Radio
MediaCo promotes René Santaella to Chief Growth & Innovation Officer
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced that it has appointed René Santaella to the newly created role of Chief Growth & Innovation Officer (CGIO), effective today. In this expanded executive role, Santaella will own MediaCo’s end-to-end “Supply + Growth Engines” chain that converts content investment into scalable distribution, deeper audience engagement, increased inventory scale and quality, and improved monetization performance across MediaCo’s entire portfolio.
Insights on Entravision’s change in Leadership ….
Thoughts from Maria Martinez-Guzman - President of Entravision Media; and Eduardo Maytorena - President of Entravision Audio.
Entravision Aanounces New Leaders for its US Media Business
Entravision announced three promotions in its US Media leadership team:
- Maria Martinez-Guzman to President of Entravision Media;
- Eduardo Maytorena to President of Entravision Audio; and
- Winter Horton to Chief Revenue Officer
Nielsen Launches Mobile Survey To Modernize Radio Measurement.
After years in the making, Nielsen is taking radio audience measurement into the mobile era with the official launch of its Nielsen mobile survey (mSurvey), beginning with the Spring 2026 survey period. The new platform complements the traditional Diary service by allowing respondents to report listening electronically on their smartphones, expanding participation and improving accuracy.
America’s Fastest-Growing Consumer: Radio at the Center of Growth
In a previous Sound Answers release, we explored how radio earns the trust of Hispanic consumers. It's a connection built on culture, community, language, and daily habit. That relationship remains strong. But the larger market reality tells a more urgent story.
Lotus Los Angeles Announces Expansions at Lotus Communications / KFWB
Lotus Communications announced major expansions at its Los Angeles cluster, highlighted by the addition of longtime on-air personality Myra Berenice to the PM Drive 2pm -6pm at KFWB.
NETWORK AUDIO SALES LEADER JIM LYKE RETURNS TO SBS TO SPEARHEAD AIRE NETWORK’S NATIONAL & DIGITAL REVENUE EXPANSION
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) announced the appointment of Jim Lyke as Executive Vice President of Network Radio and National Digital Sales for AIRE Radio Networks.
Amancio Victor Suarez passes ….
A proud Cuban and pioneering entrepreneur, Amancio Suarez played a defining role in shaping the voice and spirit of the Cuban exile community in Miami. He was the owner of the radio facility that became WAQI-AM “Radio Mambí,” which under his leadership grew into one of the most influential Spanish-language talk radio stations in the United States and a powerful voice for the Cuban-American community. He later founded Radio Ritmo, further expanding his impact on Spanish-language broadcasting and strengthening the cultural and civic presence of the community.
Watching the Index: Hispanic Sampling in a Sensitive Climate
Of the three ethnicities Nielsen tracks in both PPM and diary worlds, Black, Hispanic, and Other, the one that tends to spend the most time with radio is the Hispanic congregation. While every market is different, Hispanics tend to be heavier radio users. It is important that samples for both PPM and diary are effectively balanced for all three ethnicities. Remember, you pay Nielsen for sample, not ratings.
Abrupt Leadership Shakeup at Entravision
The company that has swiftly morphed into a digital advertising solutions operation with a global scale has parted ways with its President/COO after more than two decades with the Spanish-language radio and TV station owner. It ends one of the longest leadership tenures in U.S. Hispanic radio. By Cameron Coats / Radio Ink
Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
Fresh off of Bad Bunny’s appearance as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer, his Grammy-honored song “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” can be heard on such radio stations as WVAQ-FM in Morgantown, W. Va. — not exactly a Hispanic population hub. Yet, thanks to the University of West Virginia and migration patterns seen across the last three decades, U.S. Hispanics are far and wide. And their offspring represents what iHeartMedia is championing as a “cultural and economic force” worthy of advertiser consideration. That said, the timing of the study comes just days after the company moved a high-profile audio brand targeting bilingual, bicultural Latinos off a 100kw signal in Tampa-St. Petersburg to a pair of FM translators despite ranking No. 1 in the latest ratings. By Adam Jacobson
Music Makes Your Ads Unforgettable: Why Sound Matters More Than Ever
In a world overflowing with visual content, one element consistently rises above the rest when it comes to memorability: music. Whether it’s shifting moods, triggering nostalgia, or anchoring your message into moments people truly care about, music gets under the skin of your audience faster than visuals ever could — making your ads more memorable and your brand more resonant.
Sigma and MediaCo launch Audio Network targeting Multicultural Population Nationwide
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the launch of Sigma Audio Networks LLC, a multicultural audio network with a mission: to fundamentally modernize how advertisers reach America’s growing multicultural audiences.
LOCAL TV AND RADIO: Helping Drive The US Economy. [REPORT]
The commercial local broadcast industry, terrestrial television and radio stations, is critically important to the United States economy as a whole and to local economies in particular. Local television and radio's key role in the dissemination of entertainment and local programming is well established. Its important value to the national economy is often overlooked and in many ways taken for granted. This analysis quantifies some of the core ways commercial local television and radio stations enhance economic productivity, efficiency and growth. Only local commercial broadcast television and radio are included in this analysis.
HISPANIC AUDIO LEADERS SBS, PRISA and CARACOL RADIO ANNOUNCE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND U.S. MEDIA FOOTPRINT.
Spanish Broadcasting System (“SBS”), the leading Latino radio owner/operator in the U.S., Prisa Media (“PRISA”), the world’s largest Hispanic Audio/Digital enterprise and Caracol Radio (“CARACOL”), Prisa’s flagship radio network in Colombia, announced today that they have joined forces to launch, operate, distribute and monetize a slate of new audio stations and live and on-demand streaming content and networks, including an award-winning roster of syndicated talent, targeting the growing $4 Trillion U.S. Hispanic market.
Jimena Aguilar on Nueva Network
Nueva Network announced the addition of Jimena Aguilar, International Model, Influencer, Host & Presenter, Global Brand Spokesperson, Voice Talent, and Producer, to its syndication affiliation.
Most AM/FM Radio Listening Remains on Radio Receivers
The dramatic rise of digital audio platforms and technologies over the last decade has been chronicled by Edison Research’s Share of Ear® study. Listening to streamed audio content on phones, computers, smart speakers, and smart televisions now dominates the audio sphere. While AM/FM radio is available on all these digital devices, the radio receiver remains the dominant device the U.S. 13+ population uses to listen to AM/FM radio during an average day.
Media ROI. [VIDEO]
Looking for fresh evidence on audio and radio advertising ROI? Look no further than one of the world’s largest media agencies. WPP Media and Radiocentre have released a major new analysis of the sales effect of AM/FM radio andi dgital audio.
Broadcasting for Better Heath
Healthcare goes beyond the doctor’s office, it’s about connection, convenience, and trust. One online healthcare brand ran a multimedia advertising campaign to build awareness for its Pharmacy and Healthcare services, with AM/FM radio playing a key role across eight major U.S. markets. Backed by Katz’s pre/post research, the campaign proved that radio isn’t just heard, it’s felt, driving real lifts in brand familiarity and positive perception.
