to a new role at the DOJ... Suzyn Waldman and David Donovan sit down for new interviews with Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes. Read moreNews Bites: Nielsen, Audacy, FCC, Suzyn Waldman, David Donovan.
A digital ad tax fight that has been brewing in statehouses is moving to Congress. A bill introduced by Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy would impose a graduated federal tax on algorithmic social media advertising, reaching as much as 50% on revenue above $10 billion. Murphy’s bill would exempt traditional media like TV and radio. Read moreFederal Ad Tax Proposal Would Hit Big Tech, Spare Traditional Media.
LinkedIn is quietly gaining ground with local advertisers, even as TikTok and YouTube generate more buzz. Borrell Associates says LinkedIn usage rose from 35% to 41% in a year, while 14% now buy ads there. VP Corey Elliott says the findings show sellers should follow where advertiser dollars are moving, rather than chasing social media curiosity. Read moreBorrell: LinkedIn Is Quietly Winning More Local Ad Dollars.
Audacy classic hits WCBS-FM New York (101.1) morning host exits the station after seven years. Taylor joined the station in 2019 after spending nearly 20 years on the former hot AC WPLJ New York (95.5). After initially working in middays, he moved to morning drive in June 2025. Earlier in his career, Taylor spent several years at hot AC “Mix 102.9” KDMX Dallas and nearly a decade at hot AC “Q-102” WKRQ Cincinnati. Read moreRace Taylor
Minnesota Public Radio has named Steve Seel as its new morning show host on its “YourClassical MPR” format, based at KSNJ Minneapolis (99.5), beginning Oct. 5. Seel will take the helm from John Birge, who retired from the host chair in August. Seel brings more than three decades of experience as a public media host and producer. Read moreSteve Seel
SummitMedia’s CHR “Channel 94.1” KQCH Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE has shuffled its on-air lineup. Morning hosts Jenn West and Jeff Degan have been replaced by “The Tino Cochino Morning Show.” Hosted by Tino Cochino and his on-air crew — Serina, Nicasio, and Matt — the YEA Networks syndicated show is heard in more than 60 markets nationwide. Read moreJenn West, Jeff Degan
