Deregulation, broadcast ownership limits, and public interest authority defined a contentious US House Energy & Commerce Committee oversight hearing on the FCC, with lawmakers sharply divided over how radio should be regulated as it competes with digital platforms. [read more]
Even while media options multiply, radio remains one of the most influential and far-reaching platforms among Black Americans. For many communities of color, radio serves as a credible source woven into daily routines at home, work, and on the road. So what's the secret? [read more]
As of December 31, the FCC listed 15,686 licensed AM and FM stations, up 201 from a year earlier, a 1.3% increase, but the gains continue to hide a tale of two realities between ongoing commercial decline and noncommercial growth. [read more]
Salem Media Group has elevated Carolyn Cassidy to the company’s Senior Leadership Team, with a promotion to Vice President & Regional General Manager. Cassidy will continue to oversee four Salem markets while contributing to strategic broadcast initiatives. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) LaTesa Lins discovered the power of radio during her junior year of college at Middle Tennessee State University, where she first stepped behind the mic at WMTS 88.3. What began as a volunteer opportunity quickly became a calling. [read more]
Punxsutawney Phil has been making predictions since 1887, and his accuracy rate hovers around 40%. Let's be honest: you can do better. Before America's original forecaster climbs out of his burrow, make your own forecast - one that actually pays off - at the best price. [read more]
After a decade with the company, HEH Communications has promoted Bryan Reeder to General Manager of its Southeast Texas radio stations. Reeder joined HEH Communications in 2015 as Operations Manager for stations serving Huntsville, Willis, and Conroe, TX. [read more]
Triton Digital has renewed its partnership with Salem Media Group. The new agreement deepens Salem’s use of Triton’s Streaming and Podcast Services through Omny Studio, while adding new analytics tools to support Salem’s growing digital portfolio. [read more]
As public radio navigates its way through the loss of federal funding, Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM), Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), and Rhinelander's WXPR have formed a new statewide partnership to expand public service journalism across Wisconsin. [read more]
For the first time in its history, Chicago's 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will be getting its own FM signal as Audacy sets up 104.3 The Score. The launch extends the reach of The Score’s flagship content, including Chicago Cubs and Bulls broadcasts, starting February 2. [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has added a grace period in the call for entries for the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, honoring women who are redefining storytelling across radio, television, streaming, and digital media. [read more]
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Swiss-based software platform Audiospace has inked a major Stateside partnership with Connoisseur Media to power 240 digital radio platforms following the broadcaster’s 2025 acquisition of Alpha Media, including new station websites and mobile apps. [read more]
Anaheim Broadcasting's KOLA 99.9 has promoted its own Freddy Rivera to Afternoon Drive. Starting January 19, Rivera fills the seat vacated in December by San Bernardino and Inland Empire radio fixture Vic Slick, who retired after a two-decade run. [read more]
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Deregulation, broadcast ownership limits, and public interest authority defined a contentious US House Energy & Commerce Committee oversight hearing on the FCC, with lawmakers sharply divided over how radio should be regulated as it competes with digital platforms.
Even while media options multiply, radio remains one of the most influential and far-reaching platforms among Black Americans. For many communities of color, radio serves as a credible source woven into daily routines at home, work, and on the road. So what's the secret?
As of December 31, the FCC listed 15,686 licensed AM and FM stations, up 201 from a year earlier, a 1.3% increase, but the gains continue to hide a tale of two realities between ongoing commercial decline and noncommercial growth. 
Salem Media Group has elevated Carolyn Cassidy to the company’s Senior Leadership Team, with a promotion to Vice President & Regional General Manager. Cassidy will continue to oversee four Salem markets while contributing to strategic broadcast initiatives.
(Charese Frugé) LaTesa Lins discovered the power of radio during her junior year of college at Middle Tennessee State University, where she first stepped behind the mic at WMTS 88.3. What began as a volunteer opportunity quickly became a calling.
Punxsutawney Phil has been making predictions since 1887, and his accuracy rate hovers around 40%. Let's be honest: you can do better. Before America's original forecaster climbs out of his burrow, make your own forecast - one that actually pays off - at the best price.
After a decade with the company, HEH Communications has promoted Bryan Reeder to General Manager of its Southeast Texas radio stations. Reeder joined HEH Communications in 2015 as Operations Manager for stations serving Huntsville, Willis, and Conroe, TX.
Triton Digital has renewed its partnership with Salem Media Group. The new agreement deepens Salem’s use of Triton’s Streaming and Podcast Services through Omny Studio, while adding new analytics tools to support Salem’s growing digital portfolio.
As public radio navigates its way through the loss of federal funding, Milwaukee’s NPR (WUWM), Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), and Rhinelander's WXPR have formed a new statewide partnership to expand public service journalism across Wisconsin.
For the first time in its history, Chicago's 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will be getting its own FM signal as Audacy sets up 104.3 The Score. The launch extends the reach of The Score’s flagship content, including Chicago Cubs and Bulls broadcasts, starting February 2.
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has added a grace period in the call for entries for the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, honoring women who are redefining storytelling across radio, television, streaming, and digital media.
Swiss-based software platform Audiospace has inked a major Stateside partnership with Connoisseur Media to power 240 digital radio platforms following the broadcaster’s 2025 acquisition of Alpha Media, including new station websites and mobile apps.
Anaheim Broadcasting's KOLA 99.9 has promoted its own Freddy Rivera to Afternoon Drive. Starting January 19, Rivera fills the seat vacated in December by San Bernardino and Inland Empire radio fixture Vic Slick, who retired after a two-decade run.
