Urban One has disclosed another letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market sent August 16, notifying the company of its non-compliance with market rules relating to its Quarterly Reports ending March 31, 2023 and June 30, 2023. [read more]
Radio Ink has extended the nomination deadline for our annual "Best Managers in Radio" list, giving you a few more days to recognize the outstanding managers who guide stations to success. The new deadline is now this Wednesday, August 23, at 5p ET. [read more]
The Federal Communications Commission has set a deadline for comment submissions on the Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to increase digital radio's over-the-air reach. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on August 22. [read more]
In its increasing outreach to radio's young talent, the Broadcasters Foundation of America is hosting a unique golf networking event aimed at providing young professionals with unprecedented access to top-level broadcast industry managers and executives. [read more]
Just ahead of the upcoming NFL and college football seasons, North Carolina is getting its first dedicated sports betting talk radio station in the state by way of Dick Broadcasting. [read more]
Cumulus Media has re-launched's Tucson's oldest radio station, KTUC-AM, as Freedom 1400, shifting from an Adult Standards format to Conservative Talk. This transformation took place on August 21, at midnight, and was followed by the unveiling of Freedom 1400's new website. [read more]
After returning to its original AM frequency and call sign, KDZA is fully celebrating its return to Pueblo, CO as a classic hits station. KDZA, first licensed in 1948, held a ribbon-cutting event at its new home at Pueblo Community College. [read more]
Crawford Broadcasting is set to experiment with all-digital AM Radio on WYDE in Birmingham, AL. Starting September 1, WYDE will switch to the MA3 mode, limiting reception to only listeners with HD Radio receivers. [read more]
The radio advertising landscape took a notable downturn for the week of August 14 through 20, 2023, as the top five national advertisers recorded the worst week of spot plays for the year to date, even as the Labor Day holiday weekend rapidly approaches. [read more]
The drama continues between Cumulus Dallas' sports/talk The Ticket and former hosts Dan McDowell and Jake Kemp. A US District Court has ordered the duo to stop posting new episodes of their Patreon-based podcast amid claims of violated noncompetes. [read more]
Audacy Chicago's B96 (WBBM) is having an AM split as Morning Mess co-host "Joey Boy" Rodriguez returns to Phoenix. Rodriguez cited depression and homesickness as the reasons for his decision to return to Phoenix, where he will once again broadcast on Audacy's Live 101.5 (KALV). [read more]
The Kansas Association of Broadcasters has announced its Class of 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. The prestigious honor will be bestowed upon four renowned figures at a special dinner on October 22. [read more]
Fall is on the horizon, and it’s time to shift into a new season! Radio Ink’s August 2023 issue is packed with news, training, and perspectives to help you and your team meet and exceed your sales goals! [read more]
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iHeartMedia Milwaukee's afternoon drive host Reggie Brown of V100.7 (WKKV), is joining the "DJs Against Overdose" campaign to combat the alarming increase in overdose deaths within the Black community by increasing education about drugs and naloxone. [read more]
UTSA Athletics and Playfly Sports have announced a new broadcast radio partnership with iHeartMedia San Antonio, expanding the reach of the UTSA Sports Media Network. Starting this season, UTSA football and basketball will be broadcast on Ticket 760 or The Bull 93.3. [read more]
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As YouTube's popularity as a podcast platform grows, Triton Digital has announced video podcast data integration with the streaming platform. This collaboration will enable Triton Digital to incorporate YouTube views of podcast episodes into Triton Podcast Metrics. [read more]
BBC Sounds is exploring the stories of individuals who have amassed extraordinary wealth in a new podcast, Good Bad Billionaire, following the journeys of the world's most famous - and infamous - billionaires in a three-chapter format. [read more]
Evergreen Podcasts has acquired a controlling interest in Sound Talent Media's portfolio of original music podcasts. This significant investment adds to Evergreen's growing music channel while building on both brands' partnership. [read more]
Political history podcast Blowback announced its impending fourth season, set to premiere on August 25. The season will delve into the war in Afghanistan, offering fresh insights and shedding light on its complex dynamics. [read more]
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