News From the Music World
Despite self-pay subscriber losses, SiriusXM defies Wall Street with a surprising 10.6% stock surge and robust EPS of $0.84. Free cash flow skyrocketed from $93M to $257M. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic.
While radio commands 62% of ad-supported audio, streaming’s shocking surge captures 24% of young listeners—a 41.2% year-over-year explosion. Media buyers vastly underestimate radio’s true reach. Your audience is listening differently now.
Radio’s bold future is unfolding. CRS and Radio Vendor Alliance launch three game-changing panels on AI, digital revenue, and monetization. Will your station survive without these insights?
Public radio faces brutal cuts as KCRW slashes veteran DJs amid disappearing federal support. Trump’s decision leaves iconic music voices silenced and public broadcasting fighting for survival.
iHeartMedia slashes beloved radio voices in sweeping layoffs across major cities while claiming they affect “very few jobs.” The shocking 5% workforce reduction may be among 2025’s largest cuts.
