TALKERS 2026 to Present Discussion About Independent Radio Station Ownership
Talkers 2026 will convene a panel of five independent radio owners on June 5 at Hofstra University. Moderated by JVC Broadcasting CEO John Caracciolo, the session will probe financial viability, growth strategies, community relevance, and revenue models for indie stations. Participants include leaders from Bold Gold Media, KTBB, WTON and Talk 1300/98.7 WGDJ. The discussion aims to surface lessons that could reshape both independent and corporate radio approaches.
Wayne Allyn Root to Launch New Show on Real America’s Voice TV
Wayne Allyn Root, a nationally syndicated talk‑radio host, is launching a new television program called “America Speaks with Wayne Allyn Root.” The show premieres on Real America’s Voice TV on June 1 at 10 p.m. ET and will feature a live, caller‑driven...
Mike McVay to Moderate Key Panel at TALKERS 2026: Radio’s Next Chapter
Radio Hall of Fame inductee Mike McVay will moderate a high‑profile panel at TALKERS 2026, titled “Gaining Traction in a Noisy Digital World.” The session, sponsored by C. Crane Radio and introduced by Lee Elci, features top talk‑radio hosts, media agents,...
WWO: Case Study in Creating Future Demand
Westwood One’s Audio Active Group highlighted a Joplin, Missouri Ace Hardware that used long‑term AM/FM radio spots with catchy jingles to build future demand. The campaign lifted unaided awareness to 47%, ad recall to 19% and brand favorability to 25%....
Lewinsky Podcast Joins AdLarge and the .fwd Network
Monica Lewinsky’s podcast "Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky" has officially joined the AdLarge and fwd. network portfolio. The show, which won a Gracie Award for Best Audio Podcast Host, was previously highlighted in Rolling Stone’s Top 10 New Podcasts of 2025 and The...
Audacy Expands Relationship with ABC News Audio
Audacy announced on May 26, 2026 that it is expanding its partnership with ABC News Audio to supply national and international news content across a broad slate of its all‑news and news/talk stations. The move comes just days after CBS...
Seaboard Networks to Distribute “The Unscaled Travel Radio Show”
Seaboard Networks announced it will serve as the new distributor and syndicator for the weekly travel program “The Unscaled Travel Radio Show.” Hosted by husband‑and‑wife team Jeremy and Amy Long, the show originates from KOWS‑FM in Santa Rosa, California, and...
“American Ground Radio” Launches on Salem’s WWRC, Washington
American Ground Radio debuted on Salem Media’s WWRC‑AM (570 The Answer) at 7 a.m., featuring hosts Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. The show promises a conversational format that links traditional American values with current national issues, and includes guest interviews, listener call‑ins,...
Rao Named WNYC / Gothamist Culture Reporter
Public media outlet WNYC announced that veteran journalist Sonia Rao will serve as the culture reporter for its combined WNYC/Gothamist newsroom. Rao, who spent the past decade covering arts and culture at The Washington Post, will focus on film, television,...
Pakman Suggests YouTube Systems Are Reducing Exposure for Left-Leaning Indie Channels
David Pakman, a prominent liberal commentator, says YouTube’s recommendation engine cut his channel’s daily impressions from 15 million to 10 million while click‑through rates stayed around 8%, suggesting algorithmic suppression rather than waning audience interest. He notes that right‑leaning creators have not...
Salem Media Partnership Produces New Film
Salem Media announced a strategic partnership with Compel Studios to produce the documentary film "By Dawn’s Early Light." The film explores faith, liberty and the American spirit through historical reflection and cultural commentary. Salem plans to distribute the documentary nationwide...
Heritage Band Gunhill Road Cracks a Million Listens/Views Fueled by Talk Radio Exposure
Heritage band Gunhill Road has surpassed one million listens and views across YouTube and other digital platforms, a surge largely credited to exposure on news and talk radio over the past six years. The four‑member group, known for provocative, talk‑show‑friendly...
NPR Offering Newsroom Buyouts to Meet Budget Goals
NPR is restructuring its newsroom to meet a $300 million annual budget after losing federal subsidies. The organization must find roughly $8 million in savings and is offering voluntary buyouts to about 300 newsroom employees, though only up to 30 will be...
Free Memorial Day Weekend Show From Fisher House Foundation Available to Radio Stations
Fisher House Foundation is distributing a free Memorial Day weekend radio program, “Together in Mission: The Fisher House Journey,” to stations nationwide. The show is offered in several lengths—including three‑hour, one‑hour, 25‑minute, and 30‑minute cuts, plus a 30‑minute public‑affairs version—so...
Buffalo Bills Jump From Audacy to Cumulus for Radio Flagship
The Buffalo Bills have announced a return to FM radio, moving their flagship broadcast from Audacy’s AM station WGR to Cumulus Media’s WGRF-FM "97 Rock." After a 14‑year stint on AM, the team will air games on the higher‑fidelity FM...