Broadcasters from more than 30 states are descending on Capitol Hill this week as the National Association of Broadcasters launches a renewed lobbying push to keep the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act from getting lost in Congress' crowded legislative agenda. The fly-in comes as lawmakers prepare for the August recess and face mounting pressure to complete work on a long list of priorities before the end of the year. While the AM legislation enjoys overwhelming bipartisan suppo

Advertiser and agency interest in podcast advertising has reached its highest level in 12 years, with 93% of marketers and media agencies saying they have discussed podcast advertising as a potential media investment, according to new research from Advertiser Perceptions commissioned by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group. The June 2026 study of 300 marketers and media agencies found that podcast advertising consideration and spending intentions have surged, w

With half of this year already in the ratings books, how does Q2 2026 compare to both Q1 2026 and Q2 2025 format-wise, based on the champs in each of the eight non-embedded markets on each Day 1 of Nielsen’s PPMs? Adding in Day 1 of June 2026’s survey, covering May 28-June 24, here’s how total number one stations by format looks for each quarter: When it comes to dominating these eight markets, AC and hot AC stations have become stronger, while news/talk and sports outlets re

Audiobooks may not be top of mind for many in radio, but Infinite Dial 2026 data shows among those who listened to AM/FM in the last week, around 38% also listened to an audiobook in the last year. The connection is even stronger among podcast listeners. Edison Research says 51% of monthly podcast listeners have listened to an audiobook in the past year. New data suggests those consumers may be more receptive to AI voices than previously believed. New research conducted by Ed