April foolin’.
This past Friday was hard on triskaidekaphobians, but great for radio, where the fools gags abounded. By far, as usual, the fooler that popped up the most was the old “format change” gag: the Classic...
View ArticleRising through the Ranks application deadline extended.
The women’s management training program from the Radio Advertising Bureau extended this year’s deadline for applications one week, through May 20. The sessions will be held in Nashville on August 10...
View ArticleIBA’s national contest doles out 60 grand.
The fourth national contest conducted by the Independent Broadcasters Association made 50 people $1000 richer, and one lucky listener somewhere in the land $50,000 richer. Two hundred thirty-three...
View ArticleRadio Mercury awards finalists named.
A total of 98 commercials and campaigns have been judged worthy of recognition by a blue-ribbon panel of judges made up of ad-agency and media executives. In yet another sign of post-pandemic normalcy,...
View ArticleService to America ceremony host and presenters locked in.
Mario Lopez, the Emmy-winning Access Hollywood host and producer, best-selling author, and radio star, will be the host of the NAB Leadership Foundation’s Celebration of Service to America Awards...
View ArticleSome good news, for a change.
FMR Associates and Eastlan Ratings conducted a meta-study of Eastlan data and found that in the last six months, weekly AM-FM radio listening is up 31%, an early indicator that traditional radio is...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence: The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly
We have all had uneven experiences with artificial intelligence, and I have to remind myself frequently that it is a technology that is still in Beta; there are a few home runs, a few base hits, and a...
View ArticleStarks departs.
Commissioner Geoffrey Starks announced his resignation, stating, “Serving the American people as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission has been the honor of my life.” His departure,...
View ArticleRadio Free Europe sues over Trump’s defunding order.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration and Kari Lake over a recent executive order aimed at defunding the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The...
View ArticleStarks praised as he steps out.
FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks has announced his plan to step down later this spring, prompting statements from his colleagues acknowledging his contributions to the agency. His departure will shift...
View ArticleThe 2025 Radio Mercury Awards extend call for radio’s best creative.
The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has extended the submission deadline for the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards, which honor outstanding creative work in radio and audio advertising. Originally set for April...
View ArticleAM radio and TikTok drawn into ownership-cap fight.
As the NAB and broadcasters challenge the FCC’s 2018 Quadrennial Review in the Eighth Circuit Court, the debate over ownership caps has brought unexpected arguments, including the fight to save AM...
View ArticleCox Media Group owner exploring $4B sale.
As the FCC considers deregulating ownership caps, Cox Media Group may be one of the first major media companies to change hands in a new wave of consolidation. Apollo Global Management, which acquired...
View ArticleMIW to lead Next Gen Trailblazers session at NAB Show 2025.
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) will host a panel at NAB Show 2025 focused on leadership in family-run broadcasting. The discussion, titled “Next Generation Trailblazers Ð A Developing...
View ArticleCarr warns of DEI blocks.
“Any businesses that are looking for FCC approval, I would encourage them to get busy ending any sort of their invidious forms of DEI discrimination,” Carr said in an interview with Bloomberg. He...
View ArticleThe Alliance for Women in Media Foundation announces winners of the 50th...
The prestigious honors recognize individuals and content creators who amplify women’s voices in broadcast, streaming, and digital media. This year’s winners include a diverse group of journalists,...
View ArticleNAB Show releases broadcasters guide.
Ahead of the industry’s annual convergence on Las Vegas, the NAB has released its official Broadcasters Guide for the 2025 NAB Show. This guide outlines where radio broadcasters can find relevant...
View ArticleOver 40% of Americans support NPR funding.
One day after NPR CEO Katherine Maher faced intense questioning from House Republicans over public media funding, a new Pew Research Center survey highlights widespread public and partisan uncertainty...
View ArticleFederal court blocks VOA shutdown.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s effort to shut down Voice of America and its US Agency for Global Media sister networks, issuing a restraining order that halts...
View ArticleLawmakers issue warning regarding FCC ownership caps.
As FCC Chairman Brendan Carr seeks suggestions for what broadcast regulations could stand a rollback, a bipartisan coalition of 73 US House members, led by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC), has called for an...
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