Radio Update

This week's top tunes.

#1 Songs This Week - Radio Update Out of this week's data here are a few of the songs that topped those lists nationally in the US and Canada along with a few random specific markets. Canada, Urban/R&B: Drake "Janice S**U".

If you're still on the fence, Andy Meadows shares 5 good reasons to start a pod.

5 Reasons To Start a Podcast - Radio Update In my experience far less than half of the radio broadcasters I come in contact with are podcasting on a regular basis. For those who are still resistant to jump on board, here are five reasons why every radio broadcaster should be podcasting.

A brutal week at iHeart.

A Week of Layoffs at iHeart - Radio Update After a big round of layoffs last October, we had possibly the roughest week for the debt-saddled group since 2020. Throughout the week, multiple outlets have reported on another large round of cuts across iHeart focused mainly on the programming side. Some markets saw the entirety of their remainin...

Jim Sherwood highlights some good news for radio.

State of Media Report Offers Encouraging News for Radio’s Digital Future - Radio Update After three years of tracking media consumption habits, the report found that while most digital platforms continue to attract large audiences, many are struggling to maintain the loyalty and engagement they once enjoyed. Radio, meanwhile, remains remarkably stable.

John Lund shares his ratings day checklist.

Ratings Day Survival Guide: Don’t Open the Nielsen Envelope Without This Checklist - Radio Update As Nielsen diary markets begin releasing Spring ratings in July, now is the perfect time to get your station ready—not just for the numbers themselves, but for what comes next.

Manager of Strategic Communications & Initiatives Irving TX, Bilingual Promotions Director Washington DC, Director of Operations Atlanta GA and more.

Radio Job Openings June 24, 2026 - Radio Update Click the Jobs tab to browse openings or submit a job for free! You can also email your job listing to [email protected]. Here are a few current job openings this week across departments: Manager of Strategic Communications & Initiatives Irving TX, Bilingual Promotions Director Washington DC, Dir...

New music from Myles Smith, Tyla, Key G***k, Sleep Theory, Cole Swindell, Waylon Wyatt, Blessd and more!

New Music Mondays June 22, 2026 - Radio Update Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Myles Smith "Heaven" Hot AC/Top 40, Key G***k "Face Down" Rhythmic/Urban, Sleep Theory "Bye Bye Bye" Rock/Alternative, Cole Swindell "Girl Dad" Country, Waylon Wyatt "Leave It Alone" Alt Country/Country, Bles...

John Lund on what radio can learn from Disney.

Applying Disney Magic to Radio - Radio Update It’s summer – a time when many take their family to Disneyland or Disney World. Most Americans admire the extraordinary worlds built by Walt Disney—theme parks, films, and experiences that somehow make grown adults wait an hour in humidity to hug a six-foot mouse and call it magical. But Disne...