

Matchups set for Round 1 of The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One
Full draw also released for Las Vegas. The matchups are set for Round 1 of The MGM Slam Presented by Capital One as determined by a random drawing for the $1 million prize event taking place Sunday, March 1 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Winners of the first-round super tiebreaker (first to 10 points) matches will move into the semifinals, followed by the finals, in the exciting win-or-go-home knockout format. The first-round schedule is set to begin at 4 p.m. PST with


Edison Report shows listeners want humans, not AI, hosting podcasts.
Americans now spend a combined 773 million hours per week listening to podcasts. That’s a quadrupling over the past decade. At the same time, artificial intelligence is creeping into podcasting. But Edison Research finds listeners want humans behind the mic. While one-quarter of new listeners have tried AI-narrated shows, most prefer AI used only behind the scenes.


Nationwide and Dale Jr. step in to help
January is Teen Driving Awareness month and Nationwide is partnering with one of motorsports' most recognizable names, Dale Earnhardt Jr., on a new multimedia campaign designed to deliver a simple message to teen drivers: put the phone down when you're driving. For parents, the day their teen starts driving is equally exciting and nerve-wracking. The latest survey from Nationwide confirms those fears: only 4 in 10 parents rate their teen's driving as "very good" or "excellent


Home Depot bringing the AI in customer interactions
Home Depot is proactively developing an AI integration strategy by engaging with agentic AI technologies early, says Chief Information Officer Angie Brown. The company is gathering insights from real customer interactions to understand evolving behaviors and inform its approach. Rather than relying solely on external AI models, Home Depot is embedding its proprietary knowledge base into AI systems to ensure the customer experience remains tailored and authoritative.


CineFi, a digital credit union for Atlanta's creatives
Atlanta’s entertainment economy continues to surge and a new financial institution has launched to support the creators powering it: CineFi, the first fully digital credit union built exclusively for entertainment professionals, serving film, television, music, gaming, content creators, and influencers in Atlanta. Backed by more than 50 years of entertainment-industry expertise from First Entertainment Credit Union, CineFi is an easy-to-use digital banking platform designed f


First ever Chocolate 3D Printer at CES
Sweet Robo , the company redefining automated retail through robotics and delight, will debut ChocoPrint™, its first-ever 3D chocolate printer, at CES 2026. ChocoPrint marks a major evolution for Sweet Robo, enabling on-demand printing of chocolate shapes, designs, and custom logos, turning vending into a live, personalized experience. During CES, attendees saw ChocoPrint in action as it produces custom chocolate creations in real time, showcasing how brands and venues can tu


Local markets embracing championship games on radio
As the NFL Championship Games take center stage, sports radio stations in key markets are shifting into full event mode, rolling out wall-to-wall coverage, expanded pregame shows, live remotes, and aggressive social engagement strategies designed to capture fan excitement and maximize audience reach. In Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle, the flagship radio stations of the Patriots, Broncos, Rams and Seahawks are transforming championship weekend into a multi-platform e


New Titleist Velocity showcased at PGA Show
An improved 350 octahedral dimple design delivers a more piercing ball flight with lower peak height. Velocity’s DNA has always centered around maximizing tee-to-green distance. The focus for Titleist Golf Ball R&D with the new 2026 Velocity model was to help golfers gain even more distance by targeting spin and trajectory. “There are a lot of reasons why golfers choose to play Velocity. Consistency and durability are high on the list, but distance is really the top priority


BirdBuddy's new products at CES, Valentine's Day deals
What's new from BirdBuddy at CES? Birdbuddy 2: The next-generation smart bird feeder featuring improved HDR imaging, expanded species identification, instant wake functionality, landscape/portrait orientation, expanded seed capacity, sound-based bird ID, upgraded camera with crisp 2k video and 5MP photos for premium subscribers. Birdbuddy 2 Mini: A compact, more accessible version of the new Birdbuddy 2 smart bird feeder, delivering the Birdbuddy experience in a smaller dev


Wireless Wednesday Live: Steve Perillo, Perillo Tours on Travel to Italy
If anyone knows how to plan the perfect Italian vacation, it’s Steve Perillo. As a third-generation travel expert, he has curated hundreds of Italian itineraries that perfectly balance sightseeing, cuisine, and culture. 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year to visit Italy, especially as many major sites have been revitalized following preparations for the 2025 Jubilee. Steve continually updates his travel advice and has introduced new 2026 offerings, featuring two Italian






















