Cumulus Media
Riding Radio’s Wave, Losing Local Voices
A quarter-century of consolidation and the rise of streaming has changed the listening landscape. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Radio Network to Shut Down Next Month
Insiders and regular listeners say paid advertising has been sparse. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Cumulus Layoffs Claim 4 Central Arkansas Radio Voices
Four radio personalities in Cumulus Media Inc.’s Little Rock operation have been laid off, including KURB 98.5 morning co-host Robyn Cisar and several stalwarts in KARN’s newsroom. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
KARN Reporter Donna Kelley Dies at 66
KARN radio reporter and newscast anchor Donna Kelley died at her home Sunday of natural causes, the station reported. She was 66. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Bob Steel Back at Cumulus, ARN
Little Rock TV/radio veteran Bob Steel is back with Cumulus Media-Little Rock as affiliate relations director for the Arkansas Radio Network. read more >
by Mark Carter -
KSSN Dethroned in Winter Nielsens
KMJX-FM, 105.1 “The Wolf” has taken the top spot in winter 2014’s radio ratings, usurping longtime leader KSSN-FM, 95.7, in a dramatic ratings shift. read more >
by Luke Jones -
Talk Radio on Hold Against Low Ratings, Changing Audience
Talk radio, long a bastion of charismatic, conservative show hosts, may be reaching a turning point as ratings fall and audiences change. read more >
by Luke Jones -
Dave Elswick, Bob Steel, Jack Heinritz All Out at KARN
On-air personalities Dave Elswick and Bob Steel and News Director Jack Heinritz were terminated Thursday by KARN-FM/AM, 102.9/920, the Little Rock talk-radio station. The shakeup was apparently ordered by corporate owner Cumulus Media of Atlanta. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Mike Huckabee Talks TV, Radio Career, Mulls Political Future
Arkansas Business talks to former Arkansas governor and rising media personality Mike Huckabee, who is contemplating his future, including the return on investment of his year-old syndicated radio show. read more >
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