As the Senate Commerce Committee convened to examine the intersection of media consolidation and freedom of speech, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell had one lingering and unanswered question: "Where is Brendan Carr?" [read more]
As the FCC's quadrennial review signals potential changes to local radio ownership caps, the industry stands at a crossroads. Will deregulation spark a wave of dealmaking, or will financial headwinds and market realities temper expectations? [read more]
Per Nielsen, Cumulus Media's antitrust lawsuit is meritless - just a price fight dressed up as litigation. In a court filing made October 27, the ratings giant insists Cumulus “'can easily avoid' irreparable harm by 'accepting [any] offer [Nielsen] has made.'” [read more]
Cumulus Media has named Armen Williams Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming. Williams will lead the development and production of the network’s new around-the-clock sports content, officially joining the team on November 3. [read more]
(Charese Frugé) Deanna Podstawa’s life changed in 2018 when she answered a blind audition on Facebook for KLCA in Reno. What she thought would be a fun one-off guest host opportunity became a thriving career. [read more]
(Kathleen Miller Fink) In political planning, the assumption of “universal coverage” is the new blind spot. Step into farm country, down a gravel road, or through the hills where broadband still buffers, and you’ll hear the truth humming through the radio dial. [read more]
Philadelphia radio has lost one of its most enduring local voices. WMMR midday host Pierre Robert was found dead at his home on Wednesday. Robert joined WMMR in 1981 and became synonymous with the city’s rock identity for more than four decades. [read more]
Your broadcast competitors would prefer you not show up to Forecast 2026. They don’t want you to be in the room that plots the future of radio and television. They especially don't want you to be there at the best price - which ends this Friday at 11:50p ET. [read more]
iHeartMedia will again serve as NBCUniversal's exclusive audio partner for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, to be held February 6–22, 2026. iHeart will deliver 24/7 play-by-play audio channels featuring NBCUniversal’s full linear coverage of the Games. [read more]
The National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Awards are returning to Washington, DC, as the ceremony prepares to commemorate its 40th anniversary. The Crystals honor radio stations for outstanding community service efforts over the past year. [read more]
One Putt Broadcasting has announced the return of Ryan “Rash” Oldfield to New Rock 104.1 (KFRR) in Fresno, bringing him back to the frequency that built his radio career. For nearly two decades, Oldfield hosted Road Show on what was then Alt Rock 104.1. [read more]
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Sports betting network VSiN is expanding its national footprint with new and expanded radio partnerships with iHeartMedia in Cleveland and Cumulus Media in Charleston, adding to a recent deal in Missouri with Mid-West Family Broadcasting. [read more]
Skyview Networks will be starting the new year with a new network audio sales partnership with Veritone. Through the agreement, Veritone will work with Skyview’s sales leadership team to enhance its AI-powered VeriAds network starting January 1. [read more]
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As the Senate Commerce Committee convened to examine the intersection of media consolidation and freedom of speech, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell had one lingering and unanswered question: "Where is Brendan Carr?"
As the FCC's quadrennial review signals potential changes to local radio ownership caps, the industry stands at a crossroads. Will deregulation spark a wave of dealmaking, or will financial headwinds and market realities temper expectations?
Per Nielsen, Cumulus Media's antitrust lawsuit is meritless - just a price fight dressed up as litigation. In a court filing made October 27, the ratings giant insists Cumulus “'can easily avoid' irreparable harm by 'accepting [any] offer [Nielsen] has made.'”
Cumulus Media has named Armen Williams Executive Director of Westwood One Sports 24/7 Programming. Williams will lead the development and production of the network’s new around-the-clock sports content, officially joining the team on November 3.
(Charese Frugé) Deanna Podstawa’s life changed in 2018 when she answered a blind audition on Facebook for KLCA in Reno. What she thought would be a fun one-off guest host opportunity became a thriving career.
(Kathleen Miller Fink) In political planning, the assumption of “universal coverage” is the new blind spot. Step into farm country, down a gravel road, or through the hills where broadband still buffers, and you’ll hear the truth humming through the radio dial.
Philadelphia radio has lost one of its most enduring local voices. WMMR midday host Pierre Robert was found dead at his home on Wednesday. Robert joined WMMR in 1981 and became synonymous with the city’s rock identity for more than four decades.
Your broadcast competitors would prefer you not show up to Forecast 2026. They don’t want you to be in the room that plots the future of radio and television. They especially don't want you to be there at the best price - which ends this Friday at 11:50p ET.
iHeartMedia will again serve as NBCUniversal's exclusive audio partner for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, to be held February 6–22, 2026. iHeart will deliver 24/7 play-by-play audio channels featuring NBCUniversal’s full linear coverage of the Games.
The National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Awards are returning to Washington, DC, as the ceremony prepares to commemorate its 40th anniversary. The Crystals honor radio stations for outstanding community service efforts over the past year.
One Putt Broadcasting has announced the return of Ryan “Rash” Oldfield to New Rock 104.1 (KFRR) in Fresno, bringing him back to the frequency that built his radio career. For nearly two decades, Oldfield hosted Road Show on what was then Alt Rock 104.1.
Sports betting network VSiN is expanding its national footprint with new and expanded radio partnerships with iHeartMedia in Cleveland and Cumulus Media in Charleston, adding to a recent deal in Missouri with Mid-West Family Broadcasting.
Skyview Networks will be starting the new year with a new network audio sales partnership with Veritone. Through the agreement, Veritone will work with Skyview’s sales leadership team to enhance its AI-powered VeriAds network starting January 1.
