Christian radio's challenge isn't distribution. It's retention. That was NRB Vice President of Public Policy Nic Anderson's central argument during a joint webinar with Pew Research Center Director of Data Labs Aaron Smith, which had lessons for all of radio throughout. [read more]
Two legal challenges filed Tuesday in Houston's federal bankruptcy court are threatening Cumulus Media's prepackaged Chapter 11, with SoundExchange and a US Trustee each raising distinct objections that could force the broadcaster to revise its reorganization plan. [read more]
Hot 97's Mornings with Mero is going national. MediaCo syndication arm Sigma Audio Networks has reached a deal to distribute the NYC morning show beyond its flagship home, alongside an expansion agreement with Spanish-language personality Don Cheto. [read more]
Inner Banks Media listeners across eastern North Carolina have shown up for the children at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital yet again, wrapping IBX's annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon with the strongest result in the event's recent history. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) When I got to Kiss 102 in Charlotte, one of the first things I did was to change my job title. I wasn’t the Promotions Director, I was the Director Of Fun ‘n' Games. It just seemed more all-encompassing and also kind of a litmus test for what I wanted to achieve. [read more]
(Josh Brown) Account Executives are trained to think in maps. While signal strength, counties covered, and metro rankings make sense from a programming standpoint, from a sales standpoint, especially in automotive, those lines blur quickly. Car buyers shop by deal, not by station. [read more]
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources. [read more]
A small-market Wisconsin station pulled a big haul for its community. Magnum Media's WRDB-AM in Reedsburg marked its 75th annual Radio Auction with a record-breaking $77,762 raised for more than 30 local nonprofits over the two-day, on-air event. [read more]
The NAB has a new voice leading its communications efforts. Carrie Healey has been named VP of Communications and will serve as the organization's primary spokesperson and media relations strategist on policy priorities before Congress and the FCC. [read more]
An Alliance for Women in Media Foundation program aimed at putting more women in creative leadership is back for another round. In partnership with Hallmark Media, the organization has reopened applications for the second Make Her Mark Student Scholarship. [read more]
A programmer who has been leading Cumulus News/Talk operations on the West Coast is heading to the nation's capital. Luis Segura has been appointed Operations Manager for NewsTalk 105.9 WMAL in Washington, DC, effective May 4th. [read more]
With RBR+TVBR, You'll Know What's The Deal One of two FCC cybersecurity workshops placed on the calendar for mid-May is specifically designed to educate radio and television station owners. All of the details are in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail. Stay fully informed by signing up for this no-cost newsletterHERE!
Fans of the WNBA's Portland Fire and NWSL's Portland Thorns can follow season coverage on the radio for the first time, per an Audacy and RAJ Sports partnership. 910 ESPN Portland will serve as the Fire's flagship with select simulcasts on 105.1 The Fan. [read more]
Woodward Communication’s WHBY-AM in Green Bay/Appleton has capped its year-long centennial celebration with a modern rebrand. The aesthetic update will roll out across WHBY’s broadcast platforms and include web, social, and mobile improvements. [read more]
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Christian radio's challenge isn't distribution. It's retention. That was NRB Vice President of Public Policy Nic Anderson's central argument during a joint webinar with Pew Research Center Director of Data Labs Aaron Smith, which had lessons for all of radio throughout.
Two legal challenges filed Tuesday in Houston's federal bankruptcy court are threatening Cumulus Media's prepackaged Chapter 11, with SoundExchange and a US Trustee each raising distinct objections that could force the broadcaster to revise its reorganization plan.
Hot 97's Mornings with Mero is going national. MediaCo syndication arm Sigma Audio Networks has reached a deal to distribute the NYC morning show beyond its flagship home, alongside an expansion agreement with Spanish-language personality Don Cheto.
Inner Banks Media listeners across eastern North Carolina have shown up for the children at James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital yet again, wrapping IBX's annual Children's Miracle Network Radiothon with the strongest result in the event's recent history.
(Paige Nienaber) When I got to Kiss 102 in Charlotte, one of the first things I did was to change my job title. I wasn’t the Promotions Director, I was the Director Of Fun ‘n' Games. It just seemed more all-encompassing and also kind of a litmus test for what I wanted to achieve.
(Josh Brown) Account Executives are trained to think in maps. While signal strength, counties covered, and metro rankings make sense from a programming standpoint, from a sales standpoint, especially in automotive, those lines blur quickly. Car buyers shop by deal, not by station.
(Sponsored) As staffing challenges grow and workflows become more complex, broadcasters are choosing new traffic management models that ensure continuity, maintain accuracy, and support revenue operations without requiring additional internal resources.
A small-market Wisconsin station pulled a big haul for its community. Magnum Media's WRDB-AM in Reedsburg marked its 75th annual Radio Auction with a record-breaking $77,762 raised for more than 30 local nonprofits over the two-day, on-air event.
The NAB has a new voice leading its communications efforts. Carrie Healey has been named VP of Communications and will serve as the organization's primary spokesperson and media relations strategist on policy priorities before Congress and the FCC.
An Alliance for Women in Media Foundation program aimed at putting more women in creative leadership is back for another round. In partnership with Hallmark Media, the organization has reopened applications for the second Make Her Mark Student Scholarship.
A programmer who has been leading Cumulus News/Talk operations on the West Coast is heading to the nation's capital. Luis Segura has been appointed Operations Manager for NewsTalk 105.9 WMAL in Washington, DC, effective May 4th.
Fans of the WNBA's Portland Fire and NWSL's Portland Thorns can follow season coverage on the radio for the first time, per an Audacy and RAJ Sports partnership. 910 ESPN Portland will serve as the Fire's flagship with select simulcasts on 105.1 The Fan.
Woodward Communication’s WHBY-AM in Green Bay/Appleton has capped its year-long centennial celebration with a modern rebrand. The aesthetic update will roll out across WHBY’s broadcast platforms and include web, social, and mobile improvements. 
