AI Won’t Be 100% Until It Can Hear And Feel Music
Radio has always known something data often forgets: a song isn’t just tempo, key, and genre—it’s...
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Rally for Radio Legend Jay Johnson’s Recovery
If you’ve ever met, or heard, Jay Johnson — better known “Super Jay”— you know he’s larger than life. A true legend in radio and television, Jay’s voice has graced airwaves across the country: from WGRT and WVON Chicago, to CBS...
Read MoreWhat Is Missing In The Programming Department?
I recently had a conversation with Armando Rivera, a respected programming professional, now producing some great music in the Chicago market. Our discussion echoed what I’m hearing from colleagues across the country — the...
Read MoreiHeartMedia Taps Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming for Chicago Cluster
iHeartMedia has appointed Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming, where she will oversee a...
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Derrick Brown Exits iHeart Media in Chicago
Radio News Now has learned that Derek Brown, longtime VP – Operations Manager and Program...
Read More📊 AI Playlist Curation Software: 2025 Comparison Chart
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Read More🎧 How Radio Playlists Are Curated in the AI Era
By Lee Michaels – Radio News NowPublished: July 09, 2025 Not long ago, building a radio playlist was a deeply human process. A music director would dig through record pools, consult charts, talk to promo reps, and lean into gut...
Read More📈 Country, Hip-Hop, or EDM? What Formats Are Growing Fastest in 2025
Published: July 5, 2025By: Lee Michaels – Radio News Now Music tastes evolve, but format trends reveal how listeners are changing, where the industry is investing, and what radio and streamers need to keep an eye on. So, in the...
Read More🚀 Indie Artists Breaking Through on Internet Radio & Podcasts
Published: July 5, 2025By: Lee Michaels – Radio News Now For decades, radio was the gatekeeper of the music industry. But now, thanks to internet radio, podcasting, and on-demand streaming, independent artists are bypassing...
Read More🎼 Music Licensing 101: What Every Streamer & Podcaster Should Know
🎼 Music Licensing 101: What Every Streamer & Podcaster Should KnowPublished: July 5, 2025By: Lee Michaels– Radio News Now If you’re a podcaster, YouTuber, radio host, or live streamer, using music in your content is a...
Read MoreAfter 40 Years On The Air, Craig Dellimore Drops The Mic
After More Than 40 Years of Dedicated Service, Craig Dellimore Retires with Honor After more than...
Read More🎶 Why Urban AC Still Dominates Key Markets in 2025
By: Lee Michaels – Radio News NowPublished: July 3, 2025 In a media world that’s constantly...
Read More🌅 Spotlight: The Best Morning Shows Across Formats in 2025
Published: July 4, 2025By: Lee Michaels The morning show remains the heartbeat of radio. Even in...
Read More🤖 Will AI DJs Replace Live Talent? A Look at Automation in Radio
Published: July 4, 2025By: Lee Michaels For decades, radio has been powered by human connection —...
Read More🎤 Best Microphones for Streaming, Podcasting & Radio Under $300 (2025 Edition)
By: Lee Michaels – Radio News Now Choosing the right microphone is one of the most important...
Read More🎧 Welcome to Radio News Now: Your Source for All Things Audio
Published: 07/03/2025By: Lee Michaels Welcome to Radio News Now, where everything that moves the...
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