With Congress back this week for a narrow window before its pre-election recess, NAB and AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act allies like the National Religious Broadcasters are making an urgent push for a House floor vote, warning the bipartisan bill's time is running out. [read more]
Every cluster has a flagship. And then there are the others. Not bad or forgotten stations. Just the ones that don't lead the sales pitch. Radio's Best Managers tell us how they keep smaller or lower-revenue stations in their cluster from feeling like an afterthought. [read more]
Forget "Always Be Closing." On NASBA's Broadcast Advocate podcast, Maine Association of Broadcasters President and CEO Tim Moore hosted Local Broadcast Sales President Gary Moore and Vice President Eric Moore to discuss the new mantras for radio sales success. [read more]
Investment funds based in the Cayman Islands, Jersey, Ireland, and Japan are seeking approval to hold post-bankruptcy shares in Spanish Broadcasting System, as the FCC opens a pleading cycle to allow SBS's foreign ownership to rise to majority stakes. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) Well, that was an interesting week... If you haven't read Mike McVay's recap, please do so. Dolly was one of those moments where you saw stations really step up and be relevant, in the moment, and a part of their audience's shared experience. [read more]
With radio's AI battle raging, Radio Ink enters the trenches to tell the stories of those on both sides of the 2020s' defining debate. Whether you're managing a PD, negotiating a contract, or debating a digital sidekick, the August issue is a playbook for staying in control. [read more]
MARC Media Group is moving fast on its Florida strategy. Three Space Coast stations are coming into the fold after striking a deal to buy the signals from Cumulus Media. MARC will operate the stations under a local marketing agreement until the sale receives FCC approval. [read more]
Benztown's Chachi Loves Everybody podcast dropped two new episodes this week, featuring Beasley Media Group Chief Business Officer Kevin LeGrett and Xperi Senior Vice President Joe D'Angelo in conversation with Dave "Chachi" Denes. [read more]
The Clay & Buck Show is not going anywhere, and neither is Clay Travis. iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks have renewed and expanded their long-term agreement with the talk host and OutKick Media founder, adding a new sports media partnership to the deal. [read more]
After exiting Nueva Network earlier this year, Jose Villafane is back in the audio space. Partnering with his wife, Cindy, the duo has launched Audio Treehouse, billed as a "Total-Market Audio Solutions Media Company," connecting brands with Hispanic audiences. [read more]
RBR+TVBR: Where Dollars Meet Sense The man who, since 2015, has been the Lieutenant Governor of the Lone Star State is selling his AM Talker serving Houston. What's the future for KSEV? The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has more. SubscribeHERE!
In recognition of September as National Suicide Prevention Month, Audacy's annual I'm Listening mental health broadcast returns for the tenth year across the company's radio stations and digital platforms with special programming from September 8 to 13. [read more]
The third time may be the charm for mornings on Audacy Houston's 100.3 The Bull (KILT). Lois "Double L" Lewis and Matt Wood debut The Morning Bull with Matt & Lois on September 17. The duo fill the spot left behind by Frito & Katy. [read more]
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