The two-year streak of regulatory fee relief for radio broadcasters appears to be ending. The FCC’s proposed FY 2026 fee schedule shows across-the-board increases, with the Commission seeking comments on its 90-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Last year’s schedule carried decreases ranging from 2.1% to just over 3%, following a 6% average drop in FY […] [read more]
With FCC sign-off pending on its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, Cumulus Media released what could be among the last earnings reports the public will see from the broadcaster before it goes private, reporting a 47.9% improvement in its year-over-year net loss. [read more]
If it's happening to Disney, could it happen to anyone with a broadcast license? That's the question reverberating across the broadcast industry as Washington reacts to an FCC action raising First Amendment concerns from the halls of Capitol Hill to the NAB. [read more]
It may be one of radio's most deep-seated fears, but Country radio's heaviest streamers aren't abandoning AM/FM. In fact, it's just the opposite, per new analysis from nuVoodoo presented in a new CRS360 webinar expanding on research presented at CRS 2026. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) Heard across multiple Audacy Virginia markets, including 106.5 The Beat (WBTJ) in Richmond, Z104 (WVNZ) in Hampton Roads, and 95.7 R&B (WVKL) in Norfolk, Adjoa “Lili Chanel” Henderson has built a reputation as a dynamic on-air personality. [read more]
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today. [read more]
The debt restructuring plan Beasley Media Group announced in March is complete, with the company exchanging nearly all of its Second Lien Notes for new paper due 2027, which Beasley expects to clear the going concern opinion from auditors with its 2025 earnings. [read more]
After an EF-3 tornado tore through Ringle, WI, last Friday, Midwest Communications of Wausau rallied its listeners to raise $46,082.60 for disaster relief; the result of a community cookout held April 23 in the ACE Hardware parking lot in nearby Weston. [read more]
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue. [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation will honor actress Andie MacDowell with the Gracies Icon Award at the 51st Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 19, with two-time Emmy-nominated Yvette Nicole Brown hosting the evening’s ceremony. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know What's The Deal The full Commission has stood by the dismissals of applications for low-power FM radio station construction permits filed in the FCC's 2023 LPFM filing window. The latest RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. SubscribeHERE!
After 38 years in radio, Bill Lueth is stepping down as President of Classical California San Francisco at the end of June. Lueth has led KDFC in the Bay Area for nearly three decades and helped integrate Los Angeles' KUSC into a single broadcast and digital platform. [read more]
A rising voice in basketball media is heading to satellite radio. Kenny Beecham, founder of the media and lifestyle brand Enjoy Basketball, is joining SiriusXM's NBA Radio to host The Kenny Beecham Hour throughout the 2026 NBA postseason until the NBA Draft in June. [read more]
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The two-year streak of regulatory fee relief for radio broadcasters appears to be ending. The FCC’s proposed FY 2026 fee schedule shows across-the-board increases, with the Commission seeking comments on its 90-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Last year’s schedule carried decreases ranging from 2.1% to just over 3%, following a 6% average drop in FY […]
With FCC sign-off pending on its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, Cumulus Media released what could be among the last earnings reports the public will see from the broadcaster before it goes private, reporting a 47.9% improvement in its year-over-year net loss.
If it's happening to Disney, could it happen to anyone with a broadcast license? That's the question reverberating across the broadcast industry as Washington reacts to an FCC action raising First Amendment concerns from the halls of Capitol Hill to the NAB.
It may be one of radio's most deep-seated fears, but Country radio's heaviest streamers aren't abandoning AM/FM. In fact, it's just the opposite, per new analysis from nuVoodoo presented in a new CRS360 webinar expanding on research presented at CRS 2026.
(Charese Frugé) Heard across multiple Audacy Virginia markets, including 106.5 The Beat (WBTJ) in Richmond, Z104 (WVNZ) in Hampton Roads, and 95.7 R&B (WVKL) in Norfolk, Adjoa “Lili Chanel” Henderson has built a reputation as a dynamic on-air personality.
Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday, and Hispanic radio is more than a format. It is built on resilience, identity, and the stories of communities that have shaped this country. Early bird registration for Hispanic Radio Conference 2026 closes May 5. Reserve your spot today.
The debt restructuring plan Beasley Media Group announced in March is complete, with the company exchanging nearly all of its Second Lien Notes for new paper due 2027, which Beasley expects to clear the going concern opinion from auditors with its 2025 earnings.
After an EF-3 tornado tore through Ringle, WI, last Friday, Midwest Communications of Wausau rallied its listeners to raise $46,082.60 for disaster relief; the result of a community cookout held April 23 in the ACE Hardware parking lot in nearby Weston.
Leadership isn't a title. It's a decision made daily in the moments no one else sees. In April, Radio Ink turns its full attention to the leaders defining and defending the future of radio. From multicultural growth to the halls of Congress, here's what you'll find in our latest issue.
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation will honor actress Andie MacDowell with the Gracies Icon Award at the 51st Annual Gracie Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 19, with two-time Emmy-nominated Yvette Nicole Brown hosting the evening’s ceremony.
After 38 years in radio, Bill Lueth is stepping down as President of Classical California San Francisco at the end of June. Lueth has led KDFC in the Bay Area for nearly three decades and helped integrate Los Angeles' KUSC into a single broadcast and digital platform.
A rising voice in basketball media is heading to satellite radio. Kenny Beecham, founder of the media and lifestyle brand Enjoy Basketball, is joining SiriusXM's NBA Radio to host The Kenny Beecham Hour throughout the 2026 NBA postseason until the NBA Draft in June.
