In light of the FCC's Kimmel controversy, Chairman Brendan Carr used his monthly press conference following September’s Open Meeting to momentarily float the idea of an auction system that would let broadcasters pay to shed their public interest obligations. [read more]
As expected, the FCC has officially opened a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to advance its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review of broadcast ownership rules, with a focus on how radio operators structure local ownership against Big Tech competitors. [read more]
With the FCC signaling that broadcast ownership caps may finally be on the table for change in the 2022 Quadrennial Review, Radio Ink talked with Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw about why he believes ownership reform is critical for the industry’s future. [read more]
Urban One has released a major new research project quantifying how deeply Black culture shapes US society and consumer behavior, and what that means for advertisers, broadcasters, and media companies looking to connect with audiences. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) In 1989, Beasley Broadcasting was courting me and had offered me a job at Kiss 102 in Charlotte. Their selling points? Charlotte was preferable to Minnesota in January. That proved to be correct. And that Jerry Clifton was their consultant. [read more]
(Chris Stonick) When you’ve been around as long as I have in the industry, you start looking around. The voices that used to bounce ideas off the walls have gone quiet. And you ask, “Hey, where did all my friends go?” Sadly, some have passed on… [read more]
The Country Radio Hall of Fame is accepting its last round of nominations for its Class of 2026 through October 31. Submissions are accepted in two categories: Radio, for those in programming, management, sales, and related roles, and On-Air Personality. [read more]
Former SiriusXM executive Chris Long is joining iHeartMedia as the broadcaster's Dallas Region President. Long most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer for radio syndicator Gemini XIII, and will now report to iHeart Texas Region Division President Eddie Martiny. [read more]
Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Kevin Rich has left his role as Vice President of Operations, a position he had held since April 2022. Rich’s responsibilities included oversight of daily operations across Beasley’s radio, digital, and live event portfolio. [read more]
Nueva Network has formed an alliance with Brilla Media, combining Nueva’s multi-platform audio network with Brilla’s digital storytelling assets, as the Hispanic-focused broadcast group plans to open a Miami office to expand service in the Southeast. [read more]
Colorado Public Radio announced it will provide its flagship daily program Colorado Matters to KRZA in Alamosa at no cost. The move supports small stations hit hard by the loss of federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting [read more]
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A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt layoffs at Voice of America, freezing the planned elimination of 532 full-time staff positions at the US Agency for Global Media. The cuts would have represented most of the agency’s remaining employees. [read more]
Spotify is reshaping its leadership. Founder Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO to become Executive Chairman in 2026, handing day-to-day control to two longtime lieutenants who’ve already been steering the company’s direction behind the scenes. [read more]
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In light of the FCC's Kimmel controversy, Chairman Brendan Carr used his monthly press conference following September’s Open Meeting to momentarily float the idea of an auction system that would let broadcasters pay to shed their public interest obligations.
As expected, the FCC has officially opened a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to advance its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review of broadcast ownership rules, with a focus on how radio operators structure local ownership against Big Tech competitors.
With the FCC signaling that broadcast ownership caps may finally be on the table for change in the 2022 Quadrennial Review, Radio Ink talked with Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw about why he believes ownership reform is critical for the industry’s future.
Urban One has released a major new research project quantifying how deeply Black culture shapes US society and consumer behavior, and what that means for advertisers, broadcasters, and media companies looking to connect with audiences.
(Paige Nienaber) In 1989, Beasley Broadcasting was courting me and had offered me a job at Kiss 102 in Charlotte. Their selling points? Charlotte was preferable to Minnesota in January. That proved to be correct. And that Jerry Clifton was their consultant.
(Chris Stonick) When you’ve been around as long as I have in the industry, you start looking around. The voices that used to bounce ideas off the walls have gone quiet. And you ask, “Hey, where did all my friends go?” Sadly, some have passed on…
The Country Radio Hall of Fame is accepting its last round of nominations for its Class of 2026 through October 31. Submissions are accepted in two categories: Radio, for those in programming, management, sales, and related roles, and On-Air Personality.
Former SiriusXM executive Chris Long is joining iHeartMedia as the broadcaster's Dallas Region President. Long most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer for radio syndicator Gemini XIII, and will now report to iHeart Texas Region Division President Eddie Martiny.
Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Kevin Rich has left his role as Vice President of Operations, a position he had held since April 2022. Rich’s responsibilities included oversight of daily operations across Beasley’s radio, digital, and live event portfolio.
Nueva Network has formed an alliance with Brilla Media, combining Nueva’s multi-platform audio network with Brilla’s digital storytelling assets, as the Hispanic-focused broadcast group plans to open a Miami office to expand service in the Southeast.
Colorado Public Radio announced it will provide its flagship daily program Colorado Matters to KRZA in Alamosa at no cost. The move supports small stations hit hard by the loss of federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt layoffs at Voice of America, freezing the planned elimination of 532 full-time staff positions at the US Agency for Global Media. The cuts would have represented most of the agency’s remaining employees.
Spotify is reshaping its leadership. Founder Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO to become Executive Chairman in 2026, handing day-to-day control to two longtime lieutenants who’ve already been steering the company’s direction behind the scenes.
