How strong is AM/FM radio compared to ad-supported Spotify? The actual numbers from Edison Research’s Q2 2026 “Share of Ear” report differ significantly from advertisers’ estimates. According to an analysis in Westwood One’s blog, Edison’s most recent quarterly measure of time spent with all forms of audio shows AM/FM with a 62% share of ad-supported audio time spent among persons 18+, vs. ad-supported Spotify’s 6%. Meanwhile, based on results of Advertiser Perceptions’ most

Nielsen has introduced Ad Intel AI, a new artificial intelligence-powered version of its advertising intelligence platform designed to help marketers, agencies and media companies analyze advertising activity across multiple media channels from a single interface. The company says the new platform combines advertising intelligence with generative AI to organize fragmented data and provide users with faster access to competitive information, campaign analysis and market trends

Cumulus Media has received court approval to extend its exclusive rights under Chapter 11 as the broadcaster continues to wait for the Federal Communications Commission to sign off on the ownership changes required to complete its restructuring. Bankruptcy Judge Alfredo Pérez on Friday granted Cumulus' request to extend the company's exclusive periods to file and solicit a Chapter 11 plan, giving the broadcaster until Oct. 30 to file a plan and Dec. 29 to solicit acceptances.

iHeartMedia talk WOR New York (710) has signed a new long-term agreement with veteran New York radio personality Mark Simone, extending his tenure at the news-talk station and expanding “The Mark Simone Show” to three hours. Under the new deal, Simone’s weekday program will air from 9am to noon, adding an hour to the show from its previous 10am-12pm slot. The expanded schedule follows nearly 14 years at WOR and comes as the program continues to attract a strong audience and a