Bleav has expanded its advertising leadership team with the hiring of Maryann Alvarez (far left) and Gretchen Waller as Directors of Partnerships. Alvarez and Waller will be responsible for developing partnerships with brands and agencies, while driving sponsorship, advertising and integrated marketing opportunities across the company’s portfolio of more than 500 shows distributed via podcast platforms,

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The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced the 24 nominees for the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame class. Nominees were selected by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from both industry professionals and listeners. Voting will begin April 24 and run through May 8, with nearly 1,000 industry members receiving ballots to vote

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A new blog post from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group highlights how artificial intelligence can assist local advertisers in media planning, while also pointing to new data showing the continued dominance of AM/FM radio among auto buyers. The report, citing findings from Edison Research’s “Share of Ear” study, examines audio consumption

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At the NAB Show 2026, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty outlined her vision for how broadcasters can fulfill the long-standing “public interest” standard, emphasizing localism, accountability and the need for updated policies in a rapidly evolving media landscape. In remarks titled “Finding the Angel of the Public Interest,” Trusty drew on historical context, referencing a 1998

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Colorado Public Radio (CPR) has named Bazi Kanani as the new local host of its weekday broadcast of Morning Edition. Kanani, who joined CPR in 2024 as a host and reporter, will begin her new role April 27, airing weekdays from 4-9am. Kanani said the program has long been part of her daily routine, adding

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The South Carolina State University Foundation will celebrate 35 years of expanding scholarship opportunities at its Annual Scholarship Gala & Tribute featuring special guest Jeffrey Osborne on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. The signature event, led by Honorary Co-Chairs

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Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Ruth Presslaff as the recipient of its 2026 Frances Preston Trailblazer Award, recognizing her leadership and long-standing contributions to advancing women in radio. The honor, MIW’s highest accolade, was presented during the NAB Show 2026 on April 20. Presslaff was recognized in a public interview with Erica

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Cox Media Group (“CMG”) today announced that programming veteran Shawn Knight has been named Assistant Director of Branding & Programming for WHJX (HOT 106-5) in Jacksonville.  Shawn will support day-to-day programming and the execution of marketing, promotions, events, and sales campaigns. In addition, he will continue to host afternoon drive on HOT 106-5 and mid-days

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Lil Wayne has found being “uninvited” to Coachella and the Grammys to be a “humbling” experience. The 43-year-old rap star has taken to social media to reflect on his absence from the landmark events, explaining that he’s been “uninvited” and “uninvolved”. Wayne wrote on X: “It’s truly a humbling experience when events like Coachella and

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Did you know, Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music for his 2017 album DAMN., becoming the first non-classical and non-jazz artist to win the award. The Pulitzer board honored the album as a “virtuosic song collection” that captures the complexity of modern African-American life Kendrick Lamar | Storytelling has been Lamar’s greatest skill

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