Townsquare Media's third-quarter revenue increased 3.9% year over year to $110.9 million, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 2.7% to $22.6 million, as accelerating digital advertising growth and stronger political revenue helped offset continued pressure on its core broadcast and subscription digital marketing businesses. The results exceeded the company's previously issued revenue guidance and came within its guidance range for Adjusted EBITDA. Net loss narrowed to $4 million from $

For the first time during Nielsen’s 13 surveys covering the past year, no format claims four or more market-leading stations in the 20 non-embedded PPM markets reporting on Days 1 and 2 of the October survey (covering Sept. 16-Oct. 14). News/talk did the trick in every survey from May through September, while adult contemporary pulled it off from November 2025 until August 2026. In October, however, AC outlets landed on top in just two markets, down one from September’s three

Advertisers may get better results from mid-sized podcasts with loyal audiences than from celebrity-led shows with larger reach, according to an analysis published by Audacy. The article cites data showing that mid-sized podcasts generate lower customer acquisition costs and stronger audience engagement, challenging the assumption that programs with the largest audiences necessarily deliver the best advertising results. According to Podscribe’s Benchmark Report, advertisers o

Jacobs Media founder and President Fred Jacobs will step down from his leadership role at the end of 2026, ending a 43-year run at the company he launched. His brother, Paul Jacobs, will succeed him as President, while Fred will become Chairman and remain involved in select areas of the business. Fred Jacobs says he has been considering the transition for several years and is ready for a change. In August 2025, he went public with battle with Parkinson’s disease. “I appreciat

iHeartMedia urban contemporary “Power 105.1” WWPR New York will present its second “Power Sessions” concert at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Dec. 13, featuring a lineup of hip-hop and R&B performers. The one-night-only event will include performances by A Boogie wit da Hoodie, kwn, Malie Donn, Cash Cobain and Dolly Babe. The concert will begin at 7pm (ET), with doors opening at 6. Tickets go on sale Friday (Nov. 6) through Ticketmaster.com and Power1051.com. The ev

A new study commissioned by Cumulus Media | Westwood One finds that marketers, media agencies and the average American are spending more time commuting to work, creating opportunities for AM/FM radio to reach consumers during their daily drives. The October 2026 research also shows that AM/FM radio continues to account for the overwhelming majority of ad-supported audio listening in cars and trucks. Westwood One’s Audio Active Group commissioned the research as part of its ex

For the first Nielsen survey in 2026, there’s just one adult contemporary station at the top of its market in the eight non-embedded markets on Day 1 of October PPMs, covering Sep. 16-Oct. 14. That’s in Houston, where iHeartMedia’s “Sunny 99.1” KODA has ruled for 15 straight surveys. The bigger picture, however, shows AC as strong as ever in seven of these markets, and poised to get even stronger as the holiday season gets closer. Here’s a quick review of AC in those other si

Political advertising has shattered another milestone, surpassing $11 billion in aired spending for the 2025-26 election cycle as an extraordinary October surge pushes the market into record territory. AdImpact says $3.84 billion in political ads aired during October alone, up 54% from October 2022. With future advertising reservations included, the cycle has now surpassed $11.6 billion, making it the most expensive political advertising cycle on record — even without a presi

RCS Worldwide has appointed Tammy Halcomb as Senior VP of Products and Merideth Kelly as Senior VP of Global Client Experience and Transformation, expanding the broadcast software company's leadership team as it focuses on product innovation and client relationships. Halcomb reports to Chief Technology Officer Chip Jellison, while Kelly reports to CEO and President Susan Larkin. Halcomb brings more than 25 years of experience in broadcast technology, enterprise software, adve

iHeartMedia New York’s “Z100” WHTZ has announced the lineup for its free “All Access Lounge,” the annual pre-event celebration for “Jingle Ball 2026.” The Dec. 11 event at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom will feature performances from six artists, interactive brand activations and giveaways, including opportunities to win tickets to that evening’s concert at Madison Square Garden. The “All Access Lounge” Presented by M&M’S will run from noon to 5pm ET, featuring perfo