As the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation prepares for the upcoming Gracie Awards entry deadline on January 29, four-time Gracie Award winner Angela Yee reflects on her journey and the impact of being recognized across radio and podcasting.

As many radio companies increasingly turn their attention to podcasting, one podcast measurement firm is expanding its capabilities for agencies, brands, and publishers into AM/FM, saying, "Radio is a powerful channel and now it gets the verification it deserves."

As its "growth mode" continues, MediaCo has launched a new multicultural audio network targeting Hispanic, Black, Asian American, and bicultural audiences. Sigma Audio Networks is led by former Spanish Broadcasting System Chief Network Officer Elisa Torres.

With radio’s scale and podcast growth creating clear opportunities for advertisers and broadcasters, Black audiences remain a high-reach, high-attention market for US audio advertisers, according to the latest report of Nielsen’s Diverse Intelligence Series.

(Mike McVay) Most of us have heard of the 6 P's. They usually stand for Prior Preparation Prevents Pitifully Poor Performance. (Cleaned that up for this publication.) But did you know there is another application of the 6 P's that fits with on-air talent and their importance?

(John Shomby) Mentors have always had a big influence in my broadcast career. I really believe I would have never reached the goals I had set without the guidance of these individuals through the years. I can tell you that finding the right mentors is a process, not a lucky accident.

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has unveiled the participants in the MIW Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Class of 2026, honoring the legacy of former RAB President Erica Farber and her long-standing advocacy for female broadcast leadership.

The National Black Radio Hall of Fame has opened nominations for its Class of 2026, continuing its mission to recognize Black radio professionals whose work has shaped the medium’s cultural, creative, and business foundations.

As the post-COVID commute continues to climb, daily drivers’ headaches are becoming brands’ best opportunities to connect. With commuters spending nearly two full days each year sitting in congestion, radio delivers consistent reach to engaged, captive audiences.

Almost six months after federal funds were rescinded from the organization, Wyoming lawmakers may be eliminating state funding for Wyoming Public Media as part of a broader package of proposed budget cuts to the University of Wyoming.

Broadcast Software International has announced the launch of BSI Stratus Music Scheduling, a cloud-based music scheduling product designed to integrate with both BSI automation systems and most third-party automation platforms.

Spotify has begun notifying its US Premium subscribers of a forthcoming price increase, again raising its monthly plan rate by a dollar beginning with February billing cycles, a step that aligns with expectations set late last year.

NextKast announces the launch of StudioLink, a web-based interface designed to support modern radio station operations. The system focuses on enabling station workflow processes across multi-track voice tracking, advanced remote broadcast technology via NextKast’s GoLive, and music library management.