Premiere Networks is celebrating the 25th anniversary of “The Sean Hannity Show” in national syndication this month, with the news/talk program airing on more than 700 stations and reaching 99% of the U.S. Hannity’s syndicated run launched in September 2001, just before the Sept. 11 attacks. Since then, “The Sean Hannity Show” has built a national audience through Hannity’s commentary on news, politics and issues shaping the country. Premiere says Hannity remains the most-lis

Netflix is rapidly scaling up its podcast business, growing its catalog to more than 60 shows just months after bringing video podcasts to the service and now renewing its entire original lineup while ordering another wave of exclusives. The expansion brings Katt Williams and bestselling author Harlan Coben into the fold with original podcasts later this year, while Netflix is also adding new shows from established podcast and social media creators across true crime, sports,

A new Wall Street Journal profile examines the rise of Clay Travis and Buck Sexton, who have spent the past five years establishing their own identity in conservative talk radio after taking over Rush Limbaugh’s former time slot in June 2021. “The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show” airs weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET and is carried on 550 stations. Premiere Networks says the program reaches approximately 7 million monthly listeners. The hosts have built the show around a convers

The Local Media Consortium has launched a new program aimed at helping local media companies evaluate and implement artificial intelligence strategies to improve operations, business performance and long-term sustainability. According to a news release, the AI Accelerator will include an AI Readiness & Digital Tech Stack Assessment conducted by the LMC in partnership with Stellis AI. The assessment will evaluate participating organizations’ technology environments, AI readine

The age group that claims the highest share of daily audio media consumption, relative to its cut of the U.S. population age 13+ may surprise you. According to Q2 2026 “Share of Ear” data as reported by Edison Research’s Weekly Insights, it’s the 13-29 age segment – also known as Gen Z, or Zoomers – who account for 25% of the 13-and-up population, yet show a 28% share of daily audio listening for a 112 index, ahead of the three older generations. Right behind are Millennials

The political advertising market is entering its most lucrative stretch of the election cycle with spending already running well ahead of previous elections and another $1.5 billion in advertising already reserved through Election Day. The ad tracking firm AdImpact says $5.75 billion in political advertising had aired through Aug. 31, putting the 2026 cycle 37% ahead of the comparable point in the 2022 midterms. Perhaps more striking for media companies, spending is also runn

The fight over which political advertisers are entitled to broadcasters’ lowest unit rates has reached the Supreme Court, with Republican campaign committees seeking emergency relief and the FCC and Justice Department backing their effort to restore the agency’s policy before the general election advertising window opens Friday. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) and National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) filed an emergency application with the Su

The Last Conclave has released the final schedule for its Sept. 15-17 conference at the Crowne Plaza Aire Hotel in Bloomington, MN. The three-day gathering will bring broadcasters, programmers, talent, managers and industry leaders together for education, networking and a final celebration of nearly 50 years of Conclave history. The conference opens Wednesday with “Ask Me Almost Anything,” featuring Bob Leighton, Dennis Corbett, Dan Cash, Dave Ryan, Joe Knapp and Harv Blain i

RCS Worldwide will showcase a slate of new radio technology at IBC2026, led by RCSAI, an artificial intelligence-powered scheduling tool being introduced in SelectorCloud. RCSAI is the first application of RCS Intelligence, the company’s new AI engine for its cloud platform. It allows programmers to use natural-language requests to complete tasks in SelectorCloud, reducing the need to navigate multiple screens and menus. RCS says additional RCS Intelligence capabilities are i

Former NFL Pro Bowler Richie Incognito is moving deeper into sports media, launching a new company and a video podcast that will pair former players with the production experience behind some of ESPN and Fox Sports’ biggest studio shows. Incognito and sports television producer Tyler Korn have launched Point of Attack Media, with “Initial Contact” serving as the company’s flagship show. The twice-weekly video podcast will be hosted by Incognito and two-time Super Bowl champio