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Kyle and Jackie departure leaves a big hole for KIIS in latest radio ratings
If management at ARN is looking for vindication of its national syndication strategy, the third radio ratings survey of the year, covering March 1 to May 23 (excluding the two weeks of Easter school holidays), offers mixed results. On the one hand…
Cornwall's Rewind Radio marks five years
Cornwall's Rewind Radio is marking five years since its company was formed. The station began with Richard Woods, Jamie Reed and Shaun Ford, who came together with a plan to preserve local radio for Cornwall. Since then, the service has grown from…
Radio stays firmly in the driving seat
Broadcast radio remains the most used audio choice for car buyers, according to new international research from WorldDAB. The study, launched today at WorldDAB Automotive 2026 in Frankfurt, found that 83% of car buyers listen to radio in the car…
Global opens ad booking site for radio and outdoor
Advertisers can now book Global radio and outdoor campaigns online through a new self service platform. AdPower has been launched to let businesses plan, create, book and monitor audio and outdoor advertising directly, with campaigns able to go…
Caltech Readies to Build World's Most Sensitive Radio Telescope
Our cosmos is awash with radio waves, originating from fierce jets blasting out of distant black holes, blinking dead stars closer to home, and many other exotic objects. To observe radio waves—which possess wavelengths hundreds of thousands…
Country Radio Welcomes Taylor Swift Back with Open Arms: 'It's the Easiest Programming Decision of the Year'
Who says you can't go home again? It's been 13 years since Taylor Swift reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart. But her absence in the top tier will likely end Friday (June 11), when “I Knew It, I Knew You” appears…
Mark Goodier, Ellie Taylor and Alex Jones to cover Radio 2 Drive
Radio presenter Mark Goodier, comedian Ellie Taylor, and One Show host Alex Jones will cover Drive on BBC Radio 2 when Sara Cox leaves the show tomorrow (Friday 12th June). Sara will take a break before moving from ‘teatime' to Breakfast…
Radio ratings: ABC still struggling and does anyone miss Kyle and Jackie O?
The ABC's struggles in the Melbourne radio market continue despite a small lift in audience share in the third ratings survey of the year. In the survey period covering March 1 to May 23 (excluding the two weeks of Easter school holidays), the ABC…
Will Sophie Monk replace Jackie O on radio? The Love Island host weighs in
After Australia's biggest radio duo Kyle Sandilands and Jackie “O” Henderson speculacularly left the airwaves after an on-air blow up back in March, there has been plenty of speculation over who might replace them on air. Among the…
NAB urges FCC to open AM radio band to more stations
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has reaffirmed a request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) consider allowing new radio stations to apply for licenses in a little-used part of the AM radio band. The frequencies fall…
Study: Another $500 a month is enough to help Iowans' wellbeing - Radio Iowa
Researchers are studying the results of an experiment that gave dozens of low-income Iowans $500 a month for two years. There were 110 participants in the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot who were given the money, and they were compared to members…
Sand and running mate Muhlbauer at first public appearance - Radio Iowa
Democratic candidate for governor Rob Sand and his running mate Dave Muhlbauer made their first public appearance together last night. Sand said he picked Muhlbauer partly because of his consistency. “There's a lot of people in doing this…
Dave Portnoy defends Taylor Swift as radio host wanted her thrown out of MSG
Dave Portnoy has defended Taylor Swift over his latest Knicks appearance Dave Portnoy has delivered a passionate defense of Taylor Swift after the singer came under fire from a radio host for her appearance at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the…
UI study: Playing an inclusive sport may be good for your brain and your body - Radio Iowa
As FIFA World Cup play opens today, a University of Iowa study finds playing soccer may help young people with intellectual disabilities improve their physical fitness — as well as their brain health. J.J. Chen, a UI professor of health…
Taylor Swift's Knicks Game 4 attendance dissed by NBA radio analyst: 'Get out of here, girl'
New York Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt was caught making a shady comment about Taylor Swift attending Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. In a viral clip, McNutt and fellow announcer Tyler Murray appeared to be unaware they were still…
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