Audacy/Boston Morning Co-Host Named A MIW Airblazer
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) announced that Kennedy Elsey, co‑host of the Karson & Kennedy morning show on Boston’s MIX 104.1, will receive the 11th annual 2026 MIW Airblazer Award. The accolade, created through MIW’s 2015 partnership with Talentmasters Morning Show Boot Camp, will be presented at the Talentmasters MSBC event in Cleveland on August 7. The award honors women who are reshaping leadership in radio, and Elsey was highlighted for her authenticity, wit, and community impact. This marks the latest addition to a decade‑long roster of influential female broadcasters recognized by MIW.
A Swift Spin For Tom and Cheryl Hodgins
On March 14, 2025, Alexandra Communications, led by Tom and Cheryl Hodgins, finalized an agreement to acquire three FM radio stations in Eastern Oregon from Pacific Empire Radio Corp. Within weeks, the Hodgins‑owned firm announced it would divest one of...
‘The Sports Leader’ In S.F. Bay Area Sticks With Niners
Cumulus Media’s flagship sports station KNBR has secured a multi‑year extension of its partnership with the San Francisco 49ers, a relationship that began in 2005. The deal keeps veteran play‑by‑play duo Greg Papa and Tim Ryan on the air and...
Here Are The 2026 Giants of Broadcasting
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation unveiled its 2026 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts class, headlined by actor Kelsey Grammer, famed for his role as Dr. Frasier Crane. The honorees include top radio executives, iconic sports broadcasters, and veteran...
A Crossover Move For A Former Cadence13 Leader
Ron Hartenbaum’s audio‑advertising company has appointed former Cadence13 President John Murphy as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. The hire is aimed at bolstering the firm’s sales reach across on‑demand podcast inventory and select SiriusXM shows. Murphy’s background in podcast monetization...
What Can Investors Expect From Scripps In Q1?
After fending off Sinclair Broadcast Group’s hostile takeover, the E.W. Scripps Company is focusing on expanding its Scripps Sports division and leveraging a new distribution deal with Allen Media Group’s Local Now platform. However, the company’s core broadcast‑TV stations remain...
Real-Time Voice Translation Comes to Captioning
ENCO has introduced enSpeak, a real‑time text‑to‑voice translation engine that converts translated captions into natural speech. The solution integrates with ENCO’s existing multilingual workflow, delivering low‑latency audio through secondary audio program (SAP) channels. Broadcasters can now offer viewers the option...
Cumulus Media Nearing Bankruptcy Exit
Cumulus Media’s creditors have approved a prepackaged Chapter 11 plan that would wipe out roughly $592 million of the company’s $697 million pre‑petition debt. The restructuring converts most of that debt into equity, issues $50 million of exit convertible notes and secures a $100 million...
A Mid-Florida ‘Outlaw’ Finally Gets An Owner Shift
A Class B AM station serving the agricultural corridor between Sebring and Sarasota, Florida, along with its 250‑watt FM translator, is slated for an ownership change. The buyer is the station’s own “Outlaw” programming brand, effectively purchasing the facilities it already...
A ‘PQ’ Proposition For Tackling Hispanic Radio’s Ad Dollar Disconnect
The U.S. Hispanic population has risen 19% since 2016, now comprising roughly one‑fifth of the nation. Yet advertising spend in Hispanic media remains a small fraction of that audience’s size and listening power. Patrick Quinn, founder and CEO of PQ...
A Golden State Deal That Returns ‘Rocking M’ Name
A six‑member Montgomery family, together with a station employee, has formed Rocking M Media Group to acquire an AM/FM combo and three additional FM stations in California. The deal is unrelated to the well‑known Monte or Doris Miller, despite the...
A Beasley ‘Coyote’ Talent Ready For A Wider Orbit
Beasley Media Group is teaming with WideOrbit to showcase a live, on‑site broadcast at the 2026 NAB Show. Program Director Shawn Stevens will host his regular KCYE‑FM "102.7 Coyote Country" shift from the WideOrbit booth, using the Aurora Web Studio...
Skyview Formally Unveils A Cloud-Based Distribution Platform
Skyview Networks has officially launched Cirocast, a cloud‑native, broadcast‑grade audio distribution platform, ahead of the 2026 NAB Show. The service moves mixed, market‑specific audio feeds into the cloud, enabling low‑latency IP delivery, ad targeting, copy‑split and content personalization. Cirocast is...
Local TV Webcasts Get AI Boost From AccuWeather
AccuWeather unveiled ImmersiCast, an AI‑powered augmented‑reality weather system, at the 2026 NAB Show. Built on Unreal Engine, the platform projects real‑time 3D forecasts—rain, snow, lightning—over cityscapes, letting viewers watch storms unfold minute by minute. The company also introduced StoryTeller NewsPro,...
Shaw Grabs A Suburban Chicago Threesome
Shaw, a multimedia operator active in Northern Illinois and Central Iowa, announced the acquisition of three FM radio stations located south of Chicago. The deal expands Shaw’s broadcast footprint into the lucrative Chicago suburban market. While the purchase price was...
