Senate GOP Offering Targeted Fixes To Get NPR Cuts + Dual Royalty-Related Lawsuits Against SXM Get The Go-Ahead + Jess & Kramer Break Record For Baltimore Shelter
SiriusXM is compounding its competitive pressure on AM/FM with the launch of SiriusXM Play, a new lower-cost, ad-supported subscription tier that opens the company’s music channels to commercials for the first time, in an attempt to steal listeners and brands from OTA radio. [read more]
With time running out before the Friday deadline, Senate Republicans are modifying a $9 billion rescissions package to make sure they have the votes needed to deliver one of President Donald Trump’s top demands since taking office: defunding NPR and PBS. [read more]
SiriusXM’s handling of music royalty fees is under renewed legal pressure, with two high-profile cases advancing in parallel. A proposed class action alleges the company misled subscribers about added charges, while negotiations with SoundExchange fail. [read more]
Mix 106.5 (WWMX) more than doubled the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter’s previous single-day placement record. All Paws Home, hosted by Mix morning duo Kramer and Jess, placed 125 pets in adoptive or foster homes during the 10-hour live broadcast. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) With the floods in Texas, I thought it would be important to touch on these kinds of events and how we respond. Great stations have seminal moments where they stuck themselves on the Radio Map and never looked back. [read more]
(Josh Brown) Not long ago, I wrote about how social media can help drive radio sales. At its core, that article was really about something deeper: inbound marketing. The idea is simple, yet powerful: instead of chasing down customers, create content that makes them come to you. [read more]
Red Apple Media has appointed Bert Goldman as the broadcaster's Chief Technology Officer, to oversee signal coverage, station construction, and navigate FCC regulations to support the company’s growth trajectory. [read more]
Veteran Wisconsin broadcaster Jon Adler is joining Radio Milwaukee as Assistant Program Director and weekday evening host on 88Nine (WYMS), while the non-commercial broadcaster welcomes back Maggie Corry as Deputy Executive Director. [read more]
Audacy has appointed Chris Fillar as the new morning show co-anchor at WWJ Newsradio 950 (WWJ-AM) in Detroit, joining Jackie Paige. Fillar has been a familiar voice in the market since 2018, providing sports updates on both WWJ and 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT). [read more]
FOX News is bringing new voices into its fold while reorganizing its leadership structure to emphasize growth in digital audio. At the executive level, FOX News Digital President and Editor-in-Chief Porter Berry will now also oversee the New Media division. [read more]
From retro hits to Country, a wave of new affiliate additions is bringing syndicated national brands into local lineups from Los Angeles to Boston this month. Here's a roundup of the latest additions: [read more]
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The St. Louis Blues are restructuring their game coverage, moving longtime radio voice Chris Kerber and analyst Joey Vitale into a new simulcast role that will span both 101 ESPN (WXOS) and the FanDuel Sports Network, covering radio, television, and streaming. [read more]
SiriusXM is preparing for Open Championship Week with plans for 45 hours of live coverage from The 153rd Open, airing July 17–20 from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland via the satellite broadcaster’s The Open Radio channel. [read more]
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SiriusXM is compounding its competitive pressure on AM/FM with the launch of SiriusXM Play, a new lower-cost, ad-supported subscription tier that opens the company’s music channels to commercials for the first time, in an attempt to steal listeners and brands from OTA radio.
With time running out before the Friday deadline, Senate Republicans are modifying a $9 billion rescissions package to make sure they have the votes needed to deliver one of President Donald Trump’s top demands since taking office: defunding NPR and PBS.
SiriusXM’s handling of music royalty fees is under renewed legal pressure, with two high-profile cases advancing in parallel. A proposed class action alleges the company misled subscribers about added charges, while negotiations with SoundExchange fail.
Mix 106.5 (WWMX) more than doubled the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter’s previous single-day placement record. All Paws Home, hosted by Mix morning duo Kramer and Jess, placed 125 pets in adoptive or foster homes during the 10-hour live broadcast.
(Paige Nienaber) With the floods in Texas, I thought it would be important to touch on these kinds of events and how we respond. Great stations have seminal moments where they stuck themselves on the Radio Map and never looked back.
(Josh Brown) Not long ago, I wrote about how social media can help drive radio sales. At its core, that article was really about something deeper: inbound marketing. The idea is simple, yet powerful: instead of chasing down customers, create content that makes them come to you.
Red Apple Media has appointed Bert Goldman as the broadcaster's Chief Technology Officer, to oversee signal coverage, station construction, and navigate FCC regulations to support the company’s growth trajectory.
Veteran Wisconsin broadcaster Jon Adler is joining Radio Milwaukee as Assistant Program Director and weekday evening host on 88Nine (WYMS), while the non-commercial broadcaster welcomes back Maggie Corry as Deputy Executive Director.
Audacy has appointed Chris Fillar as the new morning show co-anchor at WWJ Newsradio 950 (WWJ-AM) in Detroit, joining Jackie Paige. Fillar has been a familiar voice in the market since 2018, providing sports updates on both WWJ and 97.1 The Ticket (WXYT).
FOX News is bringing new voices into its fold while reorganizing its leadership structure to emphasize growth in digital audio. At the executive level, FOX News Digital President and Editor-in-Chief Porter Berry will now also oversee the New Media division.
From retro hits to Country, a wave of new affiliate additions is bringing syndicated national brands into local lineups from Los Angeles to Boston this month. Here's a roundup of the latest additions:
The St. Louis Blues are restructuring their game coverage, moving longtime radio voice Chris Kerber and analyst Joey Vitale into a new simulcast role that will span both 101 ESPN (WXOS) and the FanDuel Sports Network, covering radio, television, and streaming. 
SiriusXM is preparing for Open Championship Week with plans for 45 hours of live coverage from The 153rd Open, airing July 17–20 from Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland via the satellite broadcaster’s The Open Radio channel.
