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Cumulus Media enacted a round of more layoffs. On-air and management staff across multiple markets received notice. Several Cumulus Media talent and staff have revealed they’ve been part of a company wide reduction in force. These cuts come as the company’s reorganization following approval from a court extend key Chapter 11 deadlines. The broadcaster continues to

Urban One reported lower second-quarter revenue as advertising softness continued across several business segments, though the company significantly reduced its net loss and said revenue trends improved sequentially from the first quarter. For the quarter ended June 30, Urban One posted net revenue of $85.8 million, down 6.4% from a year earlier. The company reported

It’s that time again—the 2026 Radio Connect Awards are here, and we’re excited to invite you to join us for an unforgettable Labor Day Weekend celebration in Las Vegas, Nevada. For a limited time, we’re offering you a complimentary invitation to attend this year’s Radio Connect Awards and related events. To reserve your spot, please

Beasley Media Group has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell CHR WNKS-FM (KISS 95.1) in Charlotte, NC, and the Alternative KXTE-FM signal in Las Vegas to Educational Media Foundation (EMF), with both transactions expected to close in mid-October pending FCC approval. As part of the Charlotte deal, Beasley will relocate its Maney

Westwood One says its NFL audio broadcasts continue to deliver significant reach and engagement for advertisers, according to new research highlighted in the company’s 2026 NFL Listening Report. The report, featured in this week’s Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog by Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard, draws on studies from Quantilope, MRI-Simmons

The Radio Hall of Fame has announced its nine Legends inductees for 2026, recognizing radio professionals whose lasting contributions to the industry continue to shape broadcasting. The Legends category honors individuals selected by the Radio Hall of Fame’s Nominating Committee who made significant contributions during their careers and have since passed away. The 2026 Legends

BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke, dvd@bridgeratings.com One of radio’s oldest promotional/market lines goes something like this: “This is WXXX…tell a friend you listen.” It’s a nice sentiment. But it skips over one uncomfortable question. Why would they? People recommend restaurants that surprise them. They recommend books they couldn’t put down. They recommend a great vacation, an

In all the years I’ve worked for NPR, we’ve had our ups and downs. We’ve had funding shortfalls and political attacks, we’ve reported from war zones to bring you the unvarnished truth directly from the front lines — but one thing has always been true: we never stop putting you first. That means that wherever