Local Radio Networks (LRN) has acquired Radio Workflow (RWF), combining programming and operational technology into a single platform aimed at streamlining radio station operations. The deal brings together LRN’s 24/7 music programming services with Radio Workflow’s cloud-based management system, which includes tools for traffic, billing, sales, production and analytics. The combined offering is positioned as
See Full StoryRadio’s Talent Problem
Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings Does the radio industry know that its future depends on great air talent? There’s just one problem. We’re not producing much of it anymore. Radio research shows that personality is radio’s real competitive advantage. Not algorithms. Not massive music libraries. Not technology. What radio does better than almost any other medium is create companionship
See Full StoryFinal Seats: Women In Radio Tour In Atlanta
Hey Women In Radio Family, Yesterday, we proudly announced Drea Nicole and Lex P of the Pour Minds podcast as our honorees for the Atlanta stop of the Women In Radio 2026 National Tour, and the excitement has been incredible to see. Now the countdown is officially on. We are 10 days away from our dinner
See Full StoryCumulus/Westwood One Covering The 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One, one of America’s largest audio networks and the official network audio broadcast partner of the NCAA, will once again be home to every bounce, basket, and buzzer beater of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship. Westwood One’s coverage will tip off at 6:30 p.m. ET prior to the First Four® on Tuesday, March 17 and continue with play-by-play
See Full StoryNAB Calls For Modernized Broadcast Ownership
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is urging policymakers to modernize federal broadcast ownership regulations, arguing that outdated rules could threaten the ability of local stations to keep live sports free and widely accessible. In a recent blog post, NAB Director of Communications and Social Media Grace Whaley pointed to growing concerns about how live
See Full StoryCumulus Media Plan Would Cancel Shares, Go Private
Cumulus Media’s proposed Chapter 11 restructuring would eliminate existing shareholders and convert the company into a privately held broadcaster, according to the company’s prepackaged Plan of Reorganization filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Under the plan, all current equity interests in Cumulus Media would be canceled with no recovery for shareholders. The filing states that on
See Full StoryRihanna House Shooter Charged
The woman who allegedly shot at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills mansion while the pop star was home has been identified and charged. Ivana Ortiz, 35, was arrested following the attack and charged with attempted murder by the Los Angeles Police Department, according to Page Six. She’s currently being held in custody, with bail set at US$10.225
See Full StoryKanye West Announces Show Dates
Kanye West, has booked his first major show in the US in years. The rapper announced that he will play a concert at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on 3 April, Variety reports. A release that went out to fans on Monday morning billed the show as his “only performance in Los Angeles”. Fans were directed to
See Full StoryJennifer Hudson Reveals Her Inspriation
Jennifer Hudson has revealed that she has been inspired by her son David and boyfriend Common as she prepares for her upcoming tour. The Dreamgirls star is set to hit the road this summer and said she has drawn creative inspiration from her 16-year-old son and her rapper boyfriend. During a new interview with People, Jennifer shared
See Full StorySZA, Not In Love With AI
SZA feels like she is “at war” because of the rise of AI in music, and she feels the technology is causing particular problems for Black artists. The Save the Day singer is concerned about the use of artificial intelligence being used to create songs, and is “really offended” by the sound of certain tracks
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