Amid growing expectations of broadcast ownership deregulation, two US House members introduced legislation that would establish an FCC shot clock of sorts that could accelerate deal-making if and when the agency moves to loosen radio's ownership caps. [read more]
Hispanic consumers are powering US population growth and commanding trillions in buying power, yet advertisers remain disproportionately absent. New research argues radio is perhaps the best-positioned medium to close that widening investment gap. [read more]
"Replacing a $2.2 million structural funding loss indefinitely through donations alone would not be realistic or responsible," is the message from Buffalo Toronto Public Media, as the public radio organization converts one of its frequencies to an advertising-eligible license. [read more]
Between revenue success, audience share, a slew of 2026 events, and federal interest, broadcast sports are enjoying a massive moment, and NAB Show is preparing to make the most of it by adding a fourth day to its Sports Summit, which will span the entire event. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) A truly great local radio salesperson is not only selling radio. They are selling momentum. Amongst algorithm-driven ad platforms, streaming audio, AI-generated content, and infinite digital noise. The exceptional seller understands something timeless: [read more]
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Problem/solution commercials work, IF they’re structured properly. They won’t work if the problem doesn’t seem real. The order in which we build our spot is important. Remember, you’re speaking to an over-communicated audience skeptical of all offers. [read more]
After its unanimous approval in February's Open Meeting, the FCC is seeking comment on a proposed national application cap and eligibility rules involving an upcoming filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator construction permits. [read more]
Xperi has added 52 US markets to its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal in the platform's second expansion since November, extending in-vehicle listener measurement to smaller and mid-sized markets, many of which have had limited access to listener measurement. [read more]
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is coming to New York City talk radio with the debut of Full Court Press on Red Apple Media’s 77WABC. The Sunday morning show joins a weekend lineup that recently added former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. [read more]
Los Angeles Rock radio icon Uncle Joe Benson died on Tuesday, February 24, following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. News of Benson’s passing was shared just after midnight Pacific Time on Friday via the Facebook page for Uncle Joe’s Garage. [read more]
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With many campus broadcasters facing tighter budgets, Telos Alliance is partnering with the College Radio Foundation to award an Omnia.11 FM_HD audio processor to a US college radio station through an online contest open to students, faculty, and staff. [read more]
As a court decision nears over Kari Lake’s authority to cut the majority of its broadcast staff, the US Agency for Global Media offered employees “another opportunity...to voluntarily transition out of federal service through the Deferred Resignation Program.” [read more]
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Amid growing expectations of broadcast ownership deregulation, two US House members introduced legislation that would establish an FCC shot clock of sorts that could accelerate deal-making if and when the agency moves to loosen radio's ownership caps.
Hispanic consumers are powering US population growth and commanding trillions in buying power, yet advertisers remain disproportionately absent. New research argues radio is perhaps the best-positioned medium to close that widening investment gap.
"Replacing a $2.2 million structural funding loss indefinitely through donations alone would not be realistic or responsible," is the message from Buffalo Toronto Public Media, as the public radio organization converts one of its frequencies to an advertising-eligible license.
Between revenue success, audience share, a slew of 2026 events, and federal interest, broadcast sports are enjoying a massive moment, and NAB Show is preparing to make the most of it by adding a fourth day to its Sports Summit, which will span the entire event.
(Loyd Ford) A truly great local radio salesperson is not only selling radio. They are selling momentum. Amongst algorithm-driven ad platforms, streaming audio, AI-generated content, and infinite digital noise. The exceptional seller understands something timeless:
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Problem/solution commercials work, IF they’re structured properly. They won’t work if the problem doesn’t seem real. The order in which we build our spot is important. Remember, you’re speaking to an over-communicated audience skeptical of all offers.
After its unanimous approval in February's Open Meeting, the FCC is seeking comment on a proposed national application cap and eligibility rules involving an upcoming filing window for new noncommercial educational reserved band FM translator construction permits.
Xperi has added 52 US markets to its DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal in the platform's second expansion since November, extending in-vehicle listener measurement to smaller and mid-sized markets, many of which have had limited access to listener measurement.
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is coming to New York City talk radio with the debut of Full Court Press on Red Apple Media’s 77WABC. The Sunday morning show joins a weekend lineup that recently added former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Los Angeles Rock radio icon Uncle Joe Benson died on Tuesday, February 24, following a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. News of Benson’s passing was shared just after midnight Pacific Time on Friday via the Facebook page for Uncle Joe’s Garage. 
With many campus broadcasters facing tighter budgets, Telos Alliance is partnering with the College Radio Foundation to award an Omnia.11 FM_HD audio processor to a US college radio station through an online contest open to students, faculty, and staff.
As a court decision nears over Kari Lake’s authority to cut the majority of its broadcast staff, the US Agency for Global Media offered employees “another opportunity...to voluntarily transition out of federal service through the Deferred Resignation Program.”
