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NPR Makes A Fast $8M Change To Protect Its Own + OTT Is A-OK,‌ As Radio Expands Its Sales Domains + NAB Keeps Fighting On The Foreign Front
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NPR Makes $8M Change To Protect Endangered Stations, Borrell: OTT Growth Offers Sales Rebound Potential for Radio
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Radio Headlines For Wednesday 07/23/25

Political Money LobbyingAs the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act gains traction on Capitol Hill, automakers doubled down on efforts to block it. Broadcasters are answering in kind with intensified lobbying to defend AM’s place in the dashboard and involvement in numerous efforts across DC. [read more]

Katherine MaherIn response to Congress’s approval of a rescission bill that clawed back $1.1 billion in pre-approved federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NPR is taking emergency action to protect its most vulnerable member stations from the sudden loss. [read more]



Streaming TVWhile streaming video continues its explosive growth, radio broadcasters are finding renewed opportunity by adopting OTT as a revenue-generating extension of their traditional sales models, according to a new round of projections from Borrell Associates. [read more]



NAB Logo 2022As scrutiny of foreign influence on media grows across Capitol Hill, the NAB is pressing for clarity and parity in how federal rules treat US-based broadcast companies compared to global streaming platforms and international media conglomerates. [read more]

Paige Nienaber(Paige Nienaber) I once did a session at Conclave on how to take something like a cooler of ice or a pair of tickets and maximize what you can get out of it. In that spirit, today is the first of a four-part series called 100 No/Low Budget Promotional Ideas. [read more]



Chris Stonick(Chris Stonick) Legendary former Head Coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” I could not agree with this statement more. That’s why in my sales meetings, we developed the "Sporadic Roundtable." [read more]

Televisa UnivisionStateside streaming growth and sports performance provided a lift for TelevisaUnivision in an otherwise mixed second quarter, as the Spanish-language media company became the first major US radio operator to report Q2 earnings on Tuesday. [read more]



Headshot of Edith Chapin.As a period of upheaval begins for public radio, NPR Editor in Chief and Acting Chief Content Officer Edith Chapin has announced her intention to step down from her position later this year, concluding over a decade in newsroom leadership for the company. [read more]



Rich EisenJust months after The Rich Eisen Show was tapped to anchor Audacy’s Infinity Sports Network midday lineup in a landmark trade with Westwood One for The Jim Rome Show, Eisen is already packing up and moving over to ESPN Radio in a new multi-platform deal. [read more]

Karen DeFriezKensington Digital Media has named Karen DeFriez as the new General Manager and Sales Manager for WHIN Radio 100.7/1010-AM, serving Gallatin and Hendersonville, TN. She brings a long record of experience in broadcasting and network sales. [read more]



Max StarksiHeartMedia Pittsburgh announced changes to the Steelers Audio Network broadcast team on July 22. Former Steelers lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks will move from sideline analyst to color commentator, joining play-by-play host Rob King. [read more]
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Kirk MorrisonFormer Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison is taking a new role with the team, joining play-by-play voice Jason Horowitz in the radio booth for the 2025 regular season. The Oakland native will make his debut on September 7 when the Raiders face the Patriots. [read more]



Amplified Voices AURNSuperadio Network and its American Urban Radio Networks are expanding its digital audio footprint with the official launch of AmplifiedVoices.com, a content hub dedicated to elevating Black culture and storytelling across podcast and video platforms. [read more]
 
 
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