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Podcast ads are ideal for reaching the ad-free video audience; they can save Netflix from its sophomore slump, according to Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download Spring 2026 Report: * Podcast advertising can save Netflix from its “sophomore slump” by creating greater awareness and interest in returning shows * Since the podcast audience

A new series of 30-second radio features has been produced to help stations commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The package consists of ten professionally produced features remembering the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the attacks and honoring the first responders, military personnel and ordinary citizens who demonstrated

WSCR-FM (104.3 The Score) in Chicago will launch a new morning show pairing Jarrett Payton with David Haugh beginning August 31. “Haugh and Payton” will air weekdays from 5:30-10am CT, adding the former NFL running back and veteran Chicago broadcaster to The Score’s weekday lineup. Payton most recently served as an anchor for WGN-TV’s 4

Audacy Sports’ WSCR (104.3 The Score) Chicago has parted ways with longtime morning host Mike Mulligan and midday host Marshall Harris as part of programming changes at the sports outlet. Mulligan exits after more than 23 years with The Score, including 18 years in morning drive. He had co-hosted “Mully and Haugh” with David Haugh

Saga Communications Senior VP of Content Pat Paxton will exit the company at the end of August, with two of the broadcaster’s local programming executives set to take over his responsibilities. Paxton will remain with Saga through Friday, August 28 to assist with the transition. Ocala, FL OM Scott Chase and Clarksville, TN OM Ryan

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters has announced the recipients of its 2026 GAB Honors Awards, which will be presented during GABCON, September 25-26 at the Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth, GA. This year’s honorees are Savannah Bananas founder Jesse Cole as Georgian of the Year, State Representative Clint Crowe as Legislator of the Year,

New research from iHeartMedia suggests Gen Z’s desire for community and shared experiences is helping drive engagement with broadcast radio, particularly when young listeners are with friends and family. The study, conducted by Critical Mass Media, examined Gen Z’s relationship with audio and found that younger consumers increasingly view radio as a low-pressure way to share

BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke, dvd@bridgeratings.com There has never been more entertainment available—or less patience for any of it. Every song, podcast, movie, television show, video and radio program now competes in the same unforgiving marketplace. The scarce commodity is no longer content. It is attention. For years, we described this as the “attention economy.” Media