Radio Update

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

Ava Hart on how to push through the struggle.

Struggling isn’t failure. It’s feedback. It’s your brain telling you something needs to change. Don’t just power through with the same approach. Shift perspective. Get ruthlessly focused. Prepare better. The struggle is the signal. Listen to it.

06/01/2026

New music from Ariana Grande, Le Sserafim, Latto, Dexter & The Moonrocks, Gavin Adcock and more!

Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Ariana Grande "Hate That I Made You Love Me" Hot AC/Top 40, Latto & 21 Savage "Hostage" Rhythmic/Urban, Dexter and the Moonrocks & Treaty Oak Revival "12 Steps" Rock/Alternative, Gavin Adcock & Hudson Westbro...

06/01/2026

John Lund on how programmers can use summer to position themselves for a stronger fall.

Summer may feel like taking it easy, but it’s no time for your station to take a vacation from the basics. Listeners still expect great radio, and ratings don’t suddenly become generous because someone brought popsicles to the office.

05/29/2026

This week's top tunes!

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. Portland, Maine, Country: Stella Lefty "Boston" (Overall #1).

05/29/2026

John Lund on how great radio stations do more than play songs, deliver contests, or read liners. They create a feeling.

This is the “sparkling magic” that creates an emotional connection with listeners. It makes your station feel alive, fun, aspirational, and slightly larger than everyday life.

05/28/2026

Andy Meadows on what he believes is the key to saving the radio industry.

Many of these large groups are good at digital but hamstrung by their debt. While the smaller, independent groups with better balance sheets are often bad at digital. In my opinion, the key to saving our industry lies in correcting these two issues. Here are some thoughts on how.

05/28/2026

Jim Sherwood on the downside of using AI to build your station website.

Smaller staffs are finding ways to do more with less, and there is no question these tools are helping many stations stay competitive in an increasingly demanding digital environment. The danger is when station owners or managers begin believing that because AI can help create content, it can also f...