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Radio Programmer Genre Signals to Watch This Quarter
By Maya Herrera ยท February 1, 2026
Summary
Trends in genre acceptance across opted-in station pools and how artists can adapt targeting.
Key Facts
- Category: News
- Published: February 1, 2026
- Tags: radio, genres, targeting
Programmers are currently favoring tracks with tight intros and clean metadata across indie pop and alt-R&B.
Country and regional crossover remain strong in localized campaigns where language flags are handled correctly.
Artists who adjust country and genre targeting after each report tend to reduce wasted sends.