Nielsen is firing back at Cumulus Media’s antitrust lawsuit with counterclaims accusing the broadcaster of secretly sharing proprietary radio ratings data with rival Eastlan Ratings. The audio measurement company is seeking damages and additional relief through the court. [read more]
Beasley Media Group has elected to use a 30-day grace period for interest payments totaling approximately $10.2 million that were due February 1, marking the latest development in the company's ongoing efforts to manage debt after its 2024 refinancing. [read more]
As radio stations increasingly operate their own proprietary news sites to drive digital traffic and revenue, the Interactive Advertising Bureau is suggesting legislation that would seek to protect publishers from large-scale content scraping by artificial intelligence. [read more]
Audacy has appointed three new Format Vice Presidents as part of an ongoing reorganization around programming. The new format captains will affect the Sports, Rock, and Top 40 verticals, with Brand Managers now reporting directly to the appointed VPs. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) The clock is ticking, it’s the Bowl in a couple of days followed by Valentine's. And there are absolutely, without question, going to be stations that don’t do anything for either of them. The Bowl, kind of maybe, I could sort of excuse missing. But Valentine's? [read more]
(Chris Stonick) Radio works… sometimes. One of the biggest reasons for failure comes down to dollars and sense. If you don’t ask for enough dollars, it won't make sense. According to a recent survey, the average cost per hire to fill a single position is $4000. Knowing that is powerful. [read more]
As LaFontaine Oliver steps out of his leading role with New York Public Radio in favor of a newly created Executive Chair role, Christy Tanner has been appointed President and CEO of the organization, which includes WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, and New Jersey Public Radio. [read more]
McVay Media President Mike McVay and Tracy Johnson Media Group President Tracy Johnson will be at the helm for the first-ever Country Radio Seminar pre-show forum, held in conjunction with the Radio Vendor Alliance, on March 17 in Nashville. [read more]
vCreative and Radio.Cloud have completed a new system integration connecting production and playout for stations using both platforms. The connection allows produced audio created in vCreative to transfer directly into Radio.Cloud using AutoDub technology. [read more]
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named CAPTRUST Senior Vice President and Institutional Financial Advisor Ernest Liebre the recipient of the 2026 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Liebre has advised the organization on its investments for over 20 years. [read more]
iHeartMedia Austin has added Bucky & BK to the weekday lineup on 1300 The Zone. Hosted by former University of Texas running backs coach Bucky Godbolt and broadcaster Brad Kellner, the program focuses on Texas football, UT athletics, and major sports headlines. [read more]
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Win the Day Ministries is set to debut a new two-hour syndicated radio program celebrating the legacy of Contemporary Christian music. Win the Day Replay will feature music from the 1970s through the mid-2000s, tracing the format's evolution from its early roots. [read more]
MaxxKonnect has named Steve Griesbach Senior Engineer for the Southeastern United States. Griesbach will support MaxxKonnect serviced stations while also assisting the company’s build team on projects nationwide. [read more]
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Nielsen is firing back at Cumulus Media’s antitrust lawsuit with counterclaims accusing the broadcaster of secretly sharing proprietary radio ratings data with rival Eastlan Ratings. The audio measurement company is seeking damages and additional relief through the court.
Beasley Media Group has elected to use a 30-day grace period for interest payments totaling approximately $10.2 million that were due February 1, marking the latest development in the company's ongoing efforts to manage debt after its 2024 refinancing.
As radio stations increasingly operate their own proprietary news sites to drive digital traffic and revenue, the Interactive Advertising Bureau is suggesting legislation that would seek to protect publishers from large-scale content scraping by artificial intelligence.
Audacy has appointed three new Format Vice Presidents as part of an ongoing reorganization around programming. The new format captains will affect the Sports, Rock, and Top 40 verticals, with Brand Managers now reporting directly to the appointed VPs.
(Paige Nienaber) The clock is ticking, it’s the Bowl in a couple of days followed by Valentine's. And there are absolutely, without question, going to be stations that don’t do anything for either of them. The Bowl, kind of maybe, I could sort of excuse missing. But Valentine's?
(Chris Stonick) Radio works… sometimes. One of the biggest reasons for failure comes down to dollars and sense. If you don’t ask for enough dollars, it won't make sense. According to a recent survey, the average cost per hire to fill a single position is $4000. Knowing that is powerful.
As LaFontaine Oliver steps out of his leading role with New York Public Radio in favor of a newly created Executive Chair role, Christy Tanner has been appointed President and CEO of the organization, which includes WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, and New Jersey Public Radio.
McVay Media President Mike McVay and Tracy Johnson Media Group President Tracy Johnson will be at the helm for the first-ever Country Radio Seminar pre-show forum, held in conjunction with the Radio Vendor Alliance, on March 17 in Nashville.
vCreative and Radio.Cloud have completed a new system integration connecting production and playout for stations using both platforms. The connection allows produced audio created in vCreative to transfer directly into Radio.Cloud using AutoDub technology.
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named CAPTRUST Senior Vice President and Institutional Financial Advisor Ernest Liebre the recipient of the 2026 Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award. Liebre has advised the organization on its investments for over 20 years.
iHeartMedia Austin has added Bucky & BK to the weekday lineup on 1300 The Zone. Hosted by former University of Texas running backs coach Bucky Godbolt and broadcaster Brad Kellner, the program focuses on Texas football, UT athletics, and major sports headlines.
Win the Day Ministries is set to debut a new two-hour syndicated radio program celebrating the legacy of Contemporary Christian music. Win the Day Replay will feature music from the 1970s through the mid-2000s, tracing the format's evolution from its early roots.
MaxxKonnect has named Steve Griesbach Senior Engineer for the Southeastern United States. Griesbach will support MaxxKonnect serviced stations while also assisting the company’s build team on projects nationwide.
