Radio remains the most trusted and widely used mass medium in the U.S., according to data compiled by the World Radio Alliance (WRA), underscoring its continued strength in a fragmented media landscape. The WRA reports that 79% of U.S. adults age 18 and older consider radio to be very trustworthy or trustworthy, ranking it ahead of newspapers (77%), television (68%), magazines (68%) and social media (28%). The findings highlight radio’s position as a leading source of credibi

Cross-platform digital advertising revenue is expected to anchor local media strategies in 2026 as subscription growth levels off, according to the Local Media Consortium’s annual  Local Media Industry Insights Survey . The findings show that 72% of publishers reported digital revenue was either up or flat in 2025, and 85% anticipate similar performance in 2026. At the same time, publishers reported mounting pressure on subscription growth, with a 383% year-over-year increase

Stingray’s CEO is no longer describing TuneIn as simply an acquisition. He is calling it “a perfect marriage.” And on the company’s fiscal third-quarter earnings call Wednesday, Eric Boyko was clearly in the honeymoon portion of the transaction after the $175 million buyout  of the streaming platform closed in December. He said the deal is already exceeding internal expectations — both on revenue synergies and on the strategic positioning it gives Stingray in advertising and

Comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac has been tapped as the host of the 6th Annual Awards for Excellence in Audio, otherwise known as The Ambies. “Podcasting has become one of the most exciting places for ideas and storytelling,” he says in the announcement. “I’m looking forward to honoring the creators, keeping the energy up, and helping make the night feel as vibey and engaging as the podcasts themselves.” Cenac created, hosted, and executive produced his own late-night show for